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IMF issues warning of significant downside risks for Pakistan's economy
This uncertainty, it warns, could have profound effects on policymaking, particularly given the high cost of living and other political complexities
 "IMF issues warning of significant downside risks for Pakistan's economy")
Severe solar storm brings dazzling Aurora, threatens to trigger blackouts
The last time a storm this strong struck Earth was in October 2003, which caused power outages in Sweden and damaged transformers in South Africa
 "Severe solar storm brings dazzling Aurora, threatens to trigger blackouts")
Somalia wants to terminate UN mission assisting peace efforts in country
The current mandate of the mission, known as UNSOM, expires October 31, 2024
 "Somalia wants to terminate UN mission assisting peace efforts in country")
Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry
After decades of playing second fiddle to China and Japan, the region of about 675 million people is drawing more tech investment than ever
 "Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry")
Israel may have breached obligations under international law: US report
Despite those rising tensions, US officials have long pushed back against accusations that Israel may have committed war crimes or violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza
 "Israel may have breached obligations under international law: US report")
US announces $400 million military aid package for embattled Ukraine
This package is the third slated for Kyiv after the US passed the national security supplemental last month that included $61 billion for Kyiv
 "US announces $400 million military aid package for embattled Ukraine")
US plans to impose new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports
The tariffs, expected to be announced Tuesday, come as officials across the Democratic administration have expressed frustration over China's manufacturing overcapacity of EVs, other products
 "US plans to impose new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports")
India supports UN resolution on Palestinian bid for full membership
The resolution on Friday won a resounding majority of 143 votes in favour, including by India. 25 countries abstained, while nine nations, including Israel and the United States, voted against it
 "India supports UN resolution on Palestinian bid for full membership")
Iraqi govt requests UN to end its political mission in country by 2025
Typically, the mission is extended annually by the UN Security Council, with the current term expiring at the end of this month
 "Iraqi govt requests UN to end its political mission in country by 2025")
US govt announces new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine
The US has now provided about $50.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022
 "US govt announces new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine")
Nations struggle to draft pandemic treaty to avoid mistakes made in Covid
Britain's department of health said it would only agree to an accord if it was firmly in the UK national interest and respects national sovereignty
 "Nations struggle to draft pandemic treaty to avoid mistakes made in Covid")
Putin reappoints his PM, a technocrat who has kept low political profile
Mishustin, the former head of Russia's tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure
 "Putin reappoints his PM, a technocrat who has kept low political profile")
Ukraine says Russia launched assault to breach defences in parts of Kharkiv
The entire town is under massive shelling now, it is not safe to stay here, Vovchansk administration head Tamaz Hambarishvili told Ukraine's Hromadske Radio
 "Ukraine says Russia launched assault to breach defences in parts of Kharkiv")
UN to vote on granting Palestine new rights, reviving its membership bid
United States vetoed a widely backed council resolution on April 18 that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel
If Israel is forced to stand alone, it will stand alone, says Netanyahu
Netanyahu spoke after President Joe Biden said the United States would not provide offensive weapons for Israel's long-promised assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah
 "If Israel is forced to stand alone, it will stand alone, says Netanyahu")
Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps crucial aid crossings inaccessible
Heavy fighting was also underway in northern Gaza, where Hamas appeared to have once again regrouped in an area where Israel has already launched punishing assaults
 "Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps crucial aid crossings inaccessible")
India votes for UNGA resolution backing Palestine's bid for UN membership
The resolution got 143 votes in favour, including by India, nine against and 25 abstentions. The UNGA hall broke into an applause after the vote was cast
China's PBOC pledges to ensure reasonably ample liquidity, credit growth
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it will make its monetary policy flexible, precise and effective and promote a moderate recovery in consumer prices
 "China's PBOC pledges to ensure reasonably ample liquidity, credit growth")
Police arrest over 40 as they clear pro-Palestinian camps at Penn, MIT
A structure made from wooden pallets and other debris was erected on campus property after 5 pm in violation of the policy, the school said in a statement
 "Police arrest over 40 as they clear pro-Palestinian camps at Penn, MIT")
Pope Francis urges Italians to have babies as a measure of hope for future
It was Francis' latest appeal for Italy and beyond that Europe to invert what he has called the demographic winter facing many industrialised countries
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