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Wealthy self-exiled Chinese bizman goes on trial in $1 bn fraud scheme
Guo Wengui, 57, once believed to be among the richest people in China, sat with his lawyers in Manhattan federal court as jury selection began for a trial projected to last seven weeks
 "Wealthy self-exiled Chinese bizman goes on trial in $1 bn fraud scheme")
Two-state solution for Palestine should come through direct talks: Biden
Sullivan called Israel's decision to withhold funds from Palestinian authority 'wrong', noting that withholding funds destabilises the West Bank and undermines the search for security
 "Two-state solution for Palestine should come through direct talks: Biden")
Experts start probe into turbulence incident, S'pore Airlines cooperating
The remaining passengers aboard the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft carrying 229 people were examined and treated at the airport, the carrier said
 "Experts start probe into turbulence incident, S'pore Airlines cooperating")
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise a Palestinian state in a historic move
Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region
 "Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise a Palestinian state in a historic move")
Fed remained optimistic on disinflation despite doubts, shows minutes
Officials since that meeting have tamped down expectations for imminent interest rate cuts, which investors now see beginning in September
 "Fed remained optimistic on disinflation despite doubts, shows minutes")
Tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries, chips to start Aug 1, says US
The United States in 2023 imported nearly $640 million of gloves, masks and syringes from China that will be affected by the new measures
 "Tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries, chips to start Aug 1, says US")
India, China have agreed to cooperate in paying in local currency: Maldives
Similarly, Saeed said, he received a letter from China's Commerce Ministry, two days ago, in which Beijing provided assurance it will cooperate in allowing the option to settle import payments in Yuan
 "India, China have agreed to cooperate in paying in local currency: Maldives")
ICC arrest warrants on Israeli leaders extremely wrongheaded, says Blinken
He added that the administration was looking at "appropriate steps to take" on the prosecutor's decision, without commenting further
 "ICC arrest warrants on Israeli leaders extremely wrongheaded, says Blinken")
British PM Rishi Sunak declares July 4 as UK general election date
The 44-year-old leader laid out his record in office in his pitch to the British electorate, who will soon give their verdict at the ballot box
 "British PM Rishi Sunak declares July 4 as UK general election date")
Over 50% of world's mangroves at risk due to climate change: IUCN
Mangroves store around 11 billion tonnes of carbon, which is almost three times the amount of carbon stored by tropical forests of the same size
 "Over 50% of world's mangroves at risk due to climate change: IUCN")
Ex Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy takes 7.7% stake in Buzzfeed
Shares of the company skyrocketed more than 50% before the market open on Wednesday
 "Ex Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy takes 7.7% stake in Buzzfeed")
Why Donald Trump's biopic 'The Apprentice' caused a stir at Cannes
Biopic gets eight-minute standing ovation in French Riviera town, angers former US president
 "Why Donald Trump's biopic 'The Apprentice' caused a stir at Cannes")
UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest in 3 years but still above BoE's target
The Office for National Statistics said inflation, as measured by the consumer prices index, fell to 2.3 per cent in the year to April, down from 3.2 per cent in March
 "UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest in 3 years but still above BoE's target")
One dead, many injured after turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Singapore, encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday
 "One dead, many injured after turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight")
Tired of dating apps? You're not alone; survey says 79% Gen Z feel the same
A recent Forbes Health survey shows that young people are particularly affected, with 79 per cent of Gen Z and 80 per cent of Millennials feeling exhausted of dating apps
 "Tired of dating apps? You're not alone; survey says 79% Gen Z feel the same")
Why has Japan blocked the iconic view of Mount Fuji? All you need to know
The plan garnered headlines in April when officials, frustrated by the constant influx of mainly foreign visitors littering, trespassing, and breaking traffic rules, announced it
 "Why has Japan blocked the iconic view of Mount Fuji? All you need to know")
Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise a Palestinian state. Why it matters?
Some 140 of 190 represented in the UN countries have already recognised a Palestinian state
 "Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise a Palestinian state. Why it matters?")
Iran's Khamenei presides over funeral for President Raisi and others
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them
 "Iran's Khamenei presides over funeral for President Raisi and others")
Russia proposes revising borders of territorial waters in Baltic Sea
Ministry proposed adjusting the border around Russian islands in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland and around Kaliningrad
 "Russia proposes revising borders of territorial waters in Baltic Sea")
LVMH deepens partnership with Alibaba to enhance tech presence in China
The partnership also illustrates the growing focus of the high end luxury brands on improving online shopping
 "LVMH deepens partnership with Alibaba to enhance tech presence in China")