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Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan sign treaty on national border between countries

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon also inaugurated the common state border, which had been closed since 2021, via video link https://tass.com/world/1927073

Bloomberg says UK and France want to engage 37 countries in coalition of the willing for Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are leading talks among 37 countries to form a coalition of the willing for Ukraine in the event of a peaceful settlement. Source: European Pravda with reference to Bloomberg Details: The article states that the UK and France are trying to strengthen Ukraine’s…

China and other US trading partners hit back on Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs

Hong Kong Free Press Major US trading partners announced countermeasures Wednesday after Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect, prompting the president to vow a further response. US President Donald Trump signs executive orders on February 10, 2025, in the Oval Office, the White House, Washington, D.C. Photo: The White House,…

Japanese fortune-teller charged with extortion linked to mysterious drowning deaths

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities believe two men drowned themselves after the fortune-teller told them it was a way to cleanse evil from people they knew. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3302231/japanese-fortune-teller-charged-extortion-linked-mysterious-drowning-deaths?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, March 13 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, shedding NT$0.001 to close at NT$32.961. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202503130011

Tensions in Baltic area to increase due to Europe’s stance, says Russian presidential aide

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nikolay Patrushev believes that the worsening situation is being orchestrated by London, which is “interested in undermining efforts to normalize US-Russian relations” https://tass.com/politics/1927071

Russia interested in reviving 2015 nuclear Iran deal, Russian FM says

Jerusalem Post “The US wants to link a new nuclear deal with Iran to oblige it not to support Middle East (resistance) groups, but this option will not work,” he added. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-845879

Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion

New York Times Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/world/middleeast/pokemon-go-niantic-scopely-sale.html

Intel names new CEO to help reverse chipmaker’s struggles

Washington Post The appointment of Lip-Bu Tan, 65, a prominent tech leader, follows a tumultuous period for the semiconductor giant that saw declining revenue and share prices. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/03/13/intel-lip-bu-tan-ceo-semiconductors/

UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

Jerusalem Post Israel has rejected the accusations, calling them unfounded, biased, and lacking credibility. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-845880