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Saudi-Syria ties grow with diplomatic visits – analysis

Jerusalem Post Riyadh is positioning itself as a major diplomatic player in the region after years in which it saw its influence eroded. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739640

Russian forces repel two Ukrainian attacks in Zaporozhye’s Orekhov overnight — politician

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Rogov pointed out that it was the Ukrainian armed forces’ units formed in Western Ukraine that took part in the fighting https://tass.com/politics/1606367

Eurozone Bond Yields Rise Amid Smaller-Than-Expected Fall in UK Inflation

Wall Street Journal Eurozone government bond yields tracked their Treasury counterparts higher, with UniCredit Research highlighting speeches by several ECB officials, including some hawks, as a possible source of volatility. https://www.wsj.com/articles/denmark-can-cope-well-with-moderate-demand-at-bond-auctions-b2f707aa

Russian embassy lambasts attempts by US media to portray Gershkovich as innocent victim

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The embassy criticized the behavior of The Wall Street Journal editorial board, who called for expulsion of all our journalists working in the United States as irresponsible https://tass.com/politics/1606375

12 detained after Beijing hospital fire kills at least 29, most of them patients

Hong Kong Free Press By Ludovic Ehret Chinese authorities said on Wednesday they had detained a dozen people over a hospital fire in Beijing that left at least 29 dead and forced desperate survivors to jump out of windows to escape. The aftermath of a fire at Changfeng Hospital in Beijing that killed at least…

U.K. Inflation Stays Above 10%

Wall Street Journal Food prices rose at the highest pace in decades. A combination of persistent price increases and rising wages sets the stage for further interest-rate increases despite a weak economy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-k-inflation-stays-above-10-raising-prospect-of-further-interest-rate-increases-11fe4e18

Hong Kong health chief expresses regret over death of woman found in public hospital toilet, says long waits ‘not ideal’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau offers condolences to family of patient who waited more than 12 hours for treatment in public hospital. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217563/hong-kong-health-chief-expresses-regrets-over-death-woman-found-public-hospital-toilet-says-long?utm_source=rss_feed

Iranian hackers are targeting US critical infrastructure, Microsoft warns

Jerusalem Post The Iranian attacks were likely carried out as retaliation against cyberattacks that targeted ports, trains and gas stations in Iran. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-739635

Heineken Keeps Outlook as Revenues Grow

Wall Street Journal Heineken said its guidance for adjusted operating profit in 2023 remained unchanged, helped by robust pricing and after it reported revenue growth in the first quarter. https://www.wsj.com/articles/heineken-backs-2023-guidance-after-1q-pricing-driven-revenue-growth-428f93de

Syria, Tunisia vow to boost cooperation amid thaw in ties

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria and Tunisia agree to strengthen cooperation in different sectors as the two Arab countries move to re-establish relations. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/19/701836/Syria-Tunisia-cooperation-Mekdad-