Breaking up with Russia is hard for many Western firms, despite war
Washington Post Russia has created major obstacles for foreign companies seeking to leave, but some firms have stayed on, making money and grabbing market share, despite promising to pull out. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/western-brands-russia-sanctions-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreBreaking up with Russia is hard for many Western firms, despite war
Washington Post Russia has created major obstacles for foreign companies seeking to leave, but some firms have stayed on, making money and grabbing market share, despite promising to pull out. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/13/western-brands-russia-sanctions-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreKaohsiung to limit use of 12 swimming pools amid drought
Taipei, April 15 (CNA) The use of 12 swimming pools in Kaohsiung will be restricted with effect from April 20, due to a drought that has gripped most of southern Taiwan, the city government said Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304150009
Read MoreIsrael Police to restrict Christian Holy Light ceremony in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Post In contrast to previous years, when as many as 10,000 worshippers packed into the church, only 1,800 will be allowed inside this year. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739298
Read MoreJapan approves first casino in big bet for an untapped market
Washington Post The government approved plans for a $8.1 billion resort, which will house the country’s first casino. The complex is set to open on an island in Osaka in 2029. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/japan-casino-osaka-resort-approved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreJapan auteur Kitano’s latest samurai film headed to Cannes
Washington Post Takeshi Kitano’s new film, premiering at the Cannes Film Festival next month, is a samurai story without heroes, mercilessly portraying human greed, betrayal and cruelty https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/kitano-film-japan-samurai-cannes/0f9f3b58-db7f-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreLeaks Spotlight U.S.-Russia Rivalry in Middle East
Wall Street Journal Leaked intelligence documents highlight how military relationships between Russia and U.S. allies in the Middle East have sown discord with Washington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/intelligence-leaks-spotlight-u-s-russia-rivalry-in-middle-east-eb9351e0
Read MoreRussia says Wagner Group seizes two more areas in Ukraine’s Bakhmut
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739297
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong allows staff to use ChatGPT under new guidelines but students still banned
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Varsity softens stance on ChatGPT allowing staff to use it for free for trial from April 17 to June 30. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217189/university-hong-kong-allows-staff-use-chatgpt-under-new-guidelines-students-still-banned-using-ai?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGeorge Mitchell’s secret to peace holds lessons — in N. Ireland and U.S.
Washington Post In an interview, the former Senate majority leader says he believes that the keys to his success in brokering peace in Northern Ireland — patience and listening — are missing from today’s U.S. politics. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/15/george-mitchell-northern-ireland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
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