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China, Russia reaffirm close ties as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine
China claims to take a neutral position in Russia's conflict with Ukraine
 "China, Russia reaffirm close ties as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine")
South Sudan govt, rebels sign 'commitment' for peace in talks in Kenya
The content of the agreement was not made public during the signing ceremony, attended by diplomats and civil society groups
 "South Sudan govt, rebels sign 'commitment' for peace in talks in Kenya")
UN reports brighter global economic outlook, predicts 2.7% growth in 2024
2.7 per cent growth rate would equal growth in 2023, but still be lower than the 3 per cent growth rate before the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020
 "UN reports brighter global economic outlook, predicts 2.7% growth in 2024")
Facebook, Instagram face new scrutiny under EU's strict digital regulations
The commission is also looking into Meta's use of age verification tools to prevent children from accessing Facebook or Instagram, or be shown inappropriate content
 "Facebook, Instagram face new scrutiny under EU's strict digital regulations")
US military completes Gaza Strip pier project, aid to flow soon amidst war
US troops will not set foot in Gaza, American officials insist, though they acknowledge the danger of operating near the war zone
 "US military completes Gaza Strip pier project, aid to flow soon amidst war")
China, Cambodia start military drills amid concerns on Beijing's influence
About 1,315 Cambodian military personnel and 760 Chinese are participating in the regular Golden Dragon ground and sea maneuvers
 "China, Cambodia start military drills amid concerns on Beijing's influence")
Top UN court holds hearing on Israeli military's incursion into Rafah
It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures since the nation launched proceedings alleging that Israel's military action
 "Top UN court holds hearing on Israeli military's incursion into Rafah")
As Putin visits China to meet Xi; here's what to know about the allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China starting on Thursday underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two allies who oppose the US-led democratic order.
 "As Putin visits China to meet Xi; here's what to know about the allies")
Sudan's people trapped in inferno of brutal violence as famine close in: UN
The paramilitary forces, known as the RSF, have gained control of most of Darfur and are besieging the key city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and the only capital they don't hold
 "Sudan's people trapped in inferno of brutal violence as famine close in: UN")
Trump asks NY court to intervene in fight on gag order in hush money trial
The former president's lawyers filed a notice of appeal on Wednesday, a day after the state's mid-level appellate court refused his request to lift or modify the restrictions
 "Trump asks NY court to intervene in fight on gag order in hush money trial")
Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in Oregon primary
But what has raised questions with Democrats is that the ad-buying firm placing the buys, Fidi Media, LLC, has traditionally been employed by Republican candidates, FEC records show
 "Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in Oregon primary")
US cites misuse of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington's restrictions
Summaries of the closed-door talks between high-level envoys, which covered AI's risks and ways to manage it, hinted at the tension between Beijing and Washington
 "US cites misuse of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington's restrictions")
Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge in Texas
The accident came weeks after a cargo ship crashed into a support column of the Francis Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, killing six construction workers
 "Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge in Texas")
Slovakian PM Fico critical after assassination attempt, suspect detained
Deputy speaker of parliament Lubos Blaha confirmed the incident during a session of Parliament and adjourned it until further notice, the Slovak TASR news agency said
 "Slovakian PM Fico critical after assassination attempt, suspect detained")
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacking US Navy destroyer, commercial ship
Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said the rebels targeted the USS Mason with missiles and launched an attack on a ship he identified as the Destiny
 "Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacking US Navy destroyer, commercial ship")
Zelenskyy postpones foreign visits as Ukraine faces new Russian offensive
Zelenskyy had been expected to visit Spain, and perhaps Portugal, later this week
 "Zelenskyy postpones foreign visits as Ukraine faces new Russian offensive")
Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries
Fans are likely to object to their teams' home matches potentially being moved thousands of miles (kilometers) away
 "Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries")
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had blackout hrs before leaving
The power outage was caused by a crewmember mistakenly closing an exhaust damper, causing the ship's engine to stall, the report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board said
 "Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had blackout hrs before leaving")
Cohen gives insider details at trial as Trump's attorney accuses him
To keep the loyalty and to do the things that he had asked me to do, I violated my moral compass, and I suffered the penalty, as has my family, Cohen testified Tuesday
 "Cohen gives insider details at trial as Trump's attorney accuses him")
YouTube blocks access to Hong Kong protest anthem videos after court order
Glory to Hong Kong was an anthem of anti-government protests in 2019
 "YouTube blocks access to Hong Kong protest anthem videos after court order")
