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Qatar Airways profit jumps 28% to $2.1 bn, expects strong demand ahead
Demand from the Gulf has defied a global slowdown, with regional airlines reporting steady bookings even as trade tensions, currency swings and recession fears weigh on key Western markets
 "Qatar Airways profit jumps 28% to $2.1 bn, expects strong demand ahead")
Netanyahu to allow entry of aids into Gaza after pressure from allies
Meanwhile, a UN official states that 20 aid trucks, primarily carrying food, are expected to enter the Gaza Strip on Monday
 "Netanyahu to allow entry of aids into Gaza after pressure from allies")
WHO opens annual meet amid crisis sparked by US funding cuts, exit plans
The UN health agency this year has seen a plunge in its ability to carry out its sweeping mandate to do everything
 "WHO opens annual meet amid crisis sparked by US funding cuts, exit plans")
Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid
Israel imposed the blockade starting March 2, cutting off all food, medicine and other supplies to Gaza, while pressing Hamas to accept new ceasefire terms
 "Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid")
How China's slow approval of rare earths is threatening supply chains
China's delay in approving export licences threatens manufacturing, EVs, and defence tech worldwide
 "How China's slow approval of rare earths is threatening supply chains")
Aid workers feel helpless as Israel's blockade pushes Gaza towards famine
After months of trying to raise alarm, humanitarian workers are overflowing with anger, frustration and horror over Israel's nearly three-month blockade
 "Aid workers feel helpless as Israel's blockade pushes Gaza towards famine")
What does the British royal family and King Charles III cost the UK?
Assessing the true cost of the monarch's finances is a murky business, both opaque and highly secretive, with a myriad of rules and customs serving to stifle public debate.
 "What does the British royal family and King Charles III cost the UK?")
NASA reboots Voyager 1 thrusters after 20 years-24 billion kilometers away
Farthest man-made probe: NASA scientists bring Voyager 1's 'dead' thrusters back to life after nearly two decades
 "NASA reboots Voyager 1 thrusters after 20 years-24 billion kilometers away")
China's fossil fuel output dips from March highs but rises year-on-year
Gas output rose 8.1 per cent year-on-year to 21.5 billion cubic meters, while crude oil increased 1.5 per cent to 17.7 million tonnes, the statistics bureau said
 "China's fossil fuel output dips from March highs but rises year-on-year")
Liberal mayor, conservative historian to face off in Poland election
A late exit poll by the Ipsos institute released early Monday showed Trzaskowski with an estimated 31.2 per cent of the votes and Nawrocki with 29.7 per cent
 "Liberal mayor, conservative historian to face off in Poland election")
Kanye West's 'Heil Hitler' blows up on X, banned on Spotify, YouTube
American rapper and singer Kanye West's track 'Heil Hitler' went viral on X but has been banned on Spotify, YouTube, Reddit, and other platforms amid global backlash
 "Kanye West's 'Heil Hitler' blows up on X, banned on Spotify, YouTube")
Nvidia to ship new AI chip for China, plans to set up centre in Shanghai
Amid US curbs on chip exports, Nvidia seeks to retain foothold in China as competitors rush to fill AI chip vacuum
 "Nvidia to ship new AI chip for China, plans to set up centre in Shanghai")
US reinstates international student records but many remain stranded
A total of more than 4,700 international students had their permission to study in the US cancelled this spring, with little notice or explanation
 "US reinstates international student records but many remain stranded")
UK, EU to hold first post-Brexit summit in London to deepen relations
The meeting between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and top EU officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is intended to pave the way toward a new agreement
 "UK, EU to hold first post-Brexit summit in London to deepen relations")
Joe Biden's prostate cancer: Risks, symptoms, treatment options explained
Joe Biden's metastatic or stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis highlights common symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options men should know about
 "Joe Biden's prostate cancer: Risks, symptoms, treatment options explained")
South Korea's Kim Moon-soo open to discussing US troop cost amid tariff row
Some 28,500 American troops are stationed in South Korea as part of efforts to deter nuclear-armed North Korea
 "South Korea's Kim Moon-soo open to discussing US troop cost amid tariff row")
China's April factory output, retail sales growth slow amid trade war pause
Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, rose by 5.1 per cent in April, down from a 5.9 per cent increase in March and compared with forecasts for an expansion of 5.5 per cent
 "China's April factory output, retail sales growth slow amid trade war pause")
At least 4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province
The blast occurred near Jabbar Market in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan on Sunday, causing extensive damage to the building and triggering widespread panic
 "At least 4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province")
More storms target central US as recovery efforts continue after tornado
At least 19 people were killed and 10 seriously injured in Kentucky, where a tornado on Friday damaged hundreds of homes and tossed vehicles in southeastern Laurel County
 "More storms target central US as recovery efforts continue after tornado")
2,300-yr-old silk manuscripts finally return to China after 79 years in US
The silk manuscripts, containing more than 900 Chinese characters, are the earliest examples of silk text discovered to date and the oldest classical Chinese book
 "2,300-yr-old silk manuscripts finally return to China after 79 years in US")