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Ukrainian PM arrives in USA: “We count on new agreements”

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has reported that he arrived with an official visit in the United States, during which he plans to discuss a number of issues important to Ukraine. Source: Shmyhal on Telegram Quote from Shmyhal: “We are starting our work in the United States. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397564/

South Africa Admits Putin’s ICC Arrest Warrant ‘Spanner in the Works’

Moscow Times The ICC’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin will complicate his plan to attend a BRICS summit there in August, South Africa has said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/south-africa-admits-putins-icc-arrest-warrant-spanner-in-the-works-a80808

Fox News to Host First Republican Presidential Primary Debate

New York Times The candidates will face off in August in Milwaukee. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says they will be asked to agree to a loyalty pledge before they take the stage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/republican-primary-debate-milwaukee.html

LeBron James Just Wanted a Chance at the Playoffs. Now He’s Got It.

Wall Street Journal The Los Angeles Lakers spent the majority of the season injured and outside the playoff picture. As the postseason gets under way, they’re healthy, whole and hitting their stride. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-nba-playoffs-fa9a2b1d

In Photos: Russian Military Ramps Up Army Recruitment Drive

Moscow Times The Russian army is reportedly aiming to recruit 400,000 new contract soldiers to bolster its stagnating invasion of Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/in-photos-russian-military-ramps-up-army-recruitment-drive-a80794

Moldova reduces consumption of Russian gas by 56% in March — Moldovagaz

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Gas tariffs in Moldova have jumped 7-fold since the end of 2021, to $1.6 per cubic meter of gas https://tass.com/economy/1603245

Netherlands to end LNG imports from Russia -Bloomberg, citing minister

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739038

U.S. Regulators Playing Catch-Up With Tesla-Focused Detroit

Wall Street Journal American car manufacturers already had plenty of reasons to invest in EVs before Washington’s new tailpipe-emissions proposal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-regulators-playing-catch-up-with-tesla-focused-detroit-e7aa264

A Panda Is Coming Home, and Her Chinese Fans Say It’s About Time

New York Times Ya Ya, who has been at the Memphis Zoo for 20 years, will soon return to China, where a campaign accusing the zoo of mistreating her has resonated on social media. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/asia/panda-china-memphis-zoo-ya-ya.html

China announces fair trade inspections on 2,455 products from Taiwan

Taipei, April 12 (CNA) China on Wednesday announced that it will start inspecting whether 2,455 products from Taiwan conform to the nation’s fair trade rules, including agricultural products, textiles, metals, coal and minerals, effective immediately. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304120022