Category: Nations
New privatization idea not discussed today — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The idea was earlier proposed by VTB CEO Andrey Kostin https://tass.com/economy/1602819
Read MoreUkraine’s Ministry of Defence explains why Armed Forces do not leave Bakhmut
Pravda Ukraine The city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk Oblast took the brunt of the Russian invaders in the East, and leaving the city would mean allowing the Russians deeper into the Ukrainian territory. Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, on the air of national television Quote from Maliar: “It is in Bakhmut where…
Read MoreTakeda not confirming sale of plant in Russia — source
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Kommersant news outlet reported earlier that Takeda is considering options of selling its Russian plant located in Yaroslavl https://tass.com/economy/1602817
Read MoreDemocrat seeking to replace Rep. Katie Porter drops out of race after suffering fall, brain injury
Fox News Former Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif, formally withdrew from the race to replace Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif, Tuesday, saying he had suffered a fall and a brain injury. Rouda’s campaign issued the announcement Tuesday, saying Rouda had met with his doctor, who recommended that he end his campaign. The former representative says he suffered…
Read MoreRussia Begins Fuel Deliveries to Iran by Train – Reuters
Moscow Times In the face of international sanctions, Russia is now exporting fuel products to Iran by rail, Reuters reported on Tuesday. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russia-begins-fuel-deliveries-to-iran-by-train-reuters-a80799
Read MoreCanada imposes sanctions against 14 Russian nationals, 34 entities — Trudeau
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The sanctioned companies include cargo airlines, satellite data companies, and communication equipment makers, among other things https://tass.com/world/1602815
Read MoreDOD Releases 2023 REPI Resilience Project Funding Guide
Defense.gov The REPI Program works to preserve military missions by supporting cost-sharing agreements between the Military Services, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private conservation organizations. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3358805/dod-releases-2023-repi-resilience-project-funding-guide/
Read MoreAdministration Shares Biden, Trump Classified Documents With Lawmakers
Wall Street Journal Officials last week began providing the information to the bipartisan ‘Gang of Eight’. https://www.wsj.com/articles/administration-shares-biden-trump-classified-documents-with-lawmakers-7f60d956
Read MoreBiden administration asks public for help regulating AI systems like ChatGPT
Fox News Federal regulators are asking the public for input on policies that would hold artificial intelligence (AI) systems accountable and help manage risks from the rapidly growing and powerful technology. As programs like ChatGPT gain popularity for their astounding ability to answer written questions with human-like responses, policymakers and tech experts are increasingly concerned…
Read MoreDoD Approves Software Modernization Implementation Plan
Defense.gov The Defense Department’s Software Modernization Implementation Plan identifies key activities, near-term milestones, and responsibilities for driving the process improvements and capabilities needed to achieve the Department’s software modernization vision. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3358831/dod-approves-software-modernization-implementation-plan/
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