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Large Quantity of Defensive Munitions Earmarked for Ukraine

Defense.gov The United States and allies have been stepping up the production of munitions to keep Ukraine in the fight as the country tries to repel a Russian invasion and reclaim its territory from Russia, a senior defense official said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3351964/large-quantity-of-defensive-munitions-earmarked-for-ukraine/

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Finland’s Accession to NATO

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement on Finland’s acccession to NATO. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3351956/statement-from-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-finlands-accession-to/

Finland’s Accession to NATO Strengthens Alliance Security

Defense.gov NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland as its flag was raised alongside those of the 30 other nations in the alliance during a ceremony in Brussels. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3351900/finlands-accession-to-nato-strengthens-alliance-security/

‘What Happened to My Brother?’: A Desperate Search in Mexico

New York Times After a deadly fire in a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, some victims’ families and friends are still looking for answers about their loved ones. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000008841897/mexico-migrant-fire-search.html

Online bookseller Book Depository to shut down on April 26

Jerusalem Post The bookseller was famous for both its wide catalog of available books to order as well as for providing free shipping all over the world. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-736428

Sucking up money: Vacuum sales see major spike

Jerusalem Post The survey did not explain the reasons for the increase in sales, but it seems that it is partly due to make up for the decrease in sales during the COVID-19 period, together https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-736429

Agency Director Discusses Multi-Pronged Approach to Resiliency in Space

Defense.gov The Space Development Agency has launched ten satellites into orbit — the first of 28 in Tranche 0 of the agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3351552/agency-director-discusses-multi-pronged-approach-to-resiliency-in-space/

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, Nun With a Musical Gift, Dies at 99

New York Times Ethiopian-born, she was on track to be a concert pianist before choosing a monastic life. But her later piano recordings gained fans. Norah Jones called them “beautiful.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/03/arts/music/emahoy-tsegue-maryam-guebrou-dead.html

Britain blocks UN webcast of Russian meeting on Ukraine

Jerusalem Post “Russia will from now on block UN webcasts of all similar meetings citing ‘UK censorship clause’,” Polyanskiy wrote. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-736423

Washington experts debate on possible ‘freeze-for-freeze’ Iran deal

Jerusalem Post Experts in Washington like Dennis Ross, John Hannah and Richard Goldberg weigh in on a possible new US “freeze-for-freeze” deal with Iran. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-736420