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Amid China's aggression, Biden reiterates support for Philippines, Japan
Biden on Wednesday reflected on the fact that Japan, once a fierce US enemy, has become one of the closest American partners and an indispensable ally
 "Amid China's aggression, Biden reiterates support for Philippines, Japan")
China holds talks with N Korea in nations' highest-level meeting in years
Zhao's visit to North Korea marked the first bilateral exchange involving a Chinese Politburo Standing Committee member since the coronavirus pandemic started
 "China holds talks with N Korea in nations' highest-level meeting in years")
Amid tensions with China, US, Japan, S Korea hold drills in disputed sea
An area of long-simmering disputes, the South China Sea serves a key sea lane for global trade. Concerned governments include Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Taiwan
 "Amid tensions with China, US, Japan, S Korea hold drills in disputed sea")
US airlines ask govt not to approve additional flights between US, China
The industry groups said in their letter that without equal access to China's aviation market, American carriers will lose flights to Chinese airlines
 "US airlines ask govt not to approve additional flights between US, China")
Mali's junta bans media from reporting political activities in country
The clampdown on media followed a similar action on Wednesday, when the junta ordered the suspension of all activities by political parties until further notice
 "Mali's junta bans media from reporting political activities in country")
Massive Russian attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants
At least 10 other strikes overnight damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city
 "Massive Russian attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants")
Activists protest Biden's nod to huge oil export terminal off Texas coast
The action could jeopardise Biden's support from environmental allies
Russia floods: Over 12,000 homes submerged near area bordering Kazakhstan
A total of 7,800 people have been evacuated from the flooded areas so far, he added. The overall damage from the floods is estimated to exceed 40 billion rubles ($428 million)
 "Russia floods: Over 12,000 homes submerged near area bordering Kazakhstan")
Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, highest since March
On Wednesday, Treasury yields jumped in the bond market following a report showing that inflation was hotter last month than economists expected
 "Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, highest since March")
US Treasury seeks more review authority over deals with foreign firms
President Joe Biden signed an executive order last August to block and regulate high-tech US-based investments going toward China
 "US Treasury seeks more review authority over deals with foreign firms")
Putin mocks scheduled Ukraine peace talks, highlights Russia's interests
Putin charged that Russia hadn't been invited to join June's talks, while pointing at Swiss recognition that a peace process can't happen without Russia
 "Putin mocks scheduled Ukraine peace talks, highlights Russia's interests")
Ukraine's parl passes controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts
Lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the law, which is expected to be unpopular
 "Ukraine's parl passes controversial law to boost much-needed conscripts")
ECB keeps rates unchanged as world's central banks wrestle with when to cut
The decision comes as the rich world's central banks including the ECB and the US Federal Reserve are weighing when receding inflation will let them cut rates - and make credit cheaper for businesses
 "ECB keeps rates unchanged as world's central banks wrestle with when to cut")
Biden to meet Philippines, Japan leaders to discuss China in Indo-Pacific
The leaders are expected to announce that their coast guards will hold a joint patrol in the Indo-Pacific in 2024, a follow-up on law enforcement drills carried out last year by the allies
 "Biden to meet Philippines, Japan leaders to discuss China in Indo-Pacific")
Poland's parliament considers liberalising country's abortion laws
Crucially, conservative politicians hold key political positions with the power to block change
 "Poland's parliament considers liberalising country's abortion laws")
One killed, five wounded as shooters open fire on crowd in DC neighbourhood
Investigators believe the suspects exited a vehicle and then began shooting into a crowd of people on the street. Multiple people were shot
 "One killed, five wounded as shooters open fire on crowd in DC neighbourhood")
Fumio Kishida to address Congress amid scepticism about US role abroad
Kishida is expected to talk about the future of the relationship between Japan and the US
 "Fumio Kishida to address Congress amid scepticism about US role abroad")
South Korea's PM, top officials offer to resign after election defeat
Yoon's ruling People Power Party and its satellite party were projected to have obtained 109 seats
 "South Korea's PM, top officials offer to resign after election defeat")
Big Oppn win in S Korean parl election poses setback to President Yoon
Exit polls sponsored by South Korea's major TV stations earlier predicted a bigger win by the opposition parties
 "Big Oppn win in S Korean parl election poses setback to President Yoon")
New York court rejects Trump's third request to delay hush money trial
The US Supreme Court is to hear arguments in that matter on April 25
 "New York court rejects Trump's third request to delay hush money trial")