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Asean calls for end to Myanmar violence after 100 killed in military air strike

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Asean chair Indonesia also ‘strongly condemned’ the attack that killed up to 100 people, including children, in Sagaing. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216884/asean-calls-end-myanmar-violence-after-100-killed-military-air-strike?utm_source=rss_feed

Saudi Arabia, Syria call for end to foreign military presence on Syrian soil

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria and Saudi Arabia call for an end to foreign military presence on Syrian oil and West’s interventions in the Arab country, as they resume diplomatic ties after years of estrangement https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/13/701449/Saudi-Arabia,-Syria-agree-to-resume-consular-services,-vow-to-combat-all-forms-of-terrorism

Michelle Yeoh brings Oscar home to Malaysia, visits her father’s grave with trophy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The actress shared a photo of her paying homage to her late father at his graveyard to mark Qing Ming. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216871/michelle-yeoh-brings-oscar-home-malaysia-visits-her-fathers-grave-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed

Syria denounces international silence, raps Israeli settlers’ incursions into al-Aqsa

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria censures recurrent incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/12/701447/Syria-condemns-Israeli-settlers-for-storming-Aqsa-Mosque-compound-in-occupied-al-Quds

Japan sees Philippines, Malaysia as ‘like-minded’ nations in military aid plan to counter China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokyo’s decision to use international aid for military purposes is a ‘paradigm shift’ but won’t lead to an arms race in Asia, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216844/japan-sees-philippines-malaysia-minded-nations-military-aid-plan-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Leaked Document Says Russia’s Ally Serbia Is Sending Arms to Ukraine

New York Times The revelation could create tensions between the Kremlin and the Balkan nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/leaked-document-serbia-ukraine.html

China’s Haichang secures deal to develop theme parks, zoo and safari in Saudi Arabia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Haichang will develop various forms of entertainment venues, such as family entertainment centres, water parks and zoos across different cities in Saudi Arabia. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3216832/chinas-haichang-secures-deal-develop-theme-parks-zoo-and-safari-saudi-arabia?utm_source=rss_feed

Miscommunication Nearly Led to Russian Jet Shooting Down British Spy Plane, U.S. Officials Say

New York Times Recently leaked intelligence documents called the incident, last year, a near shoot down. Officials said it was more serious than originally reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/russian-jet-british-spy-plane.html

Macron Says France Backs Status Quo on Taiwan

New York Times An earlier suggestion by the French president that the security of Taiwan was not Europe’s immediate concern had drawn sharp criticism from some Western allies and commentators. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/france-macron-taiwan-china.html

Maybe baby: India’s Muslims take to family planning with encouragement from priests

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The shrinking of India’s Muslim families underlines success of its decades-old population control programmes, signals demographic stability. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3216842/maybe-baby-indias-muslims-take-family-planning-encouragement-priests?utm_source=rss_feed