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Nine-year-old girl killed as tree falls in Israel’s South

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738686

95 per cent of approved applicants for Hong Kong talent scheme from mainland China, official figures show

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As of end of February, 8,797 of applications approved, 463 rejected and 4,564 being processed. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216367/95-cent-approved-applicants-hong-kong-talent-scheme-mainland-china-official-figures-show?utm_source=rss_feed

Report Details How Authorities Shame, Intimidate Anti-War Russians

Moscow Times The tactics have traditionally been associated with the republic of Chechnya, but have spread to other regions amid the war. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/report-details-how-authorities-shame-intimidate-anti-war-russians-a80752

Iran condemns Israeli strikes, Hezbollah says resistance remains ‘vigilant’

Jerusalem Post Lebanon’s Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a tweet that resistance is “vigilant” after Thursday’s exchange of fire over the disputed Lebanon-Israel border. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738684

Israel to UN: Security Council must condemn Lebanon and Hamas

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738682

Alibaba unveils ChatGPT alternative Tongyi Qianwen under cloud services after Baidu’s high-profile Ernie Bot launch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alibaba is the latest Chinese tech firm to follow through with a home-grown alternative to ChatGPT weeks after a similar product from Baidu received a mixed reception. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3216344/alibaba-unveils-chatgpt-alternative-tongyi-qianwen-under-cloud-services-after-baidus-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed

Will new Philippine sites for US military near Taiwan affect Manila-China ties?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New EDCA sites key to country’s defence in the ‘strategic’ Luzon Strait against possible Chinese aggression in South China Sea, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216342/will-new-philippine-sites-us-military-near-taiwan-affect-manila-china-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Saudi-Omani delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Yemen’s Houthis in Sanaa

Jerusalem Post The visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which run in parallel to UN peace efforts. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738681

China and France make peace pledge on Ukraine as Macron caps trip with Xi meeting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In joint declaration, both countries agree to restart top-level talks and work together on global challenges. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216350/macrons-visit-guangzhou-university-lesson-past-cooperation-and-push-future-academic-ties-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia warns West: we may work around the Black Sea grain deal

Jerusalem Post The Black Sea grain deal is an attempt by the United Nations to ease a food crisis that predated the Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738680