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MAC condemns China’s arrest of Taiwanese activist

Taipei, April 25 (CNA) China’s “willful” arrest of Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan (楊智淵) severely hurts the rights of Taiwanese people and creates fear that will dampen cross-strait relations, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304250023

Russian GDP expected to grow by 1-2% in 2023

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the forecast made by the Central Bank, dynamics of the Russian economy this year may vary from minus 1% to plus 1% https://tass.com/economy/1609231

Tucker Carlson’s Downfall

New York Times He rose at Fox News by tapping into fears of a changing society https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/briefing/tucker-carlson.html

Bud Light Controversy Illustrates Heightened Risks for Brands That Touch on Sociopolitical Topics

Wall Street Journal The outcry over the beer’s partnership with a transgender advocate could cause brands to rethink whether and how they address contentious social issues. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bud-light-controversy-illustrates-heightened-risks-for-brands-that-touch-on-sociopolitical-topics-9625f3cd

No serious talks with US or West feasible today, says senior Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Vladimir Yermakov said Washington has been clinging to any chance to retain what he described as its “increasingly dubious” position as a global hegemon, while seeking to escalate things further with Russia and other countries that can no longer accept the odious concept…

Rumours about new Russian offensive on Kyiv were disinformation from Russian General Staff

Pravda Ukraine According to a secret document of the US Department of Defence, which appeared on the social media as a result of a large-scale leak, the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia reported in February 2023 about “successful efforts at operational camouflage” designed to convince Ukrainian intelligence…

Annual inflation in Russia about 2.5% in late April — presidential aide

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is highlighted that annual inflation in Russia slowed down to 2.82% as of April 17 https://tass.com/economy/1609227

Russian envoy says will meet with his counterparts on Afghanistan in Doha next Monday

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Zamir Kabulov will meet with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) chief and his Turkish counterpart https://tass.com/politics/1609225

Russian financial system fills niches left by Western banks — presidential aide

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that Russia did not pay sufficient attention to development of the country and imported goods accounted for a large portion in consumption https://tass.com/economy/1609223

IDF soldiers’ ammunition stolen during Remembrance Day ceremony

Jerusalem Post The arrest of two suspects was extended for several days as the investigation into the attempted theft continues. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-740238