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Ukraine puts Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi, CEO Lei Jun on war sponsor list over business in Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sales of Chinese smartphones in Russia have jumped after Apple and Samsung left the market because of geopolitical developments. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3217067/ukraine-puts-chinese-smartphone-giant-xiaomi-ceo-lei-jun-war-sponsor-list-over-business-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

Conflict in Ukraine to end when support from US, EU is terminated — Hungary’s Orban

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is stated that Ukraine is an economically non-existent country https://tass.com/world/1604249

The Conundrum of the DeSantis Base: Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump Voters

New York Times Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has had to appeal to two conflicting elements of his base: Republicans who are repelled by Donald Trump, and those who remain enthralled by him. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/desantis-trump-republican-voters.html

Facing Tough Senate Race, Montana G.O.P. Looks to Change the Rules

New York Times An election bill moving through the Republican-led legislature would rewrite the rules for a single race: the looming battle against Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/montana-election-bill-senate-tester.html

Hunter Biden’s lawyer met with then-VP Biden at White House on same day he discussed subpoena with Hunter

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Hunter Biden’s attorney had a 2016 meeting with then-Vice President Joe Biden at the White House the same day the attorney met with Hunter to discuss a subpoena related to the federal investigation into Hunter’s business partner, Devon Archer, records show. On March 23, 2016, Hunter sent an email to…

Republican 2024 Hopefuls Flock to N.R.A. Meeting in the Wake of Mass Shootings

New York Times The current and potential 2024 presidential candidates are expected to show support for gun owners’ rights — a core issue for the party’s base, but one that can be a tougher sell in a general election. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/nra-guns-republicans-2024.html

Russian defense chief orders to organize control of Pacific Fleet’s sweeping drills

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The defense chief also issued instructions to ensure strict compliance with safety requirements, the safekeeping and handling of weapons and ammunition https://tass.com/defense/1604247

IEA expects global oil supply to drop by 400,000 barrels per day over OPEC+ decision

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On April 2, a number of OPEC+ nations announced a voluntary output reduction from May to the end of 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1604245

Saudi-Led Oil Cuts Risk Fueling Inflation, IEA Says

Wall Street Journal The oil market will fall into a far larger oil deficit sooner than expected following surprise production cuts from some of OPEC’s leading members, the Paris-based energy watchdog said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-led-oil-cuts-risk-fueling-inflation-and-harming-global-economy-iea-says-a9416a69

Cuban president lays blame for conflict in Ukraine on Washington

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Miguel Diaz-Canel called on the international community to support initiatives that would contribute to establishing a dialogue between the parties to the conflict https://tass.com/world/1604241