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Prigozhin, Russia’s Wagner Leader, Says Ukraine Continues to Fight in Bakhmut

New York Times Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the mercenary group, also said that Russia would need better organization and more ammunition to push beyond the besieged city. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/asia/russia-prigozhin-wagner-ukraine-bakhmut.html

Department of Defense Celebrates Advancements in Microelectronics Packaging Capabilities

Defense.gov The U.S. Department of Defense today celebrated a milestone achievement for the State-of-the-Art Heterogeneous Integrated Packaging Program with the delivery of the first SHIP prototype devices. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3355049/department-of-defense-celebrates-advancements-in-microelectronics-packaging-cap/

IDF soldier injured in West Bank shooting as riots erupt across Israel

Jerusalem Post Among the cities where riots broke out were Jerusalem, Umm el-Fahm and Sakhnin. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738639

Leaders Say TikTok Is Potential Cybersecurity Risk to U.S.

Defense.gov The Chinese social media company TikTok is a potential threat to the United States, John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy and principal cyber advisor to the secretary of defense, said during testimony on Capitol Hill. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3354874/leaders-say-tiktok-is-potential-cybersecurity-risk-to-us/

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Defense Department’s Afghanistan After Action Review

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on the Defense Department’s Afghanistan after action review. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3354951/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-defense-departments/

Are Iran, Hezbollah risking direct confrontation with Israel? – analysis

Jerusalem Post While neither may be directly responsible for the rocket attacks, Hezbollah controls southern Lebanon and attacks from there are linked to the wider threat in the North. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738631

Ending Russia’s war against Ukraine: Scenarios from Israel’s experiences – opinion

Jerusalem Post Is it not possible that, like in Lebanon, an accommodation that is unacceptable today will become feasible tomorrow? https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-738625

India should wean itself off Russian influence and claim its rightful place in US camp

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amid rising global tensions, India should abandon its stance of perceived neutrality and formally acknowledge its foreign policy tilt towards the US. But first, India and the US must address the kinks in their…

‘Pointless’ to Pressure Russia Over Jailed U.S. Reporter – Moscow

Moscow Times U.S. President Biden has called for Evan Gershkovich’s release, with the White House calling the charges against him “ridiculous.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/pointless-to-pressure-russia-over-jailed-us-reporter-moscow-a80745

You Don’t Need a Banking Crisis for a Financial Meltdown

Wall Street Journal Post-2008 regulations may save us from a bank panic. The danger is every other financial institution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-dont-need-a-banking-crisis-for-a-financial-meltdown-regulation-credit-suisse-svb-venture-capital-hedge-funds-nonbanks-54485d5c