Kiev amassing troops near Kupyansk for attack on Lugansk Republic, says expert
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov, Ukrainian troops most likely intend to encircle Russian forces in forest belts to develop their offensive from Kupyansk https://tass.com/politics/1605259
Read MoreSlovakia gives Ukraine remaining 9 of 13 promised warplanes
Washington Post Slovakia has delivered the remaining nine of the 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets that it promised to Ukraine https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/17/slovakia-ukraine-fighter-jets-mig29/34201d0e-dd04-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreChina’s military escorts US navy destroyer through Taiwan Strait — PLA command
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The combat zone troops maintain a high degree of combat readiness at all times and are determined to protect state sovereignty and security as well as peace and stability in the region,” spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the PLA Senior Colonel…
Read MorePutin hails Russian navy’s performance in Pacific drills
Washington Post Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills that involve the entire Russian Pacific Fleet in a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/17/russia-navy-drills-pacific/42d56f6e-dd01-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreAir quality reaches unhealthy levels in parts of Taiwan
Taipei, April 17 (CNA) Air quality in parts of western Taiwan reached unhealthy levels Monday, with the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) warning that the poor conditions could continue through Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304170014
Read MoreDozens of U.N. Countries Criticize Russia Over Detention of WSJ Reporter
Wall Street Journal More than 40 countries have signed on to a statement criticizing Russia over the detention of Evan Gershkovich and protesting Russia’s moves to intimidate the media. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dozens-of-u-n-countries-criticize-russia-over-detention-of-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-f7514fbe
Read MoreChina tries to ‘set record straight’ over envoy’s remark on Filipino workers’ safety in Taiwan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Huang Xilian’s comments during the 8th Manila Forum came under fire, after the Chinese ambassador implied thousands of Filipino workers in Taiwan could be at risk because of joint US-Philippine military drills. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3217333/china-tries-set-record-straight-over-envoys-remark-filipino-workers-safety-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Spotify Knows What You Want to Hear Next
Wall Street Journal With 500 million monthly users, Spotify is the world’s largest music streaming service. Here’s an inside look at how the platform uses machine learning technology to generate personalized recommendations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-spotify-knows-what-you-want-to-hear-next-4cda210d
Read MoreUkraine is de facto a member of NATO, only political decision left – Ukrainian Defence Minister
Pravda Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine’s Defence Minister, believes that Ukraine became a de facto member of NATO with the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion, and only a political decision remains to be made for its de jure entry. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398193/
Read MoreAre ‘armed settlers’ legitimate military targets under int’l law? -analysis
Jerusalem Post Claims have been made that the Dees, who were murdered in a recent terror attack, were armed settlers as justification for them being targeted. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739425
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