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Chinese senior diplomat meets with Syria’s Assad

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. China’s Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun has met with Syrian President Bahsar al-Assad, following the recent efforts to a political solution to the Syrian conflict. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/29/702427/Syria-China-special-envoy-Zhai-Jun-meeting-Assad-Faisal-Mekdad-Syrian-conflict-political-solution

5 Russian Villages Without Power After Ukraine Shelling

Moscow Times Russia’s Belgorod region has reported repeated shelling attacks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/29/5-russian-villages-without-power-after-ukraine-shelling-a80986

Why are China and Singapore sending minesweepers on joint maritime drill mission?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The exercise’s location has not been revealed but it could reflect concerns about the Malacca Strait, analyst says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3218843/why-are-china-and-singapore-sending-minesweepers-joint-maritime-drill-mission?utm_source=rss_feed

His 1960 Corvette Is At Home in a Public Brooklyn Garage

Wall Street Journal Jan Hyde drives his first-generation Corvette on New York City’s potholed streets “when the weather is nice.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/his-1960-corvette-is-at-home-in-a-public-brooklyn-garage-e794e6b9

Chicago Eatery That Invented Pizza Pot Pie in Legal Battle

Wall Street Journal Despite an ownership fight, it is business as usual at the longtime eatery where patrons line the sidewalk to get a seat. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-restaurant-that-invented-pizza-pot-pie-embroiled-in-legal-battle-a3e40a72

How Ron DeSantis Could Unlock $86 Million for a Presidential Run

Wall Street Journal Some election lawyers say the cash, sitting in a Florida political committee, can’t be used to help his White House bid, but his allies are pressing forward. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-ron-desantis-could-unlock-86-million-for-a-presidential-run-850b81c0

China’s Oil Strategy Mixes Diplomacy and a Domestic Drilling Push

Wall Street Journal Chinese oil companies are increasing their drilling at home and signing big deals overseas as part of a push for energy security. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-oil-strategy-mixes-diplomacy-and-a-domestic-drilling-push-89a1cedf

Zelenskyy on possible losses during liberation of Crimea: Russia is greatly weakened

Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that Russia has been greatly weakened in its year-long war with Ukraine, so the prospects of Ukraine suffering great losses of manpower during the liberation of Crimea have changed significantly. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/29/7399996/

North Korea threatens to deploy more nuclear assets as US prepares to send submarine

Fox News North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong responded Saturday to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol after the world leader urged the U.S. to continue pressing North Korea with military strength. During a diplomatic visit to the United States this week, Yoon spoke to Congress about his desire to curb North Korea’s nuclear program and…

28 arrested in gun attacks on New Taipei pawn shop

Taipei, April 28 (CNA) A total of 28 individuals have been arrested in connection to two gun attacks on a New Taipei pawn shop earlier this month, including the alleged mastermind, who was repatriated from Malaysia on Friday, police said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304290010