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Taiwan plans to tighten China travel rules for lawmakers, officials
The move comes amid growing concerns over the exposure of sensitive information through unofficial or undocumented exchanges during such visits
 "Taiwan plans to tighten China travel rules for lawmakers, officials")
Pahalgam attack: Russian foreign minister asks India, Pak to show restraint
India, among other punitive actions, announced the suspension of the 1960 Indus accord, which governs water sharing between the two countries
 "Pahalgam attack: Russian foreign minister asks India, Pak to show restraint")
Hope there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine: Putin
In a preview of an upcoming interview with Russian state television, published on Telegram, Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a logical conclusion
 "Hope there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine: Putin")
Pakistan to brief UN Security Council on latest regional developments
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directed Pakistan's UN Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, to take immediate steps to convene a meeting of the Security Council, the statement said
 "Pakistan to brief UN Security Council on latest regional developments")
Berkshire investors anticipate new era as Buffett hands over the baton
Following Buffett's surprise announcement on Saturday that he would step down as chief executive by the end of the year, Berkshire shareholders and fans said the Omaha
 "Berkshire investors anticipate new era as Buffett hands over the baton")
Won't remove Fed Chair Powell before term ends in 2026: US President Trump
Asked if he would remove Powell before his term as chair ends in 2026, Trump issued his most definitive denial
 "Won't remove Fed Chair Powell before term ends in 2026: US President Trump")
Lebanon holds first local polls in nearly a decade amid crisis, war
The first round of voting, which is taking place by region, was in the Mount Lebanon districts including Beirut's battered southern suburbs
 "Lebanon holds first local polls in nearly a decade amid crisis, war")
China Prez Xi to visit Russia from May 7-10, attend V-day celebrations
This will be Xi's first visit to Moscow after Donald Trump took charge of the US Presidency. Xi last visited Russia in October 2024 for the BRICS Summit
 "China Prez Xi to visit Russia from May 7-10, attend V-day celebrations")
Air India's Tel Aviv-bound flight diverted after missile attack on Israel
The attack happened less than an hour before the Air India flight AI139, operated with a Boeing 787 aircraft, was to land at Tel Aviv, the sources said
 "Air India's Tel Aviv-bound flight diverted after missile attack on Israel")
Romanians vote in presidential redo after voided election triggered crisis
Eleven candidates are vying for the presidency and a May 18 runoff is expected
 "Romanians vote in presidential redo after voided election triggered crisis")
Ex-economist Lawrence Wong returns to lead Singapore amid tariff turmoil
The economist-turned-politician Wong led his People's Action Party to a landslide win in Singapore's general election on Saturday
 "Ex-economist Lawrence Wong returns to lead Singapore amid tariff turmoil")
Israeli Cabinet ministers to vote on whether to intensify fighting in Gaza
Also Sunday, a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen prompted air traffic at Israel's main airport to halt
 "Israeli Cabinet ministers to vote on whether to intensify fighting in Gaza")
Warren Buffett's 94-yr routine: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, a life of no regrets
As he steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, here's a look at Warren Buffett's daily routine that includes junk food, and personal joy over perfection
Explained: Why Warren Buffett prefers balance sheets over income statements
Warren Buffett offered fresh insights into his investing philosophy, particularly his long-standing preference for studying balance sheets over income statements when evaluating a business
 "Explained: Why Warren Buffett prefers balance sheets over income statements")
Pope Francis leaves tough legacy behind, key challenges await successor
When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the 267th pope will have to decide whether to continue Francis' policies
 "Pope Francis leaves tough legacy behind, key challenges await successor")
Visa crackdown leads international students in US to rethink summer travel
International students weighing travel to see family, take a vacation or conduct research are thinking twice because of the Trump administration's crackdown
 "Visa crackdown leads international students in US to rethink summer travel")
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace violations near disputed islands
In response to the airspace intrusion, Japan's Self-Defence Force scrambled fighter jets, the Defence Ministry said.
 "Japan, China accuse each other of airspace violations near disputed islands")
Who is Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's chosen heir at Berkshire Hathaway?
Greg Abel, a Canadian executive with deep roots in energy and a long tenure at Berkshire, is set to succeed Warren Buffett as CEO of the conglomerate in 2025
 "Who is Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's chosen heir at Berkshire Hathaway?")
US slams China's unfair trade practices as 28 textile plants shut down
In 2024, the United States imported $79.3 billion worth of apparel, with 21 per cent of that coming from China
 "US slams China's unfair trade practices as 28 textile plants shut down")
Re-elected Australian PM Albanese says voters chose unity over division
Labour held 78 seats in the previous Parliament, and gaining seats in a second term is rare in Australian politics
 "Re-elected Australian PM Albanese says voters chose unity over division")