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US records 146 mass shooting incidents since beginning of year — non-profit group

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, four people were killed in a shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, after a 23-year-old employee, Connor Sturgeon, opened fire https://tass.com/society/1602409

Forex reserves hit record high at end-March

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves hit a record high as of the end of March on the back of U.S. dollar weakness against other currencies as well as an increase in returns from the central bank’s portfolio management, according to the bank. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304110011

China-Japan maritime talks include rebuke for Tokyo on Taiwan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing warns against meddling as Japanese side calls for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait during high-level meeting. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216649/china-japan-maritime-talks-include-rebuke-tokyo-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

Global parliamentary group slams French president’s comments on Taiwan

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) A group of cross-national parliamentarians have criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for what it called “ill-judged remarks” that sent a signal of “indifference” over Taiwan, at a time when it faces increased pressure from China. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110010

5 Things the Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal About Russia’s Army

Moscow Times The documents have provided a rare glimpse into the U.S. Defense Department’s intelligence on Russia’s offensive on Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/5-things-the-leaked-pentagon-documents-reveal-about-russias-army-a80773

Taiwan reports 91 Chinese aircraft, 12 ships in its air defense zone

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “At present, there are still eight [PLAN] vessels in the waters around Taiwan. We will keep a close eye on their movement,” according to a statement https://tass.com/defense/1602405

Russian stock indices in positive territory as trading on Moscow Exchange opens

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The dollar-to-ruble rate rose by 0.34% to 81.89 rubles during the currency trading of the Moscow Exchange https://tass.com/economy/1602403

Chinese authorities adopt action plan for vaccinating population against COVID-19

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Uninfected adults over 18 can receive their first booster shots three months after the full vaccination,” the relevant document pointed out https://tass.com/world/1602397

Russia currently not planning another mobilization wave — senior lawmaker

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, Andrey Kartapolov said that the lower house of Russia’s parliament would discuss an amendment regarding the issuing of electronic military summonses at a plenary session on April 11 https://tass.com/politics/1602395

Russian forces destroy Ukrainian Grad rocket launcher in Kherson area

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that on April 10, Russian forces wiped out a Ukrainian 120mm mortar and its team near Nikolayevka, killing four Ukrainian soldiers https://tass.com/politics/1602393