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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

Taiwanese aircraft maker signs NT$35 billion deal with GE Aerospace

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), an aircraft maker, said Tuesday that it has signed a NT$35 billion (US$1.14 billion) contract with GE Aerospace to provide key components. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304110021

Easter services for Kiev’s churches to be held online this weekend

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Tensions around the UOC have escalated in recent weeks https://tass.com/society/1602621

North Korea ignores South’s phone calls 5 days in a row, likely protesting US military drills

Fox News North Korea has cut off regular communications with its southern counterpart for the fifth day in a row. South Korean government officials announced Friday that its northern neighbor has failed to respond via the two-way military liaison line normally used twice a day. Since then, the North Korean government has continued to refuse…

Lavrov updates top Kazakh diplomat on Russia’s vision of situation in Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The top diplomat said Russia appreciated Kazakhstan’s balanced position on these issues as he pledged efforts to continue appropriate dialogue https://tass.com/politics/1602619

Trump to return to NYC to face questioning over fraud lawsuit

Fox News Former President Trump will return to New York City this week to face questioning regarding Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit against him and the Trump Organization. Trump is expected to return to NYC from Florida sometime Thursday and will face questions in James’ office in Manhattan. James’ investigation is separate from the…

U.S. Declares WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia

New York Times The finding means that the U.S. government sees the Wall Street Journal reporter as the equivalent of a political hostage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-hostage-detained.html

Selena Forrest Has Something Most Models Don’t

Wall Street Journal Forrest, the 23-year-old model who got her start on the runways after being scouted on the beach, is a fashion chameleon. https://www.wsj.com/articles/selena-forrest-model-miami-fashion-interview-5774682a