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Russia plans electronic call-up papers to help mobilization efforts

Jerusalem Post Currently, conscription papers in Russia have to be delivered in person by the local military enlistment office or via an employer. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738952

Israeli asks ChatGPT to write ‘South Park’ episode on judicial reform crisis

Jerusalem Post The plot of South Park episode parodying the judicial reform crisis features with Cartman as Benjamin Netanyahu, Butters as Sara Netanyahu and Kenny as Bezalel Smotrich. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-738943

Strive for peace but prepare for war: TPP Chairman Ko

New York, April 10 (CNA) Former Taipei Mayor and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) told a forum in New York Monday that Taiwan must be prepared for war as it seeks cross-strait peace. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110014

Malaysia’s jailed ex-leader Najib Razak is seeking a royal pardon. What happens next?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Request for pardon to be deliberated by the Pardons Board which includes the king and PM Anwar Ibrahim, who has brushed aside concerns of conflict of interest. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216682/malaysias-jailed-ex-leader-najib-razak-seeking-royal-pardon-what-happens-next?utm_source=rss_feed

Deterioration in China-US relations not Beijing’s fault, diplomat says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Wang Wenbin added that Washington should stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, harming China’s interests and creating barriers for the development of China-US relations https://tass.com/politics/1602445

Sandstorm strikes Beijing, with more on the way as hazy, windy weather sweeps across northern China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It is the eighth sandstorm to hit the Chinese capital so far this year, marking the most active spring storm season in a decade. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216681/sandstorm-strikes-beijing-more-way-hazy-windy-weather-sweeps-across-northern-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Followers Describe Allure of Chinese Businessman Charged With Fraud

Wall Street Journal Guo Wengui said he would help bring democracy to China and topple the Communist Party. ‘I believed that he was a chance for China to become democratic,’ one investor said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/followers-describe-allure-of-chinese-businessman-charged-with-fraud-dcef4f0e

What to Watch in Johnson & Johnson’s Second Talc Bankruptcy

Wall Street Journal The company’s second attempt to resolve its mass talc liabilities through a bankruptcy filing is likely to face a different set of risks than its first, which was dismissed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-watch-in-johnson-johnsons-second-talc-bankruptcy-83fd27c7

Your Gen Z Co-Worker Is Hustling More Than You Think

Wall Street Journal Ambitious 20-somethings are trying to knock down the stereotype that they aren’t into hard work https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-gen-z-co-worker-is-hustling-more-than-you-think-7717bc5e

The Pentagon’s Purported Classified Document Leak: What to Know

Wall Street Journal The U.S. is seeking to assess the damage from an intelligence breach after officials discovered images of purportedly classified U.S. documents circulating online. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pentagon-leak-classified-intelligence-documents-takeaways-6dd576b8