ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (April 12 – 19, 2023)

1. IAEA investigating effects of cosmic radiation on seeds
https://www.dawn.com/news/1748076

2. Germany ends nuclear energy era as last reactors power down
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/15/germany-ends-nuclear-energy-era-as-last-reactors-power-down

3. China firmly opposes US’ accusations against China in arms control report, urging US to stop self-righteous behavior
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1289277.shtml

4. China conducts land-based mid-course missile interception test
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-04-14/China-conducts-anti-missile-interception-test-1j0e3kQYtc4/index.html

5. Chinese weather satellite launched, flights change routes to avoid debris
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/04/16/Chinese-weather-satellite-launched-flights-change-routes-to-avoid-debris

6. Israel urges China to use its ‘influence’ to stop Iran’s nuclear program
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/04/17/Israel-urges-China-to-use-its-influence-to-stop-Iran-s-nuclear-program

7. Netanyahu vows to keep up fight against Iran nuclear arms
https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/2023/04/18/netanyahu-vows-to-keep-up-fight-against-iran-nuclear-arms/

8. Cyberattacks strike Israel Post, irrigation systems
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hj000lsgm3

9.Suspected cyberattack halts travel from Israel airport
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230417-suspected-cyberattack-halts-travel-from-israel-airport/

10. N. Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile
https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-icbm-solid-fuel-kim-jong-un-6382097edf024c2aa43afbd0575f9524

11. North Korean tactical nuclear exercises heighten tensions
https://www.dw.com/en/north-korean-tactical-nuclear-exercises-heighten-tensions/a-65345730

12. Japan, S Korea, US conduct drill amid tension with N Korea
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/north-korea-condemns-us-military-drill-with-japan-and-south-korea

13. Russia accuses US of developing biological weapons near Russian borders
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/russia-accuses-us-of-developing-biological-weapons-near-russian-borders/2869408

14. Russia Conducts Test Launch of ‘Advanced’ Missile
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/russia-conducts-test-launch-of-advanced-icbm-a80802

15. Türkiye launches first domestic observation satellite IMECE into space
https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/t%C3%BCrkiye-launches-first-domestic-observation-satellite-imece-into-space-67102

Warmest Regards,