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Ukraine’s Defence Minister names two reasons why West hesitates to supply all weapons to Ukraine: first reason is connected to Merkel

Pravda Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov, Defense Minister of Ukraine, believes that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel prevented the membership of Ukraine and Georgia in the North Atlantic Alliance in 2008, giving an opportunity for Russia to attack the two countries. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/16/7398094/

Netherlands allocates 100 million euros to Ukraine to support farmers and prepare for winter

Pravda Ukraine Through the World Bank mechanism, the Netherlands is allocating 100 million euros for guarantees to finance agricultural businesses in Ukraine and generators to help the country survive the coming winter. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/16/7398093/

Likud union leader confirms: Netanyahu helped plan judicial reform strike

Jerusalem Post Israel Airport Authority union chief Pinchas Idan has stated that the strike was held with the knowledge and support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739354

2 drug factories raided in northern Taiwan; 3 suspects arrested

Taipei, April 16 (CNA) Law enforcement authorities recently raided two factories in New Taipei and Yilan that were illegally producing the drug mephedrone, and three suspects arebeing held incommunicado, the Keelung District Prosecutors Office said Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304160009

Cori Bush’s campaign paid thousands to her husband for personal security services in recent months

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Cori Bush’s campaign funneled thousands of dollars to her new husband for private security services in recent months, records reviewed by Fox News Digital show. The Missouri Democrat’s committee pushed $12,500 to her spouse, Cortney Merritts, between January and the end of March, according to her campaign’s newly released filings. During…

IRGC seize foreign vessel carrying 1,450,000 liters of smuggled fuel

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739351

SEC Targets Bittrex, Fallen Giant of U.S. Crypto Exchanges

Wall Street Journal Bittrex, once ranked as the country’s biggest platform for trading digital assets, is leaving the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-targets-bittrex-fallen-giant-of-u-s-crypto-exchanges-4bd615b6

Chip Roy, Pivotal in House Speaker Talks, Braces for Fight on Debt Ceiling

Wall Street Journal The Texas Republican, a conservative aligned with the House Freedom Caucus, is well-versed in procedures and issues and ready for a brawl over the nation’s borrowing limit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chip-roy-pivotal-in-house-speaker-talks-braces-for-fight-on-debt-ceiling-d8675955

Syria’s FM to Algeria, Tunisia to revive diplomatic ties

Washington Post Syria’s chief diplomat is on a visit to Algeria and Tunisia as part of efforts to revive diplomatic relationships in the Arab world https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/16/syria-foreign-minister-visit-algeria/8441faba-dc45-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh in spotlight at Hong Kong Film Awards, returns to city where career took off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysian actress, who kick-started career in city, expected to be presenting prizes at Hong Kong’s most prestigious film awards. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3217251/academy-award-winner-michelle-yeoh-spotlight-hong-kong-film-awards-returns-city-where-career-took?utm_source=rss_feed