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Russia Releases First Film Shot in Space, Beating Hollywood Project

Moscow Times The director brought back more than 30 hours of footage shot on board the International Space Station. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/20/russia-releases-first-film-shot-in-space-beating-hollywood-project-a80890

NATO chief to meet Zelensky during April 20 visit to Kiev — FT

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The unannounced visits of NATO officials to countries where active combat is underway are common practice https://tass.com/defense/1607089

Germany’s Saxony state to open office in Taipei for science, tech exchanges

Taipei, April 20 (CNA) The state government of Saxony in Germany is planning to open a liaison office in Taipei to facilitate bilateral exchanges in the areas of science and technology, visiting state official Sebastian Gemkow said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304200014

Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Make Second Attempt to Launch Starship Rocket

Wall Street Journal The vehicle’s inaugural flight could occur as soon as 9:28 a.m. ET Thursday, after Monday’s mission was scrubbed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/spacex-starship-elon-musk-second-launch-attempt-bf932aaf

Gazprom has gas reserves for 100 more years

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Chairman of the holding’s Board of Directors Zubkov, Gazprom is the world leader in terms of gas reserves https://tass.com/economy/1607081

IRS whistleblower claims Hunter Biden investigation is being mishandled: Read the letter

Fox News The Biden administration is mishandling its investigation into Hunter Biden, according to a Wednesday letter sent to House and Senate lawmakers from attorney Mark D. Lytle, representing an IRS criminal supervisory special agent. Read the letter below. App users: Click here. HUNTER BIDEN INVESTIGATION BEING MISHANDLED, ‘CLEAR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST’: IRS WHISTLEBLOWER https://www.foxnews.com/politics/irs-whistleblower-claims-hunter-biden-investigation-being-mishandled-read-letter

Kremlin does not comment on reports that there will be no new EU sanctions against Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, it was reported that the EU believes no additional sanctions will be imposed against Russia since further restrictions will result in even more exemptions https://tass.com/politics/1607079

Nevada Senate advances bill protecting residents seeking out-of-state abortions

Fox News The Nevada state Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would strengthen existing protections for out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers from outside prosecution and penalties as Democratic leadership vows to make the western swing state a safe haven for abortion patients. A spokesperson for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo indicated that Lombardo could sign…

Iran’s partners face misery, Netanyahu says as Riyadh mends Tehran ties

Jerusalem Post Netanyahu spoke as Iran has restored its diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and invited the country’s king to visit Teheran. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739768

Ukrainian air-defence systems require ammunition replenishment: 1,500 Russian aerial targets were destroyed in last five months

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine needs a more significant supply of both air-defence systems and of ammunition for them, as a lot of them have been actively used to deflect Russian large-scale missile attacks in winter and spring. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7398709/