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North Korea fires multiple missiles towards eastern waters: South Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons fired from an area around the eastern port city of Wonsan were presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles
 "North Korea fires multiple missiles towards eastern waters: South Korea")
Syria, Israel holding indirect talks to avoid escalation, says Prez Sharaa
Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on parts of Syria last week, saying it aims to protect the country's Druze minority coming under attack by pro-government gunmen
 "Syria, Israel holding indirect talks to avoid escalation, says Prez Sharaa")
US must let migrants challenge Libya deportations in court, says judge
Several migrants being held in South Texas were informed early Tuesday of plans to send them to Libya, attorneys said
 "US must let migrants challenge Libya deportations in court, says judge")
'If I can help, I'll be there': Trump offers to mediate India-Pakistan row
US President Donald Trump urges calm between India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions; backs peaceful dialogue as India conducts airstrikes in response to terror attack in Pahalgam
 "'If I can help, I'll be there': Trump offers to mediate India-Pakistan row")
US Fed holds rates steady, cites risk of higher inflation, unemployment
The Fed's policy rate has been unchanged since December as officials struggle to estimate the impact of President Donald Trump's import tariffs
 "US Fed holds rates steady, cites risk of higher inflation, unemployment")
Disney earnings soar on resilient streaming growth, US parks revenue
"Despite questions around any macroeconomic uncertainty or the impact of competition, I'm encouraged by the strength and resilience of our business," Disney CEO Bob Iger said
 "Disney earnings soar on resilient streaming growth, US parks revenue")
Pakistan is 'trying to avoid' full-fledged war, says Defence Minister Asif
India launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, hitting nine terror targets in PoK and Punjab in retaliation for the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people
 "Pakistan is 'trying to avoid' full-fledged war, says Defence Minister Asif")
World Bank unveils $1 bn support plan to boost Sri Lanka's economy
The initiative aims to expand economic opportunity, strengthen local industry and attract private capital to support long term growth, the release said
 "World Bank unveils $1 bn support plan to boost Sri Lanka's economy")
Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow on 4-day visit, attend V-Day celebrations
According to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, in a tete-a-tete over tea on Thursday, Putin and Xi are scheduled to discuss sensitive international issues
 "Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow on 4-day visit, attend V-Day celebrations")
Uber shares dip as Q1 revenue misses expectations amid slow growth
Uber has struggled to match the high growth from the post-pandemic quarters and is also contending with lower ride prices with some customers seeking cheaper transport options
 "Uber shares dip as Q1 revenue misses expectations amid slow growth")
Who is He Lifeng, the Chinese official leading high-stakes US trade talks?
He Lifeng, China's Vice Premier and close ally of Xi Jinping, is set to lead crucial trade talks with the US in Switzerland amid rising tensions, as both sides face escalating tariffs
 "Who is He Lifeng, the Chinese official leading high-stakes US trade talks?")
'Arranged at the request of the US': China on high-level trade talks
US-China trade war: Beijing urges respectful dialogue ahead of high-level trade talks with Washington in Switzerland
 "'Arranged at the request of the US': China on high-level trade talks")
Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf Arabian Gulf: Officials
Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf
Russian missile-and-drones attack kills 2 people in Ukraine's capital
Eight people were also wounded in the attack, including four children, the Kyiv City Military Administration said in a post on Telegram
 "Russian missile-and-drones attack kills 2 people in Ukraine's capital")
Do not travel to Pakistan: US government issues advisory to its citizens
This latest travel advisory for US citizens came after India launched strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan on Wednesday
 "Do not travel to Pakistan: US government issues advisory to its citizens")
Russia to host China, Brazil leaders for 80th anniversary of WWII victory
Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, has become the country's most important secular holiday
 "Russia to host China, Brazil leaders for 80th anniversary of WWII victory")
Kim Jong Un urges more artillery output as North Korea deepens Russia ties
Kim urged workers to further accelerate artillery shell production, calling it crucial to strengthening the fighting efficiency of his armed forces
 "Kim Jong Un urges more artillery output as North Korea deepens Russia ties")
US Embassy warns of possible mass shooting threat at 3 sites in Honduras
The three target locations mentioned are the Elliot Dover Christian School in Tegucigalpa, the Centro Civico in Tegucigalpa, and an unnamed mall in Tegucigalpa
 "US Embassy warns of possible mass shooting threat at 3 sites in Honduras")
Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope with faithful seeking direction
The papal conclave will begin with a single ballot on the first day and then four rounds of voting each day afterward until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote
 "Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope with faithful seeking direction")
Operation Sindoor: Pakistan stock market bleeds, Karachi index tanks 5.5%
Karachi Stock Exchange: Operation Sindoor was conducted on the day India has planned civil defence mock drills across 244 districts
 "Operation Sindoor: Pakistan stock market bleeds, Karachi index tanks 5.5%")