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Israel’s Karaites celebrate Passover amid interest in alternative Judaism

Jerusalem Post The ancient Jewish movement rejects rabbinic authority, relying instead on Hebrew Bible for religious law. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738847

Lebanon still proxy battleground, 50 years after Israel raid

Washington Post It was a cold night 50 years ago when an Israeli commando team led by a man disguised as a woman infiltrated a posh Beirut neighborhood and shot and killed three top officials from the Palestine Liberation Organization in their apartments https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/lebanon-israel-plo-beirut-ehud-barak/0e00166c-d767-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Internet access must be recognized as a human right – expert

Jerusalem Post The paper’s argument is that internet access has become so necessary in our society that it is essential on a socio-economic level, and those without access suffer greatly. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-738845

Despite Iranian attack killing American abroad, Biden pursues nuclear deal with ayatollah’s regime

Fox News The Iranian regime’s recent drone attack on an American base in Syria, which resulted in the murder of a U.S. contractor, has not deterred the Biden administration from pursuing the controversial nuclear pact with Tehran that would dramatically enrich the coffers of the Islamic Republic. The White House remains wedded to the Joint Comprehensive…

China rights activists jailed for subverting state power

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi sentenced to 14 and 12 years, respectively after vocally pushing for greater democratic rights in China. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3216519/china-rights-activists-jailed-subverting-state-power?utm_source=rss_feed

Global Impact: ChatGPT spurs an AI arms race, with China slow out of the blocks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how ChatGPT burst onto the scene last year and asks what it means for China. https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3216505/global-impact-chatgpt-spurs-ai-arms-race-china-slow-out-blocks?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan shares close up 0.25%

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Taiwan shares closed up 39.67 points, or 0.25 percent, at 15,876.17 Monday on turnover of NT$179.07 billion (US$5.88 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100007

DeSantis 2024? Florida governor to make first public appearance in South Carolina

Fox News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a speaking event in South Carolina this week, making his first public appearance in the state ahead of a potential 2024 presidential bid. South Carolina is a key state in the presidential primary cycle as it is the third state to hold a primary or caucus contest…

Ukraine live briefing: Counteroffensive preparations underway in Ukraine; pope calls for peace

Washington Post Leaked U.S. intelligence documents indicate a shortfall of Western-supplied weaponry, raising concerns about Ukraine’s ability to lead a counteroffensive. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Hong Kong police arrest man in karate uniform who allegedly chased domestic helper with knife

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to police, man reportedly suffers from mental health problems and does not know helper. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216530/hong-kong-police-hunting-man-karate-gear-knife-who-reportedly-chased-domestic-helper?utm_source=rss_feed