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Japan is ‘rammed’ with tourists – and Chinese visitors aren’t even back in full force

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While firms are pleased to see post-pandemic visitors there is concern that issues including cultural misunderstandings and overcrowding will also return en masse. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3216975/japan-rammed-tourists-and-chinese-visitors-arent-even-back-full-force?utm_source=rss_feed

Explosion sounds near Japanese prime minister, Cabinet’s head is safe — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the news agency Kyodo, before Fumio Kishida’s speech, an unidentified man threw a smoke bomb-like object, which then exploded https://tass.com/emergencies/1604749

’23 US troops suffered traumatic brain injury during March attacks in Syria’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The CENTCOM says 23 US troops have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after attacks that targeted American bases in Syria last month. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/15/701576/United-States-Syria-attacks-March-traumatic-brain-injury

What’s News: Business & Finance

Wall Street Journal What’s News: Business & Finance https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-business-finance-cae28632

Smoke bomb thrown at Japan PM Fumio Kishida during election campaign event

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kishida left the scene unhurt after the incident that happened in western Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217165/smoke-bomb-thrown-japan-pm-fumio-kishida-during-election-campaign-event?utm_source=rss_feed

Accused Leaker Chatted in Groups Fascinated With War

Wall Street Journal Jack Teixeira, charged with leaking classified documents, belonged to forums full of opinions and provocations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/airman-arrested-for-leaks-chatted-in-groups-fascinated-by-weapons-and-war-68a9503a

Hong Kong this week: Top official visits, lawyers in Beijing and Tamiflu shortage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the significance of a visit by Beijing’s point man in the city, as well as a shortfall of flu medication amid a virus surge…

Trudeau: I am sure Ukraine will win

Pravda Ukraine Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed confidence that Ukraine will win the war against the Russian Federation, and also stated that Canada will continue to support Kyiv. Source: Ukrinform, citing Trudeau’s statement Quote: “I have no doubt and am fully confident that Ukraine will win. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7397987/

Macron signs pension reform law, with document now published

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. This came after France’s Constitutional Council on Friday found the pension reform partially legal and approved a key article raising the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 https://tass.com/world/1604743

Russian units uncover Ukrainian artillery positions with Penicillin reconnaissance complex

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Tor-M1 antiaircraft missile system detected and destroyed drones belonging to the Ukrainian military, spokesman for the battlegroup Alexander Savchuk said https://tass.com/defense/1604741