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Family of Paul Whelan Says He Is Afraid of Being Left Behind Again
Wall Street Journal Siblings of former U.S. Marine say any prisoner-exchange deal with Russia that doesn’t include their brother would be a betrayal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/family-of-paul-whelan-says-he-is-afraid-of-being-left-behind-again-in-russia-a4d2a6cc
Read MoreSecond Republican jumps into crucial Ohio Senate race as GOP eyes 2024 majority
Fox News Republican Bernie Moreno, who ran for the 2022 GOP Senate nomination in Ohio, will formally announce a 2024 campaign in the coming days. A source close to Moreno confirms that the businessman is expected to formally announce his candidacy next week. Moreno filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday as a first…
Read MoreIsraeli QuaDream’s spyware used on victims across the world – Microsoft
Jerusalem Post A report was able to identify a handful of victims whose iPhones had been hacked using surveillance software developed by Israeli company QuaDream. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738989
Read MoreUkraine and Canada agree on updated Free Trade Agreement
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine and Canada have announced the completion of negotiations on an updated Free Trade Agreement between the two countries; this document will replace the existing agreement that has been in effect since 2017. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397452/
Read MoreNew privatization idea not discussed today — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The idea was earlier proposed by VTB CEO Andrey Kostin https://tass.com/economy/1602819
Read MoreUkraine’s Ministry of Defence explains why Armed Forces do not leave Bakhmut
Pravda Ukraine The city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk Oblast took the brunt of the Russian invaders in the East, and leaving the city would mean allowing the Russians deeper into the Ukrainian territory. Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, on the air of national television Quote from Maliar: “It is in Bakhmut where…
Read MoreTakeda not confirming sale of plant in Russia — source
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Kommersant news outlet reported earlier that Takeda is considering options of selling its Russian plant located in Yaroslavl https://tass.com/economy/1602817
Read MoreDemocrat seeking to replace Rep. Katie Porter drops out of race after suffering fall, brain injury
Fox News Former Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif, formally withdrew from the race to replace Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif, Tuesday, saying he had suffered a fall and a brain injury. Rouda’s campaign issued the announcement Tuesday, saying Rouda had met with his doctor, who recommended that he end his campaign. The former representative says he suffered…
Read MoreRussia Begins Fuel Deliveries to Iran by Train – Reuters
Moscow Times In the face of international sanctions, Russia is now exporting fuel products to Iran by rail, Reuters reported on Tuesday. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russia-begins-fuel-deliveries-to-iran-by-train-reuters-a80799
Read MoreCanada imposes sanctions against 14 Russian nationals, 34 entities — Trudeau
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The sanctioned companies include cargo airlines, satellite data companies, and communication equipment makers, among other things https://tass.com/world/1602815
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