China military continuing drills around Taiwan, encircling island – state media
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738760
Read MoreStreaming into Southeast Asia, Netflix faces repeated censorship demands
Washington Post As Netflix expands rapidly in Southeast Asia, its commitment to artistic expression is being tested by Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and others. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/netflix-streaming-censorship-southeast-asia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreWill Rahul Gandhi’s prison sentence deal ‘death blow’ to India’s opposition Congress party?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gandhi risks being barred from contesting next year’s election if he fails to overturn his two-year jail sentence over remarks about the Modi name. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216332/will-rahul-gandhis-prison-sentence-deal-death-blow-indias-opposition-congress-party?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRight time for Hong Kong to invest in Web3 digital economy, finance chief says despite volatility and cryptocurrency fallout
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paul Chan sounds confident note with city to host two-day digital economy summit attended by industry bigwigs worldwide. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216455/right-time-hong-kong-invest-web3-digital-economy-finance-chief-says-despite-volatility-and?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah
New York Times Israel accused Hamas, a Palestinian militia, of firing rockets into Israel from Lebanon, underscoring its deepening ties with Hezbollah, the dominant Lebanese militia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/middleeast/rockets-lebanon-hamas-hezbollah-israel.html
Read MoreChina sends warplanes, warships near Taiwan as PLA drills enter 2nd day
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued sending warplanes and warships to conduct drills around Taiwan on Sunday as its three-day, around-the-island exercises entered their second day, according to Taiwan’s military. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090006
Read MoreDonald Trump winning 2024 US election will not change Aukus plans, Australia’s Albanese says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the Aukus agreement to buy US nuclear submarines was a deal between nations, ‘not just between leaders’, and wasn’t concerned about any impact should Donald Trump return to the…
Read MoreIsrael strikes Syrian sites and readies for more unrest, protests
Washington Post Far-right officials condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to rocket strikes from Lebanon and attacks on civilians as anti-government protesters rallied in Tel Aviv. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/israel-lebanon-attack-tel-aviv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreTaiwan’s badminton ace Tai Tzu-ying plans to retire at end of 2024
Kaohsiung, April 9 (CNA) After competing on the badminton court for over two decades, Taiwanese top female shuttler Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) has announced she will retire at the end of next year. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090005
Read MoreNetanyahu, Lapid to meet for security briefing on Sunday afternoon
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738759
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