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ISW explains why Russia suddenly started Pacific Fleet’s combat readiness checks

Pravda Ukraine Russia has started Pacific Fleet’s combat readiness checks to demonstrate its naval power and please Beijing ahead of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu’s visit to Moscow from 16 to 18 April, say analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7397988/

Explosion sounds near Japanese prime minister, Cabinet’s head is safe — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the news agency Kyodo, before Fumio Kishida’s speech, an unidentified man threw a smoke bomb-like object, which then exploded https://tass.com/emergencies/1604749

What’s News: Business & Finance

Wall Street Journal What’s News: Business & Finance https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-business-finance-cae28632

Accused Leaker Chatted in Groups Fascinated With War

Wall Street Journal Jack Teixeira, charged with leaking classified documents, belonged to forums full of opinions and provocations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/airman-arrested-for-leaks-chatted-in-groups-fascinated-by-weapons-and-war-68a9503a

Trudeau: I am sure Ukraine will win

Pravda Ukraine Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed confidence that Ukraine will win the war against the Russian Federation, and also stated that Canada will continue to support Kyiv. Source: Ukrinform, citing Trudeau’s statement Quote: “I have no doubt and am fully confident that Ukraine will win. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7397987/

Macron signs pension reform law, with document now published

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. This came after France’s Constitutional Council on Friday found the pension reform partially legal and approved a key article raising the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 https://tass.com/world/1604743

Russian units uncover Ukrainian artillery positions with Penicillin reconnaissance complex

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Tor-M1 antiaircraft missile system detected and destroyed drones belonging to the Ukrainian military, spokesman for the battlegroup Alexander Savchuk said https://tass.com/defense/1604741

Russian forces strike Ukrainian ammunition depot, equipment storage areas

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Also, according to spokesman for the Battlegroup Center Alexander Savchuk, the group’s artillery destroyed a Ukrainian brigade in the Torsk line of engagement https://tass.com/russia/1604739

US to send another 5 billion dollars in budget aid to Kiev in September — State Department

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Washington, these funds, “along with support from the EU, the IMF and others, allows the government to provide critical services for its citizens” https://tass.com/world/1604737

India’s Population Surpasses China’s, Shifting the World’s ‘Center of Gravity’

Wall Street Journal The new global order reflects deep changes in both countries, with economic and geopolitical consequences. https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-population-surpasses-chinas-shifting-the-worlds-center-of-gravity-a5e6c4c3