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Taiwan announces incentive scheme to attract foreign tourists

Taipei, April 17 (CNA) Independent travelers to Taiwan could have a chance to win NT$5,000 (US$163.78) shopping vouchers as part of government plans to boost tourism announced Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304170024

Israel ‘concerned’ about events in Sudan – Foreign Ministry

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739475

Major international military exercise begins in Sweden

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The exercise will take place in the air, on land and at sea https://tass.com/defense/1605503

Blinken discusses support for Ukraine with French and German foreign ministers at G7

Pravda Ukraine US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held bilateral meetings with his French and German counterparts on the sidelines of the G7 meeting. Source: The United States Department of State, European Pravda reports. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398253/

Ukraine sees threat of “grain agreement” disruption by Russia, deputy prime minister heading to Türkiye for talks

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7159992/

“They’re working”: Snipers of Special Operations Forces destroy Russian attack aircraft in Bakhmut

Pravda Ukraine The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have posted a selection of photos of the effective work of their snipers in the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast. Source: press service of the Special Operations Forces Quote: “Sniper groups of Special Operations Forces kill enemies mainly at night. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398252/

Hong Kong’s Autotoll to waive HK$35 monthly charge for non-usage over 30-day period starting May 1

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Waiver intended to help drivers adapt to new system due to launch on May 7, operator says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217376/hong-kongs-autotoll-waive-hk35-monthly-charge-non-usage-over-30-day-period-starting-may-1?utm_source=rss_feed

EU border fences already killed 40 animals on border with Belarus

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The incident with the roe deer took place on April 16 https://tass.com/society/1605499

Hong Kong must build on global ‘superconnector’ role, act as ‘pivot point’ for mainland Chinese companies going abroad, senior Beijing official says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s rule of law and common law system among several advantages it has to attract foreign investment, says liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217375/hong-kong-must-build-global-superconnector-role-act-pivot-point-mainland-chinese-companies-going?utm_source=rss_feed

America’s Most Prolific Logger Recasts Itself as Environmental Do-Gooder

Wall Street Journal Weyerhaeuser uses new climate math to court green investors, while cutting down as many trees as ever. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-most-prolific-logger-recasts-itself-as-environmental-do-gooder-d02df140