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Kremlin says detained US reporter ‘violated’ Russian law

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738953

Yemen authorities, Houthis to swap prisoners on April 14 — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that during the first stage 72 prisoners will be swapped https://tass.com/world/1602451

Legislature condemns China’s military exercises around Taiwan

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Lawmakers across party lines on Tuesday condemned China for conducting military drills around Taiwan and urged Beijing to immediately stop its “intimidation.” https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304110015

How This Construction Technique Prevents Skyscrapers From Sinking

Wall Street Journal Super-tall skyscrapers are being built in cities around the world where they might normally sink. But a process called deep-soil mixing allows builders to give skyscrapers a stronger base. WSJ explains how the process changes the earth, and the risks it poses as cities expand. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-this-construction-technique-prevents-skyscrapers-from-sinking-d558634c

Israeli asks ChatGPT to write ‘South Park’ episode on judicial reform crisis

Jerusalem Post The plot of South Park episode parodying the judicial reform crisis features with Cartman as Benjamin Netanyahu, Butters as Sara Netanyahu and Kenny as Bezalel Smotrich. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-738943

Strive for peace but prepare for war: TPP Chairman Ko

New York, April 10 (CNA) Former Taipei Mayor and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) told a forum in New York Monday that Taiwan must be prepared for war as it seeks cross-strait peace. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110014

Deterioration in China-US relations not Beijing’s fault, diplomat says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Wang Wenbin added that Washington should stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, harming China’s interests and creating barriers for the development of China-US relations https://tass.com/politics/1602445

Sandstorm strikes Beijing, with more on the way as hazy, windy weather sweeps across northern China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It is the eighth sandstorm to hit the Chinese capital so far this year, marking the most active spring storm season in a decade. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216681/sandstorm-strikes-beijing-more-way-hazy-windy-weather-sweeps-across-northern-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Followers Describe Allure of Chinese Businessman Charged With Fraud

Wall Street Journal Guo Wengui said he would help bring democracy to China and topple the Communist Party. ‘I believed that he was a chance for China to become democratic,’ one investor said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/followers-describe-allure-of-chinese-businessman-charged-with-fraud-dcef4f0e

Deepening Florida Drought Hits Ranchers, Growers

Wall Street Journal About two-thirds of the state is under moderate to extreme drought conditions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/deepening-florida-drought-hits-ranchers-growers-d4e9abb1