(2023-04-16). Video: NATO special forces enter Ukraine battlefield; direct clash with Russia on the cards? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Photo: The Atlantic…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Donbass On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian Army struck the AFU 125th and 102nd territorial defence brigades near Yampolovka | Russian Army destroyed three ammo depots of the AFU near Terny | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 1 howitzer were dest…
(2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) How can China-Brazil relations proceed after Lula's China visit. ecns.cn Global changes unseen in a century have been evolving more rapidly with the balance of powers transforming profoundly. Against this backdrop, how will Brazil, under President Lula's leadership, deepen its cooperation with China? How will President Lula's visit start a new chapter in China-Brazil relations?
(2023-04-16). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. socialistproject.ca 
The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers' rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes. | Israel's systematic destruction of the Palestinian economy, discriminatory and racist laws, and restrictions on freedom of movement and association have a significant impact on the rights and working conditions of Palestinian workers. | Inspired by the massive workers' solidarity with the struggle that ended apa…
(2023-04-16). Three Syrian Service Members Killed In Shelling, Drone Attacks On Greater Idlib Front. southfront.org 
File image. | Three service members from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were killed and two others were wounded as a result of attacks on the northern Lattakia countryside, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on April 15. | The attacks were all launched from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib by militants from the Islamic Party of Turkistan (TIP)."Over the past 24 hours, one shelling attack and two drone stri…
(2023-04-16). Video: NATO special forces enter Ukraine battlefield; direct clash with Russia on the cards? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Photo: The Atlantic…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Donbass On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian Army struck the AFU 125th and 102nd territorial defence brigades near Yampolovka | Russian Army destroyed three ammo depots of the AFU near Terny | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 1 howitzer were dest…
(2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) How can China-Brazil relations proceed after Lula's China visit. ecns.cn Global changes unseen in a century have been evolving more rapidly with the balance of powers transforming profoundly. Against this backdrop, how will Brazil, under President Lula's leadership, deepen its cooperation with China? How will President Lula's visit start a new chapter in China-Brazil relations?
(2023-04-16). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. socialistproject.ca The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers' rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes. | Israel's systematic destruction of the Palestinian economy, discriminatory and racist laws, and restrictions on freedom of movement and association have a significant impact on the rights and working conditions of Palestinian workers. | Inspired by the massive workers' solidarity with the struggle that ended apa…
(2023-04-16). Three Syrian Service Members Killed In Shelling, Drone Attacks On Greater Idlib Front. southfront.org File image. | Three service members from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were killed and two others were wounded as a result of attacks on the northern Lattakia countryside, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on April 15. | The attacks were all launched from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib by militants from the Islamic Party of Turkistan (TIP)."Over the past 24 hours, one shelling attack and two drone stri…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Syria On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On April 16, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On April 16, clashes between the Turkish-backed SNA and the SAA were reported in the Tadef area | On April 16, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad travelled to Algeria and met with his counterpart and other Algerian officials | On April 15, an SAA official was wounded by unknown armed men who attacked a security outpost i…
(2023-04-16). Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds 'strengthening' role of church amid conflict. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). China opposes U.S. placing Chinese firms on entity list, Specially Designated Nationals List. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the U.S. move to place Chinese companies on its "entity list" and Specially Designated Nationals List under the so-called Russia-related excuses, a spokesperson with China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.
(2023-04-16). China's defense minister to visit Russia. ecns.cn China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu to visit Russia from April 16 to 19.
(2023-04-16). The First International issue of Wenhua Zongheng is a landmark event for the Global Left. mronline.org 
Wenhua Zongheng is a newly launched international publication bringing together articles originally produced in the Mainland China magazine of the same name in Chinese. It is jointly published in English, Spanish and Portuguese, by Wenhua Zongheng, the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research, and Dongsheng—which produces the newsletter News on China.
(2023-04-16). At China's largest trade fair, exporters worry about global economy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone to north of Taiwan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). China's central bank chief signals phasing out currency intervention. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Century egg coffee, octopus latte or oysters in Americano, anyone? channelnewsasia.com The cafe scene in China is apparently so competitive that cafe owners have resorted to these bizarre concoctions to woo coffee drinkers.
(2023-04-16). China launches weather satellite after civilian flights divert routes to avoid Beijing's no-fly zone over Taiwan. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). China poised to announce economic comeback as zero-Covid era fades. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Taiwan claims China's rocket launch sent debris into sea. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Billionaire Space Flight Isn't About Colonization. It's Stoking a New Cold War. truthout.org The world has thoroughly entered the second space race, and the military applications of emerging spaceflight technologies may be central to global conflicts in the near future. Exiting a lull in recent decades in global space investment, China has recently completed the world's second operational space station — prompting an alarmist US response. National Aeronautics and Space Administration… |
(2023-04-16). Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid mask rule. trtworld.com The mask move is in line with broader measures by China, which said last week it was now no longer mandatory to wear face masks when using public transport. | Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid mask rule…
(2023-04-16). Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba to visit China. ecns.cn Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba will be the first African head of state to be received by President Xi Jinping since his reelection as Chinese President, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the news briefing on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Hong Kong holds activities to mark National Security Education Day. ecns.cn China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday held a string of activities to mark the annual National Security Education Day under the theme of "National Security, Foundation of Stability and Prosperity".
(2023-04-16). Chinese Foreign Ministry introduces German FM Baerbock's visit to China. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin introduced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit to China at the press conference on Friday.
(2023-04-16). China's State Council discusses improvement on employment support policies. ecns.cn China's State Council has discussed ways to improve the policies and measures to help stabilize employment, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Senior Chinese diplomat meets German FM. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Beijing on Saturday.
(2023-04-16). Diamond crown worth $22.95 million unveiled at Hainan expo. ecns.cn A diamond crown worth 158 million yuan ($22.95 million) was unveiled at the third China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Thursday.
(2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) Shi Shiwei: How can China-Germany cooperation in economy and trade be mutually beneficial? ecns.cn At a time of changing political and economic situationsworldwide, what signal and meaning does the visit of Scholz convey? Which constructive attitude should both sides adopt to promote cooperation in the economy and trade and bring more benefits to people in the two countries? Shi Shiwei, visiting professor at the Free University of Berlin and researcher at the China-EU Economic Cooperation Research Center,recently gave an exclusive interview to the column W.E. Talk of China News Service to offer his opinions on this issue.
(2023-04-16). Israeli Army, Police Foil Attempt To Smuggle Weapons From Jordan. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On April 16, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Police foiled an attempt to smuggle 15 handguns from Jordan into Israel. | The IDF said in a statement that soldiers monitoring surveillance cameras spotted two vehicles and suspicious movement near the town of Neve Ur on the border with Jordan. Army troops and police officers were quickly dispatched to the scene, where they catched one of the cars. | Three men were…
(2023-04-16). Syrian Intelligence Officer Killed, Four Wounded In Another Attack Near Al-Golan Front. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On April 16, a Syrian intelligence officer was killed and four others were wounded when unknown militants attacked a position near the front with the Israeli-occupied al-Golan Heights. | The militants opened fire from machine guns and launched rocket-propelled grenades at the intelligence position which is located on a road between the villages of al-Mushirafah and Ras al-Khualid in al-Quneitra countryside, just outside al-Golan buffer zone. | The position reportedl…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Yemen On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 111 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | On April 14, thousands of Yemeni people held massive demonstrations in AnsarAllah-controlled governorates to commemorate the International Quds Day | According to the agreement between Saudi Arabia and the government of Sanaa, 706 Yemeni prisoners will be exchanged for 181 prisoners of the Saudi coalition | MORE ON…
(2023-04-16). Assault on Religious Freedom: Violent Crackdown by Israeli Police on Christian Worshipers in Jerusalem. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Arabic press is reporting violent assaults Saturday evening by Israeli police against Palestinian Christian worshipers in Jerusalem attempting to make their way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for the "Saturday of Light" commemoration. The police attacks took place at the entrance to the Church of the Holy …
(2023-04-16). Video: Protest against violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque. greenleft.org.au A march through Sydney streets on April 15 protested against the recent violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque by Israeli occupation forces.
(2023-04-16). Thousands of Israelis protest for 15th week against judicial reforms. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day. trtworld.com This year marks 75 years of Nakba, or catastrophe, when nearly 800,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes by then Zionist Israeli paramilitaries in 1948 and onward. | In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day…
(2023-04-16). Yemeni rebels, govt forces free scores of prisoners as swap deal completed. trtworld.com A deal reached in Switzerland last month to exchange 181 government forces for 706 rebels, just before the major Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr. | Yemeni rebels, govt forces free scores of prisoners as swap deal completed…
(2023-04-16). 'I apologise to the victims': Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez regrets loophole in sexual consent law. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Lula logra en su reciente gira por Asia acuerdos por más de 12 700 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, estimó que durante su gira oficial a China y Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, el gigante sudamericano firmó acuerdos por el valor en 62.500 millones de reales brasileños, o más de 12.700 millones de dólares.
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). Presidente de Nicaragua se reúne con líder de Agencia China de Cooperación para el Desarrollo. telesurtv.net Se reafirma la hermandad entre los Gobiernos de ambas naciones. Ortega denuncia que EE.UU. no ha renunciado a un golpe de Estado en su país.
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). Israelíes retoman protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Además de Tel Aviv, se han reportado alrededor de 150 manifestaciones en otros lugares de Israel.
(2023-04-16). Intercambio de prisioneros sigue por segundo día en Yemen. telesurtv.net El enviado de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Yemen, Hans Grundberg, dio la bienvenida al inicio del proceso de liberación de alrededor de 900 detenidos en relación con el conflicto en Yemen.
