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In big climate move, EPA set to unveil tough limits on auto emissions

Washington Post The EPA next week is expected to unveil a rule that would accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, by setting long-term restrictions on auto emissions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/09/epa-auto-emissions-rules-climate/

Hamburg police warn of possible toxins in air due to fire; 140 evacuated

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738776

Arranging an mpox vaccine appointment in Taiwan

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Starting Monday, the government will open registration for 25,000 publicly funded doses of the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine at 48 designated hospitals around Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304090009

China’s PLA launches simulated precision strikes on Taiwan as ‘Joint Sword’ drills enter second day

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland forces make dozens of flights and passages across the median line in the Taiwan Strait and into the island’s air defence zone. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216461/chinese-military-launches-simulated-precision-strikes-taiwan-joint-sharp-sword-drills-enter-day-2?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese, Taiwanese ships in Taiwan Strait stand-off, source says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738775

Netanyahu: Israel in a challenging security situation on all fronts

Jerusalem Post The prime minister looked to reassure local council heads in the South following a weekend of terror attacks and rocket strikes across Israel. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738774

Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court

New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html

PLG’s Pilots extend record losing streak as see-saw season continues

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) On Jan. 15, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots were the toast of Taiwan’s P.LEAGUE+ (PLG), having catapulted to the top of the PLG standings with a league record 10th consecutive win. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090008

Direct ATM withdrawals of NT$6,000 cash handouts to start Monday

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Eligible individuals who wish to collect a NT$6,000 (US$197) cash handout from Taiwan’s government without registering first will be able to do so from more than 26,000 designated ATMs around the nation beginning Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304090007

Gaza, West Bank closures to continue throughout Passover, IDF confirms

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738767