Category: Nations
Shunned in the West, Russian performers turn to China as Beijing and Moscow boost cultural ties
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Bolshoi ballet, soprano Anna Netrebko and conductor Velery Gergiev among those taking the stage in China after facing sanctions in US and Europe. Experts say Beijing and Moscow are promoting culture to support…
Read MoreIndonesian expats pray for peace at Eid al-Fitr event in Taipei
Taipei, April 22 (CNA) Thousands of Indonesian migrant workers and students gathered for Eid al-Fitr prayers in Taipei Saturday, with many praying for peace in Taiwan as they marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304220002
Read MoreAI concentrating more power in Big Tech’s hands, NYU researchers warn
Fox News The rise of artificial intelligence is entrenching more economic and political power in the hands of Big Tech companies, according to researchers at New York University (NYU) who argue AI must undergo more scrutiny and regulation. AI Now, a research institute at NYU, released a new report detailing how major tech companies wield…
Read MoreExplosion rock Russian-occupied Melitopol on morning of 22 April
Pravda Ukraine Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, reported an explosion in the Russian-occupied city on the morning of Saturday, 22 April. Source: Fedorov on Telegram Quote: “Morning cotton in temporarily occupied Melitopol. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/22/7398973/
Read MoreWestern attempts to abolish Russian culture failed, says Russian ambassador to Spain
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier pointed out, the West unleashed a “blatant anti-Russian campaign and hysterical attempts to cancel” Russian culture, “creating obstacles in the way of contacts in the field of science, education, and public diplomacy” https://tass.com/politics/1608077
Read MoreSpanish Leopard 2A4 will arrive in Ukraine in the coming days
Pravda Ukraine Spain will supply six Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine in the coming days. Spain has pledged to supply a total of 10 Leopard tanks. Source: Tagesschau, citing José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, in an interview with the Funke Mediengruppe newspapers Details: Albares said that Spain…
Read MoreAuthorities declare state of emergency in Kamchatka’s district affected by volcanic ash
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said he would ask the government for help with children’s recovery and medical examinations after the Shiveluch eruption https://tass.com/society/1608075
Read MoreStun grenade thrown at home in Tel Aviv on Friday night
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739945
Read MoreUkrainian defenders kill almost 700 Russians in a day
Pravda Ukraine The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed another 680 Russian occupiers and destroyed dozens of pieces of equipment over the course of 21 April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 22 April 2023 are estimated to…
Read MoreChallenge Taiwan triathlon kicks off in Taitung County
Taipei, April 22 (CNA) More than 8,000 triathletes from over 20 countries lined up for the start of the annual two-day Challenge Taiwan in Taitung County Saturday, https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304220001
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