Russian-appointed head of Crimea admits that peninsula is being carefully prepared for Ukraine’s counteroffensive
Pravda Ukraine The Russian-appointed head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, boasted of the modern echeloned defence of the Russian army on the annexed peninsula and declared that the counteroffensive of Ukraine does not frighten the occupiers. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397388/
Read MoreGermany launches plan to relax rigid family name system
Washington Post Germany’s justice minister has launched plans to relax the country’s strict restrictions on family names — for example, allowing couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their children https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/germany-surnames-reform-double-barreled-children-draft/beed4a8e-d862-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreMyanmar military airstrike kills dozens in Sagaing, opposition leaders say
Washington Post The attack, carried out by a fighter jet and military helicopter on Kantbalu Township, may be one of the deadliest since Myanmar’s military coup. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/myanmar-airstrike-sagaing-opposition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreHunter Biden Just Can’t Stop Getting Into Trouble
The photos from Easter Weekend with the Bidens betray a much darker scene. Hunter Biden is going down, as, in my opinion, there’s simply too much evidence and animus toward him from Joe Biden’s political enemies for him to survive these ongoing investigations. The post Hunter Biden Just Can’t Stop Getting Into Trouble appeared first…
Read MoreChina’s internet watchdog proposes rules, security assessment for AI tools similar to ChatGPT
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Operators must ensure the propriety of the content produced by their generate AI services, according to new rules proposed by China’s internet regulator. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3216691/chinas-internet-watchdog-proposes-rules-security-assessment-ai-tools-similar-chatgpt?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussia Bans EU-Russia Civil Society Forum as ‘Undesirable’ Org
Moscow Times The EU-RUSSIA CSF was created to foster cooperation between Russian and European NGOs. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russia-bans-eu-russia-civil-society-forum-as-undesirable-org-a80787
Read MoreChinese aircraft, ships lingering around Taiwan following military drills
Fox News Planes and ships belonging to China’s military are still lingering around Taiwan Tuesday, despite Beijing announcing last night that its three days of drills were over, a report says. Taiwan’s defense ministry said this morning it observed nine Chinese ships and 26 aircraft, including J-16 and Su-30 fighters, conducting combat readiness patrols around…
Read MoreUS embassy in Ukraine in fact works as Pentagon’s field office — Russian legislator
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “This is probably a monstrous precedent of how diplomatic channels of communication should not be used at all,” Irina Yarovaya noted https://tass.com/world/1602587
Read MoreSmith & Wesson Model 36 Chief’s Special: A Top Subnose Revolver Gun?
Do You Agree? “Smith & Wesson Chief’s Special is the most popular .38 snubby. This is because most buyers hardly shoot these guns at all, and buy strictly on the basis of eye appeal.” The post Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief’s Special: A Top Subnose Revolver Gun? appeared first on 19FortyFive. https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/04/smith-wesson-model-36-chiefs-special-a-top-subnose-revolver-gun/
Read MoreAfter Nearly $2 Billion Hit From U.S. Bank Crisis, Pension Giant Alecta Ousts CEO
Wall Street Journal Alecta’s chief executive is stepping down after the Swedish pension fund lost nearly $2 billion in March from its bad bets on U.S. lenders including Silicon Valley Bank. https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-nearly-2-billion-hit-from-u-s-bank-crisis-pension-giant-alecta-ousts-ceo-13aa9b99
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