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Debris from China’s satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: MND

Taipei, April 16 (CNA) China launched a meteorological satellite from its north-central Gansu Province at 9:36 a.m. Sunday with some rocket wreckage later detected falling into a no-fly zone off the coast of northern Taiwan, which Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said did not pose a safety threat. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304160003

Russian Orthodox Church structures were involved in preparation for Russian invasion of Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Metropolitan Epiphanius of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) has said that the structures of the Russian Orthodox Church were involved in the preparation for and implementation of Russian aggression against Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/16/7398063/

Towards Memorial Day: Thousands of Books of Deuteronomy in a Unique Edition for Soldiers

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739339

One civilian killed, six injured in Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk church — DPR leader

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The official added that units of the Russian armed forces are already working to destroy Ukrainian firing points from where the shelling came https://tass.com/emergencies/1604981

Ukraine live briefing: Chinese defense minister begins Russia trip; 11 dead in rocket strike

Washington Post President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least 50 buildings were destroyed and some 20 people injured after the strike on the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/16/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Ukraine’s Defence Forces killed more than 500 Russian soldiers and destroyed 4 tanks and 1 aircraft

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Defence Forces killed over 500 Russian soldiers and destroyed one aircraft and four tanks on Saturday, 15 April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 16 April 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures…

Hong Kong consumption vouchers: eager shoppers welcome fresh round of spending credits but some say HK$5,000 value not ‘shocking’ enough

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. First of two tranches dished out on payment platforms from Sunday, giving users HK$3,000 in digital credit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217229/hong-kong-consumption-vouchers-eager-shoppers-welcome-fresh-round-spending-credits-some-say-hk5000?utm_source=rss_feed

Italian minister believes his country no longer depends on Russian gas

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In his words, the demand for gas remains high in Italy, which uses it to produce two thirds of its electricity https://tass.com/world/1604979

Japan’s Kishida vows safety of G7 meetings after ‘smoke bomb’ attack

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan must not allow acts of violence that attack the foundation of democracy, Kishida says, calling the incident ‘unforgivable’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217228/japans-kishida-vows-safety-g7-meetings-after-smoke-bomb-attack?utm_source=rss_feed

Merck in Late-Stage Talks to Acquire Prometheus Biosciences

Wall Street Journal Merck & Co. is in late-stage talks to acquire Prometheus Biosciences Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could give the big drugmaker promising immune disease treatments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/merck-in-late-stage-talks-to-acquire-prometheus-biosciences-eefe4909