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Israel taps openly racist politician as top envoy to New York

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime nominates a self-proclaimed “racist” politician as its consul general in the US city of New York. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/21/701956/Israeli-regime-taps-openly-racist-politician-as-top-envoy-to-New-York

Dominic Raab, U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, Resigns Amid Bullying Scandal

New York Times The hard-line Brexiteer, one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s most loyal political allies, was found by an independent inquiry to have mistreated subordinates. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/europe/uk-raab-resigns-bullying.html

Sudan Army Chief Commits to Civilian Rule, but Not a Cease-Fire

New York Times Gunfights in the capital, Khartoum, continued for a seventh day, despite calls for a pause as the Muslim-majority nation marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/africa/sudan-fighting-cease-fire-eid.html

Ukrainian officials express frustration at the pace of weapons deliveries.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/europe/defense-chiefs-meet-on-aid-for-ukraine-with-an-eye-on-its-long-awaited-offensive.html

‘A Quick Death or a Slow Death’: Prisoners Choose War to Get Lifesaving Drugs

New York Times An estimated 20 percent of Russia prisoner recruits are H.I.V. positive. To some, the front lines seemed less risky than prisons where they said they were denied effective treatments. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/europe/russia-wagner-group-hiv-prisoners-ukraine.html

US trying to sabotage Yemen peace efforts: Senior official

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The head of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council insist the US intends to sabotage peace efforts in the crisis-hit nation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/21/701952/US-seeking-to-sabotage-peace-process-in-crisis-hit-Yemen–Head-of-Supreme-Political-Council

Russian weapons sales to India take a hit over US sanctions fears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indian payments for arms amounting to more than US$2 billion have been stuck for about a year as both sides struggle to find a way to avoid breaching sanctions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3217858/russian-weapons-sales-india-take-hit-over-us-sanctions-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

Sudan conflict: US, Japan, South Korea deploy military assets for possible rescue missions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. International powers have been struggling to evacuate citizens from Sudan’s capital after the city’s airport and several districts housing embassies were caught up in fighting between two rival military groups. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3217854/sudan-conflict-us-japan-south-korea-deploy-military-assets-possible-rescue-missions?utm_source=rss_feed

As Gaza Celebrates Eid, a Gift for Women — and a Duty for Men

New York Times Palestinian Muslims give the eidiya — a gift of money — to female relatives and children on the Eid that marks the end of Ramadan. It is a revered tradition but one that can come with a heavy price. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/middleeast/eid-ramadan-gaza-palestinians.html

South Korean tech giant Naver investigated over death of new mum bullied at work

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The victim’s family claimed the programmer committed suicide in 2022 after she was forced to transfer to a team, which wasn’t related to her speciality, and treated unfairly at work. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217843/south-korean-tech-giant-naver-investigated-over-death-new-mum-bullied-work?utm_source=rss_feed