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Chinese military starts drills encircling Taiwan after Tsai’s U.S. visit

Washington Post The operation intensifies an initially relatively restrained reaction to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s Wednesday meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/china-taiwan-drills-tsai-mccarthy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

China launches three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait

Hong Kong Free Press By James Edgar with Matthew Walsh in Pingtan China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in what it called a “stern warning” to the self-ruled island’s government following a meeting between its president and the US House speaker. This undated screen grab made from handout video released on April 8,…

Marvel Superhero and Indigenous Actress Holds Fast to Maya Roots

New York Times After filming her part in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” María Mercedes Coroy returned to her “normal” life of farming and trading in a Guatemalan town at the base of a volcano. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/americas/maria-mercedes-coroy-indigenous-roots.html

In Morocco, no city can match Tangier’s famous cafe culture

Washington Post How to explore one of the top cafe cities in the world, from a bluff perched over the Strait of Gibraltar to a renovated cinema on the main square. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/04/08/tangier-morocco-coffee-cafes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Will the Knesset be back to judicial reform mayhem post-recess?

Jerusalem Post Political affairs: The new Knesset’s first session was dominated by the judicial overhaul controversy. What should we expect when it resumes its activity on April 30? https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738616

What do Pharaoh, Moses teach Israel about its leadership crisis?

Jerusalem Post MIDDLE ISRAEL: There was a time when leaders thought of things larger than themselves. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738618

Italian tourist Alessandro Parini is Tel Aviv terror attack victim

Jerusalem Post Parini enjoyed traveling and was in Israel for Easter with friends. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738713

National anthem blunder: Hong Kong’s sports minister vows to continue funding for ice hockey athletes even if budgets slashed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung makes assurance amid deepening row over national anthem blunder. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216396/national-anthem-blunder-hong-kongs-sports-minister-vows-continue-funding-ice-hockey-athletes-even-if?utm_source=rss_feed

US sends nuclear-powered, guided-missile submarine to Middle East

Jerusalem Post The USS Florida entered the region on Thursday and began transiting the Suez Canal, Commander Timothy Hawkins said in a statement. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738712

Malaysian PM Anwar part of panel to decide Najib’s fate as Umno seeks royal pardon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also said there is no issue of conflict of interest with him being part of the Pardons Board. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216393/malaysian-pm-anwar-part-panel-decide-najibs-fate-umno-seeks-royal-pardon?utm_source=rss_feed