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25 years after Good Friday Agreement, cold peace prevails in Northern Ireland

Washington Post Communities here are skeptical of the celebratory mood as President Biden and other luminaries descend on Belfast this week. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/good-friday-agreement-anniversary-peace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Amid Furor, Seoul Downplays Leaked Pentagon Documents

New York Times As opposition lawmakers in South Korea accuse Washington of spying, President Yoon Suk Yeol has tried to minimize the significance of the breach. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/asia/south-korea-leaked-pentagon-documents.html

Global parliamentary group slams French president’s comments on Taiwan

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) A group of cross-national parliamentarians have criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for what it called “ill-judged remarks” that sent a signal of “indifference” over Taiwan, at a time when it faces increased pressure from China. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110010

Macron visits Netherlands after Taiwan comments make waves

Washington Post French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin a two-day state visit to the Netherlands and is outlining his vision for the future of Europe at a speech in The Hague, after making waves with comments about the continent’s relationship with Taiwan https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/france-netherlands-macron-rutte-europe/ee3a6f18-d83c-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

5 Things the Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal About Russia’s Army

Moscow Times The documents have provided a rare glimpse into the U.S. Defense Department’s intelligence on Russia’s offensive on Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/5-things-the-leaked-pentagon-documents-reveal-about-russias-army-a80773

Taiwan reports 91 Chinese aircraft, 12 ships in its air defense zone

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “At present, there are still eight [PLAN] vessels in the waters around Taiwan. We will keep a close eye on their movement,” according to a statement https://tass.com/defense/1602405

Russian stock indices in positive territory as trading on Moscow Exchange opens

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The dollar-to-ruble rate rose by 0.34% to 81.89 rubles during the currency trading of the Moscow Exchange https://tass.com/economy/1602403

UN agency investigating humanitarian food theft in Ethiopia

Washington Post The United Nations food relief agency is investigating the theft of food aid from lifesaving humanitarian operations in Ethiopia, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/ethiopia-un-wfp-food-theft-investigation/3c5008ae-d83b-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Chinese authorities adopt action plan for vaccinating population against COVID-19

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Uninfected adults over 18 can receive their first booster shots three months after the full vaccination,” the relevant document pointed out https://tass.com/world/1602397

Russia currently not planning another mobilization wave — senior lawmaker

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, Andrey Kartapolov said that the lower house of Russia’s parliament would discuss an amendment regarding the issuing of electronic military summonses at a plenary session on April 11 https://tass.com/politics/1602395