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Hon Hai-led consortium to unveil small EV prototype in October

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The MIH Consortium, an electric vehicle alliance led by Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., said Wednesday that it plans to roll out its first electric vehicle prototype in October. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304130017

No Russian-US consultations on ‘annoyances’ due for now — MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The latest round of such consultations took place at the level of directors of relevant offices of the Russian Foreign Ministry and the US Department of State in December 2022 https://tass.com/politics/1603699

People who wouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front.

New York Times People who would not be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front, with ready access to American weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/europe/people-who-wouldnt-be-allowed-anywhere-near-the-battlefield-in-a-us-led-war-are-active-on-the-ukrainian-front.html

Lavrov, his Chinese counterpart exchange assessments of Ukrainian situation — statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the ministry, the conversation was held in a traditionally trusting and constructive manner https://tass.com/politics/1603693

Russian mine explodes near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant power unit

Pravda Ukraine A Russian mine has exploded near a power unit at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), and the Russians have tried to hide it from IAEA experts. Source: Press service for Energoatom, Ukrainian national power generating company Quote: “The Russian occupiers are continuing to turn Zaporizhzhia NPP into a military base, laying…

Black Sea will never be NATO-controlled sea, says Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was stressed that the Black Sea must be a sea of cooperation, interaction and security https://tass.com/defense/1603687

Delta Reports Quarterly Loss, Projects Strong Summer Travel

Wall Street Journal Chief Executive Ed Bastian said Delta isn’t seeing evidence of a slowdown in demand. https://www.wsj.com/articles/delta-air-lines-dal-q1-earnings-report-2023-db67df79

Europe needs energy. Moroccan solar may be a clean solution.

Washington Post Morocco and North Africa’s solar energy could help Europe free itself from Russian fossil fuels. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/04/13/morocco-europe-solar-desert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Marshallese minister reinforces support for Taiwan, condemns ‘intimidation’

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kitlang Kabua said Thursday that her country will continue to support Taiwan’s bid to join the United Nations and other international organizations, and it “strongly condemns” any external intimidation of Taiwan that compromises regional and global peace and security. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304130016

Alpine Software’s Strauch Sees Opportunity in Tech Valuation Reset

Wall Street Journal ‘Now, it’s less about growth at all costs,’ says the co-founder and chairman of the software investment platform. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alpine-softwares-mark-strauch-sees-opportunity-in-tech-valuation-reset-a259583f