April 13, Tuesday, 2021 (1:30 p.m.) Newsline

1. The Japanese government has officially decided to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. It will be discharged in about two years after being diluted.
2. People in Myanmar are quietly mourning the dead at the start of the traditionally festive New Year holidays.
3. Taiwan says 25 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, entered its air defense identification zone on Monday.