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A Fresh Map of Mars, From a Spacecraft Called Hope

New York Times Scientists assembled 3,000 images from an Emirati orbiter to create the prettiest atlas yet of the red planet. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/science/astronomy-mars-atlas.html

Virginia’s Youngkin Pauses on Possible 2024 Campaign

New York Times Glenn Youngkin was seen as a promising candidate after he was elected governor of Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. But he appears to be putting national aspirations on hold. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/us/politics/glenn-youngkin-2024-presidential-run.html

With as few as seven weeks left, GOP races to ready debt ceiling bill

Washington Post With as few as seven weeks left, GOP races to ready debt ceiling bill https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/15/with-few-seven-weeks-left-gop-races-ready-debt-ceiling-bill/

Sudanese army blocks approaches to presidential palace in Khartoum – TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The building was surrounded by armored vehicles of the Sudanese army, Sky News Arabia reported https://tass.com/world/1604783

Russian forces eliminate Ukrainian mortar, artillery gun in Kherson Region

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The representative of the emergency services of the region said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired on five settlements on the left bank of the region https://tass.com/defense/1604781

Blinken Tries to Draw Vietnam Closer, With an Eye on China

Wall Street Journal Washington is seeking to establish closer relations with Vietnam, which has historic ties with both China and Russia. https://www.wsj.com/articles/antony-blinken-tries-to-draw-vietnam-closer-with-an-eye-on-china-c3788adb

At least 42 people reported killed by rebels in Congo’s east

Washington Post A civil society organization in eastern Congo says a rebel group in Ituri province killed at least 42 people https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/eastern-congo-militia-civilians-killed/cbab59f6-db68-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Group on creating special tribunal for crime of Russian aggression now includes 34 countries

Pravda Ukraine The number of member countries of the group working on creating a special tribunal for the Russian crime of aggression has increased to 34. Source: Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7398002/

As a Tiny Island Is Militarized, India Worries About China’s Growing Footprint

Wall Street Journal Satellite images show a gradual buildup of infrastructure on a Myanmar island well located for surveillance of Indian naval ship movements, satellite launches and missile tests. https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-a-tiny-island-is-militarized-india-worries-about-chinas-growing-footprint-7e2c7f0e

Russian delegation arrives for Holy Fire Ceremony in Jerusalem

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Channel One, Rossiya-1 and NTV channels will broadcast live from the temple in Jerusalem https://tass.com/society/1604779