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Armed Gang Kills 3 Police Officers in Russia’s North Caucasus

Moscow Times The shootout came as authorities searched for suspects in recent attacks against law enforcement. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/armed-gang-kills-3-police-officers-in-russias-north-caucasus-a80731

Russian Economic Prospects ‘Foggy’ as Sanctions Cut Deep

Moscow Times Putin can afford to bankroll his war for another “three to four years,” according to one expert. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/russian-economic-prospects-foggy-as-sanctions-cut-deep-a80729

‘A new starting point’: EU and Chinese leaders begin talks

Jerusalem Post Both Macron and von der Leyen have said they want to persuade China to use its influence over Russia to bring peace in Ukraine https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738582

Office of ex-Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam spends HK$13.5m in first year

Hong Kong Free Press The office of former chief executive Carrie Lam, who oversaw one of the most turbulent periods in Hong Kong’s history, has spent around HK$13.5 million since she ended her term last June. Lam’s office at Pacific Place near the government headquarters in Admiralty incurred non-recurrent spending of around HK$6.55 million in…

Russian girl who drew anti-war picture collected from orphanage by her mother

Jerusalem Post “[The mother] has already taken Masha from the social rehabilitation center,” she said. “Let’s hope that everything will work out for mom and daughter” – Maria Lvova-Belova https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738577

Tears of joy for domestic helper after Singapore employer buys her BTS’ Suga concert tickets

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kimberlee Ang gifted Nur ‘hard to get’ standing pen tickets for the June event after high prices left the K-pop fan disappointed. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216150/tears-joy-domestic-helper-after-singapore-employer-buys-her-bts-suga-concert-tickets?utm_source=rss_feed

Punishing Hong Kong ice hockey association over anthem blunder would be unreasonable, says player

Hong Kong Free Press Punishing the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (HKIHA) for a blunder over the national anthem at a recent international match would be unreasonable and detract from the team’s sporting achievements, a player has said. The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China threatened on Monday to suspend the asociation and…

Man arrested by Hong Kong national security police for allegedly assisting fraud group linked to ‘extremist gang’

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested a man accused of helping a group of fraudsters allegedly linked to “a local extremist gang” – an apparent reference to a self-proclaimed revolutionary organisation called Returning Valiant. The Hong Kong Police Force emblem outside the police headquarters in Wan Chai. Photo: Candice Chau/HKFP.…

Malaysia urges Chinese tourist to clear air on extortion bid by policeman

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A video of a Chinese national alleging she was extorted by a Kuala Lumpur policeman after failing to produce her passport has gone viral on social media. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216143/malaysia-urges-chinese-tourist-clear-air-extortion-bid-policeman?utm_source=rss_feed

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Phone Call With Brazilian Minister of Defense José Múcio Monteiro

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Brazilian Minister of Defense Jóse Múcio Monteiro spoke by phone and discussed the U.S.-Brazil bilateral defense agenda. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3355951/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-phone-call-with-brazilian-m/