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China's Q1 GDP growth likely to slowdown, policymakers plan stimulus
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has pledged to step up policy support for the economy this year and promote a rebound in prices
 "China's Q1 GDP growth likely to slowdown, policymakers plan stimulus")
Afghanistan flash floods kill 33, injure 27; hundreds rendered homeless
Afghanistan is among the most vulnerable countries against natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides and drought
 "Afghanistan flash floods kill 33, injure 27; hundreds rendered homeless")
US prez polls: Deep divide apparent in Biden, Trump's tax policies
For 36 years, I was listed as the poorest man in Congress, Biden told donors in California in February. Not a joke
 "US prez polls: Deep divide apparent in Biden, Trump's tax policies")
Will allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized vessel: Iran
Iranian foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday
 "Will allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized vessel: Iran")
Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, says Bain & Co
"We believe that an acceleration of effort by countries, corporates and investors is imperative as Southeast Asia remains woefully off-track," said Kimberly Tan, GenZero's managing director
 "Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, says Bain & Co")
Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
Customs data on Chinese imports of copper wire rod is not publicly available
 "Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions")
Inflation could hamper 'soft landing' of global economy despite US growth
Recent data have not been helpful, with inflation stalled well above the US central bank's 2% target for the first quarter of the year
 "Inflation could hamper 'soft landing' of global economy despite US growth")
Rising waters in Russia's Kurgan region expected to peak today: Officials
More than 7,100 people were evacuated on Sunday from several hundred residential buildings that had been flooded, state news agency RIA said
 "Rising waters in Russia's Kurgan region expected to peak today: Officials")
At least 18 dead, 2 missing as landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
Downed communications lines, bad weather and unstable soil were hampering the rescue efforts, Muhari said
 "At least 18 dead, 2 missing as landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island")
US to stay out, Israel warns of retaliation after Iran attack: Key points
The US, which helped the Israeli air defence to shoot down Iranian missiles, lauded the 'remarkable Israeli defence' and reiterated America's 'ironclad' security commitments to Israel
 "US to stay out, Israel warns of retaliation after Iran attack: Key points")
Trump's landmark hush money trial starts today with jury selection
Trump's attorneys lost a bid to get the hush money case dismissed and have since repeatedly sought to delay it, prompting a flurry of last-minute appeals court hearings last week
 "Trump's landmark hush money trial starts today with jury selection")
Biden to host Iraqi leader; US military presence in region under question
The two countries have a delicate relationship due in part to Iran's considerable sway in Iraq, where a coalition of Iran-backed groups brought al-Sudani to power in October 2022
 "Biden to host Iraqi leader; US military presence in region under question")
Microsoft-backed cybersecurity firm Rubrik aims to raise $713 mn in IPO
Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are the lead underwriters for Rubrik's IPO
 "Microsoft-backed cybersecurity firm Rubrik aims to raise $713 mn in IPO")
Hong Kong must hold national security line to ensure development: China
Hong Kong in March enacted a new national security law, also known as article 23, that updates or introduces new laws to prohibit treason, sabotage, sedition
 "Hong Kong must hold national security line to ensure development: China")
'All sound, no fury': How Iran failed to breach Israeli air defence
Israel said 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles were fired at the country in what Tehran dubbed 'Operation Honest Promise'
 "'All sound, no fury': How Iran failed to breach Israeli air defence")
Apple's iPhone shipments plunge 10% in Q1 as Android rivals rebound
Average selling prices for handsets are rising, as consumers increasingly opt for premium models that they intend to hold on to for longer, IDC's researchers found
 "Apple's iPhone shipments plunge 10% in Q1 as Android rivals rebound")
Five things China's economists are watching to track sustainable recovery
Power production has been rebounding since China reopened from Covid-related restrictions more than a year ago
 "Five things China's economists are watching to track sustainable recovery")
Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable escalation, says G7
The US assisted Israel in shooting down dozens of drones and missiles fired by Iran in its first direct military assault on the former
 "Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable escalation, says G7")
Don't expect US to take part in any retaliatory action against Iran: Biden
Iran launched the attack over a suspected Israeli strike on its embassy compound in Syria on April 1 that killed top Revolutionary Guards commanders
 "Don't expect US to take part in any retaliatory action against Iran: Biden")
Destroyed over 80 Iranian ballistic missiles headed towards Israel: US
: The US destroyed more than 80 UAVs and at least six ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday.
 "Destroyed over 80 Iranian ballistic missiles headed towards Israel: US")