India has barely half the insurance amount required for current nuclear plants, and has many more plants in the works.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/21/does-india-have-enough-insurance-coverage-for-a-nuclear-disaster
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses Mexican congress, denounces critics
Ukrainian president slammed politicians who seek 'some sort of populism' by dismissing his country's pursuit of peace.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/21/ukraines-zelenskyy-addresses-mexican-congress-denounces-critics
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/21/ukraines-zelenskyy-addresses-mexican-congress-denounces-critics
US prosecutors to drop charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust death
Lawyers for Baldwin say New Mexico prosecutors have dismissed involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal on-set incident.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/us-prosecutors-to-drop-charges-against-alec-baldwin-in-rust-death
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/us-prosecutors-to-drop-charges-against-alec-baldwin-in-rust-death
Countries call for Eid ceasefire in Sudan as fighting continues
All parties, including US, South Sudan and Ethiopia leaders, say it is time to stop fighting.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/un-chief-calls-for-eid-ceasefire-as-fighting-enters-sixth-day
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/un-chief-calls-for-eid-ceasefire-as-fighting-enters-sixth-day
So long Singapore: expats flee city as rents go through the roof
Southeast Asian city-state is losing international talent as some expats report rent hikes as high as 80 percent.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/20/so-long-singapore-expats-flee-city-as-rents-go-through-the-roof
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/20/so-long-singapore-expats-flee-city-as-rents-go-through-the-roof
At least 78 killed, dozens injured, in Yemen stampede
Tragedy happened as hundreds crowded into a school in the hope of receiving financial donations being given out.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/at-least-78-killed-dozens-injured-in-yemen-stampede
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/at-least-78-killed-dozens-injured-in-yemen-stampede
US ignored own security warnings to ground Chinese drones
Trump-era briefing obtained by Al Jazeera shows that officials feared drone ban would increase cybersecurity risks.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/19/us-ignored-own-security-warnings-to-ground-chinese-drones
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/19/us-ignored-own-security-warnings-to-ground-chinese-drones
Thousands flee as new ceasefire attempt fails in Sudan
Khartoum residents struggle with power cuts, water shortage as fighting rages for fifth day.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/thousands-try-to-flee-sudan-as-truce-fails
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/thousands-try-to-flee-sudan-as-truce-fails
Chinese-Australians report less racism, greater belonging: Poll
Experiences of racist abuse have fallen by one-third since 2020, according to poll by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/chinese-australians-report-less-racism-greater-belonging-poll
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/chinese-australians-report-less-racism-greater-belonging-poll
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 420
As the conflict enters its 420th day, we take a look at the main developments.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-420
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-420
Kim Jong Un orders launch of spy satellite to proceed
Putting a surveillance satellite into orbit is a key goal of North Korean leader's military strategy.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/kim-jong-un-orders-launch-of-spy-satellite-to-proceed
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/kim-jong-un-orders-launch-of-spy-satellite-to-proceed
Brazil condemns ‘violation’ of Ukraine’s territory amid criticism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also reiterated calls for a negotiated peace between Russian and Ukraine.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/brazil-condemns-violation-of-ukraines-territory-amid-criticism
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/brazil-condemns-violation-of-ukraines-territory-amid-criticism
Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing at least one
No foul play is suspected in the US structure's collapse, which took place near Pace University in lower Manhattan.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/parking-garage-collapses-in-new-york-city-killing-at-least-one
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/parking-garage-collapses-in-new-york-city-killing-at-least-one
US charges Russians, Americans for ‘malign’ influence campaign
Washington accuses Russian agents of trying to exert influence through small US groups and interfering in local vote.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/us-charges-russians-americans-for-malign-influence-campaign
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/us-charges-russians-americans-for-malign-influence-campaign
Tunisian police detain opposition leader, raid Ennahda party HQ
Rached Ghannouchi has emerged as one of the biggest critics of the president since the leader shut down parliament.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/tunisian-police-detain-opposition-leader-raid-ennahda-party-hq
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/tunisian-police-detain-opposition-leader-raid-ennahda-party-hq
Malaysia faces pension crisis after $33bn in pandemic withdrawals
Many Malaysians dipped into their pension during pandemic, but 81 percent of contributors face poverty in retirement.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/18/malaysia-faces-pension-crisis-after-33bn-in-pandemic-withdrawals
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/18/malaysia-faces-pension-crisis-after-33bn-in-pandemic-withdrawals
Canadian broadcaster latest to ‘pause’ Twitter over funding label
Public broadcaster CBC said it was effectively quitting the platform over its 'government-funded' media label.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/canadian-broadcaster-latest-to-chafe-at-twitter-funding-label
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/canadian-broadcaster-latest-to-chafe-at-twitter-funding-label
US officers won’t be charged in ‘grievous’ Jayland Walker killing
Walker fired at police first, attorney general says, as grand jury votes not to charge officers who shot him 46 times.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/us-officers-wont-be-charged-in-grievous-jayland-walker-killing
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/us-officers-wont-be-charged-in-grievous-jayland-walker-killing
Lavrov to meet with Brazil’s Lula as US fumes over Ukraine stance
Lula has denounced Western efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, a position Russia has praised amid its invasion.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/lavrov-to-meet-with-brazils-lula-as-us-fumes-over-ukraine-stance
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/lavrov-to-meet-with-brazils-lula-as-us-fumes-over-ukraine-stance
More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy
Volker Perthes says warring sides don't appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/more-than-180-people-killed-in-sudan-fighting-un-envoy-to-sudan
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/more-than-180-people-killed-in-sudan-fighting-un-envoy-to-sudan
New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag
Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/17/new-zealand-radio-threatens-to-quit-twitter-over-government-tag
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/17/new-zealand-radio-threatens-to-quit-twitter-over-government-tag
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