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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin – a state summit with political overtones that will be closely watched by the rest of the world. His visit comes after a defiant Putin made a surprise appearance over the weekend in Russian-occupied Mariupol, his first visit to territory captured by his forces in the yearlong conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s famous island of Bali has attracted thousands of Russians and Ukrainians escaping the horrors of war since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. But for those fleeing the conflict, there’s trouble in paradise: Balinese authorities last week called for an end to Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival policy for Russians and Ukrainians, citing alleged bad behavior and visitors overstaying their visas and working illegally as hairdressers, tour guides and taxi drivers.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg assured employees that his office will not tolerate intimidation or threats as it investigates an alleged hush-money payment from former President Donald Trump to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. In an email to staff, Bragg said his office is coordinating with the New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to ensure all credible threats are investigated. His email comes after Trump posted a social media message over…
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