Category: Nations
IKEA to Open 17 U.S. Stores in Expansion Drive
Wall Street Journal The furniture company is making its largest-ever investment in new American stores, betting on strong U.S. demand for its flat-pack. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ikea-to-open-17-new-u-s-stores-in-expansion-drive-cdf946ac
Read MoreRussian forces hit Chernihiv Oblast, woman killed
Pravda Ukraine Russian invaders have struck the border area of Chernihiv Oblast using mortars twice since the beginning of the day. The attack resulted in injuries and a fatality. Source: Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Russian troops have struck the border area of Chernihiv Oblast twice using mortars as…
Read MoreWebsite “Human or Not?” uses AI to create a top-tier Turing Test
Jerusalem Post AI21 Labs’ new website acts as one of the most advanced Turing Tests ever created, putting users into a two-minute anonymous chat with another user. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-739761
Read MoreEU prepares emergency restrictions on grain import from Ukraine – FT
Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7160202/
Read MoreA Record Number of Journalists Were Detained Worldwide Prior to Evan Gershkovich’s Arrest
Wall Street Journal “It’s gotten worse everywhere,” the Committee to Protect Journalists said about press freedom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-record-number-of-journalists-were-detained-worldwide-prior-to-evan-gershkovichs-arrest-1123edf1
Read More17-year-old pauses taxi ride to pump 50 bullets into New Taipei storefront
New Taipei, April 20 (CNA) A 17-year-old taxi passenger who allegedly stopped mid-ride to fire more than 50 bullets into a New Taipei storefront Thursday morning surrendered himself almost immediately by taking the same cab to a nearby police station. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304200013
Read MoreChina-US ties: veteran diplomat Liu Jianchao meets ambassador Nicholas Burns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Liu is the highest-ranking Chinese official to have met an American envoy since communications were undermined by the ‘spy balloon’ incident. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3217750/china-us-ties-veteran-diplomat-liu-jianchao-meets-ambassador-nicholas-burns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe Russian military commandant who oversaw reign of fear in Ukraine town
Jerusalem Post The militant known as ‘Granit’ has been publicly revealed as Valery Sergeyevich Buslov, a 46-year-old military police Lieutenant Colonel. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-739759
Read MoreManhattan’s Top Office Landlord Looks at Plan B
Wall Street Journal Hopes that workplaces will fill up are fading and turning empty workplaces into new homes is getting more serious attention. https://www.wsj.com/articles/manhattans-top-office-landlord-looks-at-plan-b-20aa3198
Read MoreBank of Russia admits of interference in FX market in case of financial stability threat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that it is unreasonable to seriously amend the existing foreign currency restrictions now https://tass.com/economy/1607047
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