Ajeyo Basu (2023-04-18). PM Mohammed Shia al Sudani helping Iran boost military influence in Iraq, claim reports. firstpost.com Baghdad: Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al Sudani has allegedly permitted Iran to increase its military presence in Iraq, particularly in the regions of Kirkuk and Sinjar. | According to a report by the Institute for Study of War, Iran has boosted its influence in neighbouring Iraq through the use of Iranian proxies — a process allegedly aided by Mohammed Shia al Sudani. | The PMF will establish a new operational headquarters in Kirkuk Province on April 17, according to a statement made on April 17 by the Popular Mobilisation Authority, the PMF's official governing body. | According to UK-based Arabic…

WSWS (2023-04-18). NATO to surge troops to Russian border. wsws.org NATO plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Russia's border and as part of an effort to become a "war-fighting alliance," the New York Times reported Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). U.S., NATO pump weapons to Ukraine for own interests, says Irish EU lawmaker. ecns.cn While China presented to the world a peace plan to the Ukraine crisis, "the U.S. and NATO haven't wanted the war to stop" for their own interests, Mick Wallace, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), has said.

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-04-18). House of Cards: Former US navy officer, pro-Russian telegram channel on FBI radar for Pentagon leaks. firstpost.com

Ajeyo Basu (2023-04-18). PM Mohammed Shia al Sudani helping Iran boost military influence in Iraq, claim reports. firstpost.com Baghdad: Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al Sudani has allegedly permitted Iran to increase its military presence in Iraq, particularly in the regions of Kirkuk and Sinjar. | According to a report by the Institute for Study of War, Iran has boosted its influence in neighbouring Iraq through the use of Iranian proxies — a process allegedly aided by Mohammed Shia al Sudani. | The PMF will establish a new operational headquarters in Kirkuk Province on April 17, according to a statement made on April 17 by the Popular Mobilisation Authority, the PMF's official governing body. | According to UK-based Arabic…

WSWS (2023-04-18). NATO to surge troops to Russian border. wsws.org NATO plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Russia's border and as part of an effort to become a "war-fighting alliance," the New York Times reported Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). U.S., NATO pump weapons to Ukraine for own interests, says Irish EU lawmaker. ecns.cn While China presented to the world a peace plan to the Ukraine crisis, "the U.S. and NATO haven't wanted the war to stop" for their own interests, Mick Wallace, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), has said.

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-04-18). House of Cards: Former US navy officer, pro-Russian telegram channel on FBI radar for Pentagon leaks. firstpost.com

teleSUR (2023-04-18). G7 Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran's Nuclear Program. telesurenglish.net In a communiqué published on Tuesday, The Group of Seven foreign ministers expressed a preference for a diplomatic resolution to address the circumstances of Iran's nuclear program. | Related: | "A diplomatic solution remains our preferred way to resolve international concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program," the G7 said. | The foreign ministers acknowledged Iran's stated intentions to facilitate the International Atomic Energy Agency (I…

Staff (2023-04-18). Washington Outraged by Lula da Silva's Comments on Peace in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, US officials interviewed by the Brazilian outlet Folha reported on the Biden administration's views regarding statements made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his visit to China, calling the statements "outrageous." | "Despite declaring itself neutral in the geopolitical dispute between the United States and China, Brazil seems to have clearly aligned itself with China and Russia," they stated. | Lula told reporters in Beijing on Saturday, April 15, that the US should stop inciting war in Ukraine. "America needs to stop fomenting war and start talking about peace; the European…

FP Staff (2023-04-18). Those helping Russia in Ukraine will face 'severe costs', warn G7 foreign ministers. firstpost.com

Shivam Verma (2023-04-18). Tinderbox: Russian spies using dating app Tinder to target German politicians for intel on Ukraine war. firstpost.com

Editor (2023-04-18). Patrick Lawrence: Macron's Europe. scheerpost.com France's president has proven himself to be a well-oiled weathervane. What he says on Monday may not match what he says or does on Wednesday. But his remarks while visiting China are interesting in several ways.

The Conversation (2023-04-18). How the trial of Kara-Murza exposes the brutal repression in Vladimir Putin's Russia. firstpost.com

Ahmed Adel (2023-04-18). US Treasury Secretary Acknowledges Sanctions on Russia Contributes to De-dollarisation. globalresearch.ca

Umang Sharma (2023-04-18). De-dollarisation: Bangladesh ditches dollar, to pay Russia in Chinese yuan for nuclear plant. firstpost.com

unitedEditor (2023-04-18). Intelligence source: The US intends to cut transatlantic data cables to prompt a NATO war against Russia. uwidata.com By Edvard Chesnokov According to our sources in one of the European intelligences services, right now the US National Security Council prepares a major covert operation aimed to disrupt one of the elements of the world's strategic infrastructure. It will put the blame for the disruption on the Kremlin and use such an occasion for …

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). De-dollarization trend: Bangladesh, Russia agree to use RMB to settle payment for nuclear plant. ecns.cn Bangladesh and Russia have agreed to use the Chinese yuan, or RMB, to settle payment for a nuclear plant Moscow is building in the South Asian country, Reuters reported Monday, which will further strengthen the trend of de-dollarization trend worldwide.

Editor (2023-04-18). The sudden arrival of a cold war with China. mronline.org Within a few short years we have gone from celebrating links with China to ripping up essential relationships and paving the ground for military conflict — we must now oppose Aukus and a new nuclear arms race, writes KEN LIVINGSTONE.

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-18). Israeli Apartheid at Last Described in the Pages of the Venerable 'Foreign Affairs' Journal. juancole.com Nasim Ahmed Nasimbythedocks The remarkable pace by which the term "apartheid" has moved from the margins of the Israeli-Palestinian debate to its centre was on powerful display this weekend. The prestigious American magazine, Foreign Affairs, widely considered one of most influential foreign policy magazines shaping Washington's thinking, added its weight behind the claim that …

Gabriel Honrada (2023-04-18). China's Nuclear Supercarrier Vision Coming Into View. asia-pacificresearch.com

FP Explainers (2023-04-18). Spy Games: How China operated a 'secret police station' in New York and threatened pro-democracy activists. firstpost.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). Beijing says G7 'maliciously slandered and smeared' China. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). China land sales revenue falls at slower pace in March. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). China's Yunnan Tin says Myanmar mining halt could hit global supply. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). Exclusive-China expected to lower fine on Ant Group to about $700 million, sources say. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). J.P.Morgan, Citi upgrade China's 2023 full-year GDP growth forecast. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). Zheng 'really excited' about WTA's China return. channelnewsasia.com

Umang Sharma (2023-04-18). Chinese chicanery: 'One-China' for Taiwan, but 'two-state plan' for Israel, Palestine. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China's domestic passenger transportation recovers to 90% of pre-epidemic level. ecns.cn China's domestic aviation passenger transportation scale has recovered to about 90 percent of the pre-epidemic level in the first quarter of this year, according to Civil Aviation Administration as reported by The Paper on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). May Day holiday train tickets to popular destinations in short supply. ecns.cn Train tickets for the May Day holiday have started to sell on China's official train ticket booking platform 12306, with tickets to popular destinations in short supply.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China's Q1 GDP growth indicates good start: experts. ecns.cn Experts said the year-on-year growth rate of 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2023 has exceeded expectations, and judging from main indicators, China's economy made a good start this year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). Lu writing brush craft preserved in east China. ecns.cn The craft of making a Lu writing brush dates back as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). The calligraphy brush, produced in Yinping Town of east China's Shandong Province, is called Lu brush since Shandong Province is dubbed Lu for short.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China improves rural public health system amid policy support. ecns.cn Living in a remote village in northwest China, Liang Weiguo, 76, never thought he would be able to receive medical services at home by making a simple phone call.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China's Hainan to set up rice genotype evaluation and trading system. ecns.cn A genotype evaluation and trading system for rice varieties is expected to be set up in Hainan.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). 800-year-old Chinese fringe tree in full bloom. ecns.cn Magnificent clusters of fragrant and fringe-like blossoms from an 800-year-old Chionanthus retusus, also known as the Chinese fringe tree, were seen in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). Event seen invigorating offshore orders. ecns.cn Chinese exporters have brought their latest innovative products and solutions with cutting-edge technologies to the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) with hopes of clinching more overseas orders.

WSWS (2023-04-18). Universities Australia chief visits Washington to "cement" campuses into AUKUS military pact. wsws.org The visit underscored the eagerness of the university managements to participate in the escalating preparations for war against China.

WSWS (2023-04-18). Australian foreign minister defends commitment to US war plans against China. wsws.org While claiming that a "binary choice" did not have to be made in the deepening geo-strategic conflict between the US and China, Wong nailed the Albanese government's colours firmly to the mast of US imperialism.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). UK's Cineworld scraps planned sale of Eastern European, Israeli operations. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-18). Israeli Army cites 'physiological differences' to deny women service in elite combat units. firstpost.com

trtworld (2023-04-18). Shooting in occupied East Jerusalem leaves two Israelis injured. trtworld.com Israeli police says two people have been wounded after a car was shot at in occupied East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood. | Shooting in occupied East Jerusalem leaves two Israelis injured…

Peter Boyle (2023-04-18). Animated film 'Comrades of JàÆna Amini' to screen at Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival. greenleft.org.au An animated short film made by a group of women and artists in Rojhelat (East Kurdistan) in Iran, Rehevalen JàÆna Amini/Comrades of JàÆna Amini, will screen at the Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival in Sydney on April 27—29, reports Peter Boyle.

Fight Back (2023-04-18). Tucson stands with Palestine: Hands off Al-Aqsa! fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – On April 14, a spirited crowd of around 50 people rallied on the steps of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus to demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel. | The majority of those gathered were students organized by the Student for Justice in Palestine chapter at the U of A. Donning keffiyehs and holding signs that read "Fuck Zionism!" the students roared when chanting "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" | The protest came in response to Israeli occupation forces who recently stormed the Masjid al-Aqsa and brutally attacked and detained hundreds of Palestinians. The Zionists invad…

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-18). Saudis Release More Houthi Prisoners, Relief Ships Dock in Hodeidah. news.antiwar.com The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Monday released more Houthi detainees as part of a unilateral prisoner release as the prospect for a peace deal between the warring sides continues to grow. According to AP, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition said 104 Houthi detainees were released. The step came a day after the Houthis …

Staff (2023-04-18). Estados Unidos arremete contra Brasil por su postura ante el conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El portavoz de Seguridad Nacional de la Casa Blanca, John Kirby, criticó este lunes al presidente de Brasil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, por sus afirmaciones de que EE.UU. debe dejar de fomentar el conflicto en Ucrania. "En este caso, Brasil está repitiendo como un loro la propaganda rusa y china, sin mirar en absoluto los hechos", dijo Kirby.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-18). China vigila destructor de EE.UU. por estrecho de Taiwán. telesurtv.net El vocero del Ejército chino, Shi Yi, informó que las tropas mantienen un alto nivel de alerta "en todo momento".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-18). Rusia y China acusan a EE.UU. por crisis en península coreana. telesurtv.net Moscú apuntó que EE.UU. "contrariamente a sus propios compromisos, se niegan a entablar un diálogo".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-18). Irán y Arabia Saudita acuerdan reabrir embajadas en mayo. telesurtv.net La gestión de China fue decisiva para el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-18). Celebran el 77 aniversario de la independencia de Siria. telesurtv.net Jefes de Estado de Rusia, China, Irán, Egipto, la República Popular Democrática de Corea y el papa Francisco enviaron felicitaciones.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China, Brazil agree to deepen strategic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership — featuring openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation — during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). US Hit by 'Worst Leak of Secret Documents since Edward Snowden'. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – More than 100 classified items relating to Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the Pacific and terrorism published on social media.

Michael T. Klare (2023-04-17). Weaponizing ChatGPT? The Pentagon Girds for Mid-Century Wars. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com )- Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last …

Staff (2023-04-17). Petro Reminds Officials: Colombia Recognizes China, Not Taiwan. orinocotribune.com The Government of Colombia has reminded its officials that they must abide by the One China principle, as reflected in a letter signed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco José Coy Granados and sent to all ministries on the 21st of February, as reported by the local magazine Semana this Sunday, clarifying that sources from the Foreign Ministry have confirmed the decision. | "In line with the policies of the government of President Gustavo Petro to deepen relations with the nations of the Indo-Pacific region and, taking into account the relevance of the relationship with the People's Republic of China, it…

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China, Brazil agree to deepen strategic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership — featuring openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation — during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). US Hit by 'Worst Leak of Secret Documents since Edward Snowden'. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – More than 100 classified items relating to Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the Pacific and terrorism published on social media.

Michael T. Klare (2023-04-17). Weaponizing ChatGPT? The Pentagon Girds for Mid-Century Wars. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com )- Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last …

Staff (2023-04-17). Petro Reminds Officials: Colombia Recognizes China, Not Taiwan. orinocotribune.com The Government of Colombia has reminded its officials that they must abide by the One China principle, as reflected in a letter signed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco José Coy Granados and sent to all ministries on the 21st of February, as reported by the local magazine Semana this Sunday, clarifying that sources from the Foreign Ministry have confirmed the decision. | "In line with the policies of the government of President Gustavo Petro to deepen relations with the nations of the Indo-Pacific region and, taking into account the relevance of the relationship with the People's Republic of China, it…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-17). Military Overview: Easter Gift Amid Heavy Fighting In Bakhmut. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The assault on the city of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) continues, after the airborne units and other detachments of the Russian Army secured the flanks and took control of the villages on the outskirts, the assault groups of the Wagner PMC increased pressure on the Ukrainian positions in the western districts of the city. The militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have turned residential buildings into their fortresses and are firing from private apartments in an attempt to stop Russian advance.

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Iran's judiciary announces jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flight in 2020. firstpost.com

WSWS (2023-04-17). French President Macron's China trip exacerbates conflicts between imperialist powers. wsws.org The sharp tensions over French President Emmanuel Macron's recent trip to China shed light on the real goals of the US and its allies' offensive against China and Russia.

infobrics (2023-04-17). Inter-EU relations plummeting over Macron's apparent China tilt. infobrics.org Somewhat surprisingly, despite increased NATO pressure, Macron has not only refused to take back his statements, but has even reiterated them, openly declaring that "being an ally does not mean being a vassal … [or] mean that we don't have the right to think for ourselves."

_____ (2023-04-17). The Slow Art of Whole-of-Government 'Warfare'. strategic-culture.org Simple survival may become more pressing than addressing Macron's speculative musings about the EU becoming a Third Force, Alastair Crooke writes. | The Washington Post tells us that President Macron's China jaunt has created an

Anonymous103 (2023-04-17). There Is No Peace in Sight. "Am Afraid that More Difficult Times are Coming". A Russian Viewpoint. southfront.org I cannot guess the dates when the "old peace" will return and when the colonial leadership of the golden billion…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry On the "Helsinki Spirit" transcend.org On 4 Apr 2023, Finland became the 31st member of the NATO military alliance. The 830-mile border between Finland and Russia is now by far the longest border between any NATO country and Russia. The Finnish border comes within 100 miles of Severomorsk, where Russia's Northern Fleet and 13 of its 23 nuclear-armed submarines are based.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). Two Thirds of the UNSC Supported Investigation of the Nord Stream Bombing: Rejected. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – 72% of the UN Security Council, Measured by Population, Supported Russia's Resolution Calling for the UN to Investigate the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing, But it Was Rejected Anyway…

infobrics (2023-04-17). Russia's investigations about US biolabs concluded. infobrics.org According to Russia's parliamentary investigative committee, Washington would be working to create an "universal' genetically engineered bioweapon".

Tanmay Kadam (2023-04-17). Not Smart Enough! US Smart Bombs 'Punctured' by Russian EW Attacks; Intel Report Says JDAMs Fizzling Out. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). China smartphone sales rise to more than 70% of Russian market. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Sanctions-hit Russia sends one of its planes to Iran for repair. firstpost.com

teleSUR (2023-04-17). Russian FM Lavrov Arrives in Brazil to Start LATAM Tour. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Brasilia to discuss with the Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira issues of their country's bilateral relations. | RELATED: | Their meeting will take place at Itamaraty Palace, where they will discuss issues related to trade, investment, science, technology, environment, energy, defense, culture, and education. | Besides addressing the perspectives of the Brazilian-Russ…

Ajeyo Basu (2023-04-17). India, Russia trade exceeds target of $30 billion before 2025, may increase, says Jaishankar. firstpost.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). Russia jails Putin critic Kara-Murza for 25 years. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Russia looking forward to intensifying negotiations on FTA with India: Deputy PM Manturov. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Russia's Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit. firstpost.com

Umang Sharma (2023-04-17). WATCH: 'Need to boost trade with India,' says Russian Deputy PM on trade imbalances. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China willing to work with Russia on global security, stability. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Russia to make new contributions to maintaining world and regional security and stability,State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu said on Sunday while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Putin meets Chinese defense minister on ties. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu here on Sunday.

infobrics (2023-04-17). Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Opens Office in Delhi to Enhance Trade. infobrics.org The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry opened its office in New Delhi with an intention to enhance trade and economic cooperation, according to the official statement…

ProPublica (2023-04-17). Undisclosed: Billionaire Harlan Crow bought House from Clarence Thomas where Justice's Mother Lives. juancole.com By Justin Elliott, Joshua Kaplan and Alex Mierjeski ( ProPublica ) — In 2014, one of Texas billionaire Harlan Crow's companies purchased a string of properties on a quiet residential street in Savannah, Georgia. It wasn't a marquee acquisition for the real estate magnate, just an old single-story home and two vacant lots down the …

Lowkey (2023-04-17). Israel Protests and UK Spying on Palestinian Refugees, with Asa Winstanley. mintpressnews.com Asa Winstanley joins Lowkey to discuss the ongoing protests in Israel, UK Spying on Palestinian Refugees and his new book, "Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Took Down Jeremy Corbyn."

infobrics (2023-04-17). BRICS Nations Developing "New Currency" as Quest for Global De-Dollarization Accelerates. infobrics.org China and Brazil recently finalized a trade deal in their own currencies completely bypassing the dollar, but that's not the only bad news for the world's reserve currency…

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-04-17). Thanks to China and Brazil, U.S. dollar's power over world economy weakens. peoplesworld.org The United States proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine 200 years ago and ever since has arranged Latin American and Caribbean affairs to its advantage. Nevertheless, struggles for national and regional independence did continue, and the poor and marginalized classes did resist. Eventually there would be indigenous movements, labor mobilizations, and progressive and socialist-inclined governments. Cuba's revolutionary …

WSWS (2023-04-17). Australian "foreign interference" arrest of businessman linked to China. wsws.org This arrest—with video footage splashed all over the media—occurred amid escalating moves by the Biden administration, backed by the Australian Labor government, to militarily and economically confront China.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). 'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens island's identity. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). Big investors dump China shares, add oil to portfolios -Goldman. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). China's electric car drive, led by BYD, leaves global brands behind. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). Luxury e-tailer Mytheresa bets on post-COVID China expansion. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). China's defence minister Li Shangfu meets Vladimir Putin; discusses military cooperation. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). 'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens Taiwan's identity. firstpost.com

trtworld (2023-04-17). US naval destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills. trtworld.com The 7th Fleet shared images of the USS Milius's crew looking out into the Taiwan Strait, one of the most crucial waterways in the world for international shipping. | US naval destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills…

Umang Sharma (2023-04-17). Eye on LAC: Indian Army begins reviewing combat readiness amid military standoff with China. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). U.S. accusations against China in latest report are nothing but fabrications: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said that China urges the U.S. to stop its self-congratulatory, erroneous finger-pointing, take a long, hard look at its own behavior in arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation, and earnestly address the international community's legitimate concerns over its compliance issue.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). The largest-ever Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The largest-ever China Import and Export Fair, the 133rd, was opened offline in Guangzhou on April 15, with the exhibition area and the number of exhibitors hitting a record high, National Business Daily reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Stronger-than-expected economic indicators portend robust recovery momentum. ecns.cn Recently released indicators show that China's economy continues to maintain momentum in stabilization and recovery during the first quarter, with some sectors performing better than expected despite the lackluster global economic growth outlook.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). CBA president Yao grieving over Shanghai, Jiangsu punishments. ecns.cn Yao Ming, China's basketball icon and current president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), expressed his deep grief over the latest punishments against the Shanghai Sharks and the Jiangsu Dragons.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Rocket that will carry Tianzhou ship to space arrives at launch center. ecns.cn The Long March 7 carrier rocket tasked with lifting the Tianzhou 6 cargo spaceship has recently been transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, according to China Manned Space Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China announces tax exemption for imported exhibits at Canton Fair. ecns.cn Imported exhibits within the duty-free quota sold during the Canton Fair 2023 will be exempt from import duty, import value-added tax, and consumption tax, according to Chinese authorities on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Giant panda to celebrate second birthday in Malaysia. ecns.cn As the third cub to mother Liang Liang and father Xing Xing, Sheng Yi is to celebrate its second birthday on May 31. Giant pandas Sheng Yi and Yi Yi will return to China soon.

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-17). Calls mount for probe of Justice Thomas as Fox trial opens. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Free travel worth millions of dollars, spanning 15 years. Sweetheart deals from that same Republican big giver for property in Georgia, unreported on ethics forms. Payments from a corporation that went out of business in 2006. And a spouse who's not only a lobbyist but describes herself as "the connector" between the rightists and the …

WSWS (2023-04-17). Chemical fire in Brunswick, Georgia forces residents to evacuate. wsws.org This is the second industrial fire in one week in the United States that forced the evacuation of local homes.

Steven Sahiounie (2023-04-17). The Israeli Attack on South Lebanon and Al Aqsa Crisis. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-04-17). Ansarullah, Saudi-Backed Presidential Council Complete Yemen Prisoner Swap. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) have freed scores of prisoners on the last of a three-day exchange of nearly 900 detainees, raising prospects for nationwide peace in a country embroiled in a devastating Saudi-led war. | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is managing the prisoner exchange, said on Sunday that planes carrying released detainees took off at the same time from the capital city of Sana'a and the energy-rich northern city of Ma'rib. | "The first flight from Ma'rib and the first flight from Sana'a have left," ICRC…

Jim McIlroy (2023-04-17). Protesters condemn Burma regime's air attacks on villagers. greenleft.org.au More than 100 members of the Myanmar community and supporters rallied outside Customs House to protest airstrikes against civilians in Myanmar/Burma. Jim McIlroy reports.

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Why is Afghanistan probing educational projects in Kandahar. firstpost.com

unitedEditor (2023-04-17). Portraits of Politicians — 4: Sinan Oƒüan. uwidata.com Sinan Oƒüan, the fourth candidate in Türkiye's May 14 presidential (and also parliamentary) elections, is a former deputy from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which is now Erdoƒüan's ally. Born in 1967 in Iƒüdƒ±r, Türkiye's easternmost city bordering Armenia and Iran, Oƒüan is the youngest of the presidential candidates. The characteristics of the Victory Party …

teleSUR (2023-04-17). Myanmar Militar Junta Grants Amnesty to Over 3,000 Prisoners. telesurenglish.net Myanmar's Military Junta granted amnesty to 3,015 prisoners in an order, and 98 foreign prisoners and five Sri Lankans in separate orders on Monday, the first day of the local calendar New Year. | RELATED: | It is to mark the Southeast Asian country's traditional New Year with peace in mind and on humanitarian grounds, as well as in view of relations between the respective countries and Myanmar, the Military Junta said. | Myanma…

trtworld (2023-04-17). Myanmar junta to release 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty. trtworld.com Myanmar junta arrested thousands since its coup more than two years ago, plunging country into turmoil and sparking widespread clashes. | Myanmar junta to release 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-17). China vigila destructor de EE.UU. por estrecho de Taiwán. telesurtv.net El vocero del Ejército chino, Shi Yi, informó que las tropas mantienen un alto nivel de alerta "en todo momento".

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-17). Vladímir Putin recibe en Moscú al ministro de Defensa de China. telesurtv.net Presidente de Rusia asegura que la cooperación militar de China y su país refuerza las relaciones bilaterales, consideradas estratégicas.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-17). Casi 5.000 palestinos están encarcelados en prisiones israelíes. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Detenidos palestino señaló que entre los prisioneros se incluyen 29 mujeres y 160 niños.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-17). Arabia Saudita libera unilateralmente a unos 104 yemeníes. telesurtv.net La liberación es una iniciativa de Arabia Saudita, que interviene en Yemen al frente de una coalición militar.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-17). Myanmar indulta a más de tres mil reos por Año Nuevo budista. telesurtv.net El portavoz de las fuerzas armadas, teniente general Aung Lin Dwe, dijo que la amnistía es una "celebración del Año Nuevo de Myanmar para alegrar a la gente y abordar las preocupaciones humanitarias".

Staff (2023-04-17). Rinden tributo a internacionalistas de Cuba en Siria (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Sirios y cubanos rindieron homenaje a los combatientes internacionalistas cubanos que defendieron la soberanía de esta nación árabe frente a las agresiones israelíes, durante la guerra de octubre de 1973. El acto de homenaje se realizó con motivo del 62 aniversario de la primera derrota de la invasión de Estados Unidos por Playa Girón, y tuvo lugar en la sede de la primera división del Ejército àÅrabe Sirio, a unos 25 kilómetros al sur de Damasco.

Staff (2023-04-17). "La confianza militar mutua entre China y Rusia se ha consolidado", afirma Ministro chino de Defensa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu China está dispuesta a "reforzar la comunicación estratégica" con el Ejército ruso, declaró el ministro de Defensa del gigante asiático, Li Shangfu, quien se reunió este domingo con el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, en el marco de su visita oficial a Moscú.

Staff (2023-04-17). Petro y Biden se reunirán el jueves para debatir sobre paz y migración. cubadebate.cu El próximo jueves Joe Biden y Gustavo Petro, sostendrán un encuentro para debatir sobre paz y migración, en el marco de la visita del mandatario sudamericano a EE.UU. A su salida hacia la nación norteamericana, Petro expresó a la prensa sus expectativas en esa reunión, en especial con el tema sobre la paz en su país y en todo el continente americano.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-17). Concluye intercambio de casi 900 prisioneros en Yemen. telesurtv.net Para mayo próximo se prevé un nuevo intercambio de retenidos; esta vez de 1.400: 700 de una parte y 700 de la otra.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-17). Irán y Arabia Saudita acuerdan reabrir embajadas en mayo. telesurtv.net La gestión de China fue decisiva para el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita.