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Lavrov says Russia will continue to help stabilize situation in Middle East

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The top diplomat stressed that the Russian side is open to discussing relevant initiatives as part of collective work within the United Nations https://tass.com/politics/1609475

London sends thousands of tank shells, including depleted uranium ones, to Kiev — military

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. James Heappey mentioned London’s commitment “to helping Ukraine emerge from this war secure, prosperous and free” https://tass.com/world/1609473

3 Things to Watch This Week

Wall Street Journal Watch as Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin takes a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-gdp-consumer-confidence-and-big-tech-earnings-3-things-to-watch-84a0c216

Russia hosts rapprochement talks with defense ministers from Turkey, Syria

Fox News Russia’s defense minister on Tuesday hosted his counterparts from Iran, Syria and Turkey for talks that were part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments. The Russian Defense Ministry said the talks focused on “practical steps to strengthen security in the Syrian Arab Republic and…

Michigan school district faces lawsuit after forcing students to remove ‘Let’s go Brandon’ sweatshirts

Fox News Two students who were prohibited from wearing clothing that featured a phrase critical of President Biden have filed a lawsuit against their Michigan school district. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) — self-described as “a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and sustaining the individual rights of all Americans to free…

Ozon announces early redemption of 94% of convertible bonds worth $750 mln

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Ozon said that it had obtained US and Cyprus sanctions licenses regarding early redemption of the bonds, or restructuring, and in March 2023 the UK sanctions authority published a general license on the restructuring and its implementation https://tass.com/economy/1609471

Hunter Biden ordered to appear in-person for Arkansas paternity case hearing for unclaimed 4-year-old daughter

Fox News A judge in Arkansas has ordered Hunter Biden to appear in-person for a hearing next Monday regarding the paternity case of his unacknowledged 4-year-old daughter. An order entered Monday in the Circuit Court of Independence County — but posted on the court website Tuesday — says Biden must appear in person in Batesville,…

Turkey, Ukraine’s largest buyer of wheat and barley, introduces a 130% import tariff on grain

Pravda Ukraine Turkey, the largest buyer of Ukrainian wheat and barley, is introducing an import tariff on wheat, barley, and corn from 1 May this year. Source: Turkey’s official newspaper T.C. Official Gazette. The duty rate from 1 May will be 130% instead of the current 0%. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/25/7399392/

The GOP Is Out of Step on Abortion

Wall Street Journal More-restrictive bans might play well in the primaries but are a loser in November. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gop-is-out-of-step-on-abortion-trump-desantis-six-15-weeks-mifepristone-dobbs-roe-1c6ae0d3

Middle East Quartet falls victim to destructive actions of US, EU — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The top diplomat highlighted that instead of supporting the Arab peace initiative and trying to settle the Palestinian problem, the United States and the European Union “continue destructive attempts to substitute real peace for some sort of economic half-measures https://tass.com/politics/1609469