• 03/23/2025

Zelensky says meeting with Russia no major problem for Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Zelensky was quick to add that Ukrainian officials would “derive no pleasure” from meeting with Russian representatives https://tass.com/world/1931259

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More details on military trial system overhaul expected in April: Cabinet

Taipei, March 20 (CNA) The Executive Yuan planned to discuss further details about reinstating the military trial system next month, amid an increase of espionage cases involving active-duty servicemen, Cabinet spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503200017

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Trump’s approach of cooperation with Russia begins to bear fruit — expert in US

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The overall success of this negotiation track will depend on the ability of all the sides, including Ukraine, to settle on a viable, realistic roadmap to a lasting peace settlement,” the analyst said https://tass.com/world/1931253

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Ukrainian defence minister discusses drones and air defence with Luxembourg counterpart

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has spoken with his Luxembourg counterpart, Yuriko Backes, about cooperation within the drone coalition and in the field of air defence. Source: Umierov on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda Details: Umierov said that he met with the Luxembourg defence minister in Kyiv, where they discussed the prospects…

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Japanese PM Ishiba condemns Assassin’s Creed video game over cultural disrespect of shrine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan’s PM criticised Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for cultural disrespect, sparking debate on historical accuracy and the game’s portrayal of shrines. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3303172/japanese-pm-ishiba-condemns-assassins-creed-video-game-over-cultural-disrespect-shrine?utm_source=rss_feed

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Indonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past

New York Times Legislators revised a law to allocate more civilian posts for military officers, a move that harked back to the era of the dictator Suharto. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/world/asia/indonesia-military-law.html

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Huge Blast Rocks Engels Airbase as Ukraine Launches Major Drone Assault

Moscow Times Russia’s Engels-2 airfield, located about 500 kilometers east of Ukraine, houses Tu-95 and Tu-160 nuclear-capable strategic bombers. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/20/huge-blast-rocks-engels-airbase-as-ukraine-launches-major-drone-assault-a88423

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In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor

New York Times The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/world/middleeast/syria-assad-regime-wanted-people.html

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In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor

New York Times The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/world/middleeast/in-syria-being-wanted-went-from-something-to-fear-to-a-badge-of-honor.html

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