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US lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support after China's military drills
Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, noted the recent Chinese drills and called the American delegation's visit an important gesture of solidarity at a critical time
 "US lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support after China's military drills")
Papua New Guinea govt says landslide buried 2,000; formally asks for help
The government figure is around three times more than a United Nations' estimate of 670
 "Papua New Guinea govt says landslide buried 2,000; formally asks for help")
Oz plans aid to Papua New Guinea as rain raises fears at landslide site
Papua New Guinea is Australia's nearest neighbour and the countries are developing closer defense ties as part of an Australian effort to counter China's growing influence in the region
 "Oz plans aid to Papua New Guinea as rain raises fears at landslide site")
North Korea to launch rocket carrying its 2nd military spy satellite
The notification of the planned launch, banned under UN resolutions, came as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Seoul
 "North Korea to launch rocket carrying its 2nd military spy satellite")
Leaders of S Korea, China, Japan to resume trilateral meeting in Seoul
Experts said just restarting the countries' highest-level annual meeting was a positive sign for cooperation among the three Northeast Asian neighbours
 "Leaders of S Korea, China, Japan to resume trilateral meeting in Seoul")
North Korea informs Japan of plan to launch satellite rocket by June 3
The launch plan likely refers to the North's efforts to launch its second military spy satellite into space
 "North Korea informs Japan of plan to launch satellite rocket by June 3")
France to lift emergency to allow political dialogue in New Caledonia
The decision aims at enabling meetings of the various components of pro-independence movement
 "France to lift emergency to allow political dialogue in New Caledonia")
National Spelling Bee: Reflection of Indian immigrants at global stage
Nearly 70 per cent of Indian-born US residents arrived after 2000, according to census data, and that dovetails with the surge in Indian American spelling bee champions
 "National Spelling Bee: Reflection of Indian immigrants at global stage")
Trilateral talks: South Korea, Japan push China on SCS, Taiwan issues
South Korea, China, Japan to meet for their first trilateral talks since 2019
 "Trilateral talks: South Korea, Japan push China on SCS, Taiwan issues")
Norway hands over papers for diplomatic recognition to Palestinian PM
Ireland and Spain made concerted pledge with Norway to recognise Palestinian state, historic move that increases Israel's isolation more than seven months into grinding war against Hamas in Gaza
 "Norway hands over papers for diplomatic recognition to Palestinian PM")
Sirens sound in Tel Aviv as Hamas says it fired rockets from Gaza
The militants have continued to fire projectiles at communities around Gaza more than seven months into the war. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the latest barrage
 "Sirens sound in Tel Aviv as Hamas says it fired rockets from Gaza")
Ratcliffe doesn't name Ten Hag in Man Utd's FA Cup win celebratory message
The British billionaire was quick to say how proud he was after seeing United win its first trophy since he became a minority shareholder in February
 "Ratcliffe doesn't name Ten Hag in Man Utd's FA Cup win celebratory message")
Yemen's Houthi rebels freed over 100 war prisoners, says Red Cross
The unilateral release came more than a year after Yemen's warring sides freed more than 800 prisoners in a major exchange in the country in April last year
 "Yemen's Houthi rebels freed over 100 war prisoners, says Red Cross")
UN migration agency estimates over 670 dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Local officials had initially put the death toll on Friday at 100 or more
 "UN migration agency estimates over 670 dead in Papua New Guinea landslide")
Scuffles erupt as protesters demand return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza
The protesters also called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded new elections
 "Scuffles erupt as protesters demand return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza")
Baltimore police fatally shoots man who pulled gun during interrogation
A detective was shot in the chest, and his protective vest likely saved his life, Police Commissioner Richard Worley told
 "Baltimore police fatally shoots man who pulled gun during interrogation")
UN court orders Israel to cease Gaza offensive, isolating US position
The court's demands go beyond what the US has asked of Israel at the moment, though Washington has nonetheless signaled that it remains opposed to a more intrusive operation in Gaza
 "UN court orders Israel to cease Gaza offensive, isolating US position")
Damascus car bomb kills 1, 2 vehicles targeted in Israeli drone strike
Hours after the blast in Damascus, an Israeli drone strike reportedly targeted a car and a truck outside the western Syrian town of Qusair, northwest of Damascus, close to Lebanon's border
 "Damascus car bomb kills 1, 2 vehicles targeted in Israeli drone strike")
Ukraine has taken back control in embattled Kharkiv region: Zelenskyy
Our soldiers have now managed to take combat control of the border area where the Russian occupiers entered, Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address on Friday evening
 "Ukraine has taken back control in embattled Kharkiv region: Zelenskyy")
Artistic ironworkers reinstall Notre Dame cathedral cross in Paris
The 2019 fire was a significant blow to the cathedral, a Unesco world heritage site and a symbol of Christianity that welcomed 12 mn visitors each year
 "Artistic ironworkers reinstall Notre Dame cathedral cross in Paris")