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GSK to Buy Canadian Biotech

Wall Street Journal GSK has reached an agreement to acquire the Canadian late-stage biopharma BELLUS Health for around $2 billion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gsk-to-acquire-canadian-bellus-health-for-around-2-bln-93ab3fed

“One of the biggest psychological operations”: Ukrainian finds in Europe tens of maps with Crimea labelled as Russian or belonging to no one

Pravda Ukraine A Ukrainian, Mykola Holubei, found tens of political maps, where the borders of Ukraine are shown incorrectly, in European shops. The inaccuracies concern the status of Crimea and other territories temporarily occupied by Russia. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/18/7398324/

Conscripts are tracked by CCTV cameras in Moscow

Pravda Ukraine Conscripts who do not live at their place of registration in Moscow are tracked using the city’s video surveillance system, said Maxim Loktev, the chief enlistment officer for the Russian capital. Source: Russian news agencies Meduza, Kommersant, TASS Quote from Loktev: “Moscow’s video surveillance systems are used to determine the place of residence…

Next Support Level for 10-Year Bund Yields Seen Slightly Higher

Wall Street Journal Citi said 2.39% is expected to be the resistance level for 10-year German Bund yields, with the next support at 2.59% and then at 2.80%, with further bearish impetus seen coming from heavy supply. https://www.wsj.com/articles/next-support-level-for-10-year-bund-yields-seen-slightly-higher-7da55ec1

Imported multivitamin tablets seized at border for banned preservatives

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) A shipment of multivitamin tablets imported by warehouse club Costco was recently seized at Taiwan’s border, after being found to contain residue of a banned preservative, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304180009

Russia deploys additional forces to Bakhmut from front line in Donetsk – UK Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine Russia has reduced its offensive activity around the city of Donetsk, most likely to divert resources to the Bakhmut front. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Quote: “Heavy fighting has continued along the Donbas front line. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/18/7398322/

easyJet Sees Full-Year Profit Beating Views

Wall Street Journal easyJet said it expects its profit for the year to be £260 million based on current high levels of demand and strong bookings, and sees capacity hitting prepandemic levels this summer. https://www.wsj.com/articles/easyjet-sees-fy-2023-profit-beating-market-views-after-1h-pretax-loss-narrowed-update-218f3d94

Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers perform scheduled flight over Bering, Okhotsk Seas

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian long-range aircraft carry out their flights in strict compliance with the international rules of using the airspace over neutral waters, without violating the borders of other states, the ministry stressed https://tass.com/defense/1605727

UK Jobless Rate Edges Up, as Pay Growth Stalls

Wall Street Journal The U.K. unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in the December-February period, while average weekly earnings excluding bonuses increased 6.6%, matching the upwardly revised rise in the preceding quarter and suggesting inflation pressures on wages remained strong. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-jobless-rate-rose-slightly-in-three-months-to-february-as-pay-growth-stalled-cf815cb8

Fighting for Bakhmut ongoing, situation under control – Ukraine’s Ground Forces Commander

Pravda Ukraine Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has stated that the situation in Bakhmut is currently under control, although Russian forces are turning the city into ruins. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/18/7398315/