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US developing biological weapons components near Russian border — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Igor Kirillov stressed that the United States had refuted none of the evidence cited by the Russian defense ministry https://tass.com/defense/1602631

Ukraine to decide on counteroffensive at the last moment – Security Council Secretary

Pravda Ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will make a decision about the start of the planned counteroffensive at the last moment. Source: Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, in Tagesschau news programme of the German ARD TV-channel, as cited by Ukrinform Details: “If somebody thinks that…

Nevada Senate debates harsher fentanyl penalties in response to largest overdose crisis in US history

Fox News A Nevada state Senate committee heard two bills on Monday that could make it the latest state to significantly reduce the amount of fentanyl possession eligible for trafficking charges in response to the largest overdoses crisis in U.S. history. The debate has pitted law enforcement officials against harm reduction advocates and has implications…

During Ramadan, Palestinians Picnic in Aqsa Compound to Break Fast

New York Times A coveted Middle Eastern rice dish has become a social media star at Al Aqsa Mosque, even as tensions escalate at a site also revered by Jews. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/middleeast/jerusalem-aqsa-mosque-ramadan.html

Taiwan’s CPI rises 2.35% year-on-year in March

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Taiwan’s consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, rose 2.35 percent year-on-year in March, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304110022

Natural Gas Adds to Monday’s Sharp Climb

Wall Street Journal Natural gas is extending yesterday’s 8% rally, as bullish investors try to mount a rebound. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-adds-to-mondays-sharp-climb-2f87d2

Ukrainian army’s losses increase by 30% in Krasny Liman area, says LPR officer

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Andrey Marochko told TASS earlier on Tuesday that the Ukrainian military experienced a shortage of munitions and problems with the evacuation of its wounded soldiers in the Krasny Liman direction due to the successful advance by Russian troops in that frontline area https://tass.com/politics/1602629

Presidents of Uzbekistan, Russia discuss Innoprom exhibition

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that particular attention was paid to the issue of efficiently using the floor of the Innoprom international industry exhibition, which will be held in the city of Tashkent in late April https://tass.com/society/1602627

New weapon models shown to Shoigu are now in mass production — Russian Defense Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “In addition, thanks to the implementation of latest technologies, their output is being increased,” the ministry said https://tass.com/defense/1602625

Venezuela’s 2023 ALBA Games to bring Russia, Bolivarian Alliance’s states closer together

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The roster of the Russian national squad at the 2023 ALBA Games is made up of 48 athletes who will compete for medals in a variety of events including boxing, beach volleyball, karate, table tennis, trampoline, weightlifting and rhythmic gymnastics https://tass.com/sport/1602623