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Cosmonaut Shkaplerov took leave of absence for film role
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The cosmonaut said the film features many employees from the Cosmonaut Training Center https://tass.com/culture/1602889
Read MoreFurious fighting underway in Artyomovsk’s west — DPR head
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Ukrainian divisions have been ordered “not to retreat in any instance and to hold positions with all their might,” Denis Pushilin noted https://tass.com/defense/1602885
Read MoreFurious fighting underway in Artyomovsk’s west — DPR head
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Ukrainian divisions have been ordered “not to retreat in any instance and to hold positions with all their might,” Denis Pushilin noted https://tass.com/politics/1602885
Read MoreTaiwan shares open higher
Taipei, April 12 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 0.27 points at 15,914.15 Wednesday on turnover of NT$2.11 billion (US$69.16 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304120002
Read MoreBiden arrives in Belfast to mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement, with Hunter in tow
Fox News President Biden arrived in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the first time during his presidency Tuesday night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and accompanying him were son, Hunter, and sister, Valerie Biden Owens. Air Force One landed in the capital of Northern Ireland late Tuesday night, and along with…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson’s Second Talc Bankruptcy Advances Past First Hearing
Wall Street Journal Talc claimants’ lawyers unsuccessfully sought immediate dismissal of the repeat chapter 11 case https://www.wsj.com/articles/johnson-johnsons-second-talc-bankruptcy-advances-past-first-hearing-ab985178
Read MoreOil Futures Mixed; May Drop in Technical Correction
Wall Street Journal Oil futures were mixed in the early morning Asian session but face a possible technical correction after front-month WTI crude settled at its highest level since January overnight and front-month Brent at the highest in about five weeks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-futures-mixed-may-drop-in-technical-correction-b14cb935
Read MoreQin Gang to visit Uzbekistan, attend talks on Afghanistan as China continues diplomatic push in Central Asia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese foreign minister will meet Uzbek president and acting foreign minister on Wednesday and discuss Taliban-ruled neighbour with counterparts from region on Thursday. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216707/qin-gang-visit-uzbekistan-attend-talks-afghanistan-china-continues-diplomatic-push-central-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUkraine’s PM reveals when Ukraine’s counteroffensive may start
Pravda Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, has stated that the Ukrainian forces’ counteroffensive may start in the summer. Source: US media outlet The Hill Details: Ukraine’s Prime Minister said in an exclusive interview that the counteroffensive may start this summer. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397469/
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