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P&G Earnings Powered by Higher Prices, Again

Wall Street Journal The maker of Tide and Gillette increased product prices by 10% in the quarter that ended in March. https://www.wsj.com/articles/procter-gamble-pg-q3-earnings-report-2023-a0239d58

All NATO allies agree Ukraine should be member, but after victory — NATO chief

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Jens Stoltenberg also said the alliance will help Ukraine to build a “better and brighter future” for its people https://tass.com/world/1607731

U.S. Says It Will Begin Training Ukraine on Abrams Tanks Within Weeks

New York Times The 31 M1 Abrams tanks promised by Washington could reach Ukraine by the fall, far sooner than expected, American officials say. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/04/21/world/russia-ukraine-news

Russia Accidentally Bombs Belgorod, Its Own City, Injuring 3

New York Times A blast in Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, was the result of “an accidental discharge of aviation ammunition,” Russia’s Defense Ministry said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/asia/russia-belgorod-bomb.html

U.S.-Led Ukraine Defense Contact Group Convenes For 11th Discussion

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov for a bilateral discussion in advance of the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3369883/us-led-ukraine-defense-contact-group-convenes-for-11th-discussion/

Israeli poet, songwriter Yehonatan Gefen is laid to rest

Jerusalem Post The funeral was attended by Gefen’s friends and family including opposition leader Yair Lapid. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-739895

Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants petition for standardised leases and stricter enforcement of rental controls

Hong Kong Free Press A group of subdivided flat tenants and concern groups have petitioned the government to step up its enforcement of a law that restricts landlords from arbitrarily raising rents or overcharging for utilities. Authorities were also asked to create a compulsory standardised tenancy agreement and regulate initial rent levels. One tenant told…

Rothman escorted out of World Zionist Congress after anti-reform protests

Jerusalem Post The World Zionist Congress has been rocked by arguments between the right and left surrounding the judicial reform. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739894

Program reopens for foreign visitors to stay overnight at Presidential Office

Taipei, April 21 (CNA) Foreign nationals can apply from Friday to stay overnight, free of charge, in Taiwan’s century-old Presidential Office building, the office announced that day as part of the government’s efforts to promote the country internationally. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304210017

Trump Leads DeSantis in Test of GOP Presidential Field, WSJ Poll Finds

Wall Street Journal No candidate beyond the two leaders draws substantial support in the still-developing primary race. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-leads-desantis-in-test-of-gop-presidential-field-wsj-poll-finds-880a0ddd