____ (2023-04-10). Japan nuclear water dump plan violates laws: experts. ecns.cn Japan's attempts to release the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean will not only violate international law but also its own domestic laws, said Yen-Chiang Chang, a professor of international law studies from Dalian Maritime University.

____ (2023-04-10). AUKUS nuclear submarine cooperation seriously jeopardizes peace, stability in Asia-Pacific: embassy. ecns.cn The United States, Britain and Australia have been pressing ahead with nuclear submarine cooperation despite being widely questioned, which creates nuclear proliferation risks and undermines the international non-proliferation system.

____ (2023-04-09). PLA undertakes major military exercise. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army carried out a number of simulated strikes against key targets on the Taiwan Island and its surrounding waters in exercises over the weekend, the command said.

Seattle Solidarity Network (2023-04-10). Seattle Solidarity Network Issues Demand Delivery Against Wage Theft and Worker Abuse at Royal India Restaurants. itsgoingdown.org Report on demand delivery rally by the Seattle Solidarity Network (SeaSol) against wage theft. For more information on solidarity networks, go here. The Seattle Solidarity Network (SeaSol) is calling for a boycott of the Royal India Fine Dining & Catering restaurants in Kirkland (9714 Juanita Drive NE) and Lynnwood (7531 196th St SW). The restaurants…

Arzu Geybullayeva (2023-04-10). In Turkey, will one man continue to rule them all? The May 14th elections hold the answer. juancole.com Written byArzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org) — May 14 will go down in the history of Turkish Republic as one of the most important elections to date. The stakes are high, and there is a growing sense among the general public that if the current leadership stays in power, the country's future is grim …

____ (2023-04-10). Tourists flock to Hong Kong to experience the charm of the city. ecns.cn It has been two months since Hong Kong resumed cross-border travel with the mainland. With the recovery of Hong Kong after the pandemic, the number of visitors to Hong Kong has gradually increased. Victoria Harbour has seen a surge in tourist groups, with crowds of tourists taking photos and enjoying the view. "ÄÄ…

WSWS (2023-04-10). Sri Lankan sewage maintenance workers killed due to lack of basic safety measures. wsws.org The Colombo Municipal Council does not provide adequate training or supply airtight masks to prevent the inhalation of toxic gases or safety gloves, protective shoes and clothes to wear prevent contact with excrement.

____ (2023-04-10). CNS Shandong aircraft carrier participates in military exercises. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army Navy's CNS Shandong aircraft carrier has taken part in the "Joint Sword" exercises around the Taiwan Island on Monday, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command.

Staff (2023-04-10). Las mujeres sostienen el 76.2% del cielo. cubadebate.cu No es necesario profundizar demasiado en los datos estadísticos cuando las conclusiones son evidentes. Por ejemplo, cuando mujeres y hombres trabajan en el mismo puesto, a las mujeres se les paga —en promedio— un 20 por ciento menos que a los hombres. Para crear conciencia sobre esta persistente disparidad, la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) y ONU Mujeres celebran cada año, el 18 de septiembre, el Día Internacional de la Igualdad Salarial.

____ (2023-04-09). PLA Eastern Theater Command launches patrol, military exercises around Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday launched combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island, which will last from April 8 to 10 Beijing time as scheduled.

Sondoss Al Asaad (2023-04-09). Bahrain's Alternative Penal Code, an alternative form of slavery. thealtworld.com "The alternative punishment system was not a solution yesterday, let alone today. Likewise, the open prison system is not the solution. The solution is to free all prisoners of conscience." | A small group of prisoners of conscience, who served at least half their arbitrary sentences, has been transferred to Manama's open prisons under the so-called 'alternative penal code,' which allows courts to replace prison sentences with "community service" and "rehabilitation courses" for selected prisoners who "do not pose any public security risk" under minimal supervision. | A constrained "freedom": | Manama has…