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Dollar rises to 81.73 rubles, euro – to 89.54 rubles on Moscow exchange

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The yuan rose by 1.2 kopecks to 11,836 rubles https://tass.com/economy/1607545

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel announced Ronald Reagan Library will host second GOP presidential primary debate

Fox News The Republican Party will hold its second presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, according to Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel. “I firmly believe that our next president will be on that stage,” McDaniel said Thursday, after announcing the library would host the debate. David Trulio,…

North Korea’s nuclear status is final, G7 has no authority to challenge it — top diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Sung-hee expressed the opinion that “it is anachronistic to think that the right and ability to launch a nuclear strike belongs exclusively to Washington” https://tass.com/world/1607539

Hong Kong energy firms should adopt smart technology to prevent future power blackouts, government adviser says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Energy Advisory Committee chairman says HK Electric should consider labelling power cables with QR codes featuring instructions for maintenance workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217830/hong-kong-energy-firms-should-adopt-smart-technology-prevent-future-power-blackouts-government?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine’s defence forces repel over 60 Russian assaults in one day – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s defence forces repelled more than 60 Russian assaults on four fronts over the course of Thursday, 20 April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 21 April Quote: “Over the course of the past day, the Russian Federation has carried out 23 airstrikes.…

Cash, helicopter ride to luxury holiday: Malaysian employer showers Eid gifts on Indonesian domestic workers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Entrepreneur Farah MJ treated her three helpers to a grand holiday and US$2,253 cash gift for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217806/cash-helicopter-ride-luxury-holiday-malaysian-employer-showers-eid-gifts-indonesian-domestic-workers?utm_source=rss_feed

5th ALBA Games with participation of Russian athletes to begin in Venezuela

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The schedule of the games lists competitions in 35 sports https://tass.com/world/1607537

Credit Suisse Investors Challenge Switzerland’s $17 Billion Bond Write-Down

Wall Street Journal Credit Suisse Group bondholders have launched a legal challenge in Switzerland against regulators’ decision to write down $17 billion in securities as part of UBS Group’s rescue of the troubled bank last month. https://www.wsj.com/articles/credit-suisse-investors-challenge-switzerlands-17-billion-bond-write-down-7ceb27ea

When protesters were killed in Iran, their funerals became deadly

Washington Post Funerals for protesters killed during Iran’s uprising have become a form of protest, as well as another grim venue for the state’s violent crackdown. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/iran-protests-funerals-mahsa-amini/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

What’s News: World-Wide

Wall Street Journal What’s News: World-Wide https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-fa493cd1