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Netanyahu: Israel in a challenging security situation on all fronts

Jerusalem Post The prime minister looked to reassure local council heads in the South following a weekend of terror attacks and rocket strikes across Israel. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738774

Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court

New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html

PLG’s Pilots extend record losing streak as see-saw season continues

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) On Jan. 15, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots were the toast of Taiwan’s P.LEAGUE+ (PLG), having catapulted to the top of the PLG standings with a league record 10th consecutive win. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090008

Direct ATM withdrawals of NT$6,000 cash handouts to start Monday

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Eligible individuals who wish to collect a NT$6,000 (US$197) cash handout from Taiwan’s government without registering first will be able to do so from more than 26,000 designated ATMs around the nation beginning Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304090007

Gaza, West Bank closures to continue throughout Passover, IDF confirms

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738767

Over 15,000 Jews take part in Passover’s Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

Jerusalem Post Israel Police Jerusalem District officers were stationed along with Border Police forces in the area since early on Sunday morning amid increasing security tensions in Jerusalem’s holy sites. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738766

Two killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia – officials

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738761

China military continuing drills around Taiwan, encircling island – state media

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738760

China sends warplanes, warships near Taiwan as PLA drills enter 2nd day

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued sending warplanes and warships to conduct drills around Taiwan on Sunday as its three-day, around-the-island exercises entered their second day, according to Taiwan’s military. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090006

Taiwan’s badminton ace Tai Tzu-ying plans to retire at end of 2024

Kaohsiung, April 9 (CNA) After competing on the badminton court for over two decades, Taiwanese top female shuttler Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) has announced she will retire at the end of next year. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090005