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Taiwan headline news

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304080004

U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa

New York Times The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/africa/south-africa-gupta-brothers-corruption-uae-dubai.html

Baptist Minister in Myanmar Gets 6 Years in Prison for Opposing Junta

New York Times The minister met with President Donald J. Trump in 2019 to highlight the abuses of Myanmar’s military, which later seized power in a coup. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/baptist-minister-myanmar-prison-coup.html

Macron Wraps Up China Visit, but Little Progress Seen on War

New York Times Russia’s war in Ukraine figured little in statements after meetings between President Emmanuel Macron of France and China’s leader, Xi Jinping. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/macron-xi-jinping-china-france.html

‘Ridiculous’ narrow passage sparks debate on how much space dogs should have to play in Hong Kong parks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Frustration expressed over ‘absolutely ridiculous’ narrow passageway for dogs at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Centenary Garden, with pets cut off from rest of 4.5 hectare park. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216389/narrow-200m-pet-access-city-park-unleashes-debate-space-dogs-hong-kong-animal-lovers-urge?utm_source=rss_feed

In military drills with Cambodia, China aims to counter shift towards US, say analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Golden Dragon 2023 includes military drills with joint naval exercise in Cambodian waters for first time and soft cultural skills: Chinese defence ministry. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216329/military-drills-cambodia-china-aims-counter-shift-towards-us-say-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

University of Oklahoma campus deemed safe after ‘active shooter’ report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738710

Two Palestinians shot after shooting at IDF post in West Bank

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738708

‘Be prepared to debate’: Singapore’s influential minister K. Shanmugam on the drug war and handling alternative views

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the second part of a wide-ranging exclusive interview with This Week in Asia, Singapore’s minister for home affairs and law talks Greater Bay Area opportunities, the death penalty for drug traffickers and the…

David Moss: The Jerusalemite artist with magical work

Jerusalem Post Moss is perhaps best known for the Moss Haggadah, an eclectic creation which takes from traditions from all over the world where the Jews have been https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-737479