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UN Security Council to hold closed-door meeting today on India-Pak tensions
The UN Security Council meeting, scheduled for this afternoon by the Greek Presidency, was convened at Pakistan's request
 "UN Security Council to hold closed-door meeting today on India-Pak tensions")
Brazil police arrest 2 over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga's Rio concert
The Rio event on Saturday was the biggest show of the pop star's career that attracted an estimated 2.5 million fans to Copacabana Beach
 "Brazil police arrest 2 over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga's Rio concert")
Trump praises 'good relationship' with Australia's re-elected PM Albanese
When Albanese was asked during the second election debate of the campaign whether he trusted Trump, the Australian prime minister said that he had no reason not to.
 "Trump praises 'good relationship' with Australia's re-elected PM Albanese")
Over 15,000 USDA employees have taken Trump financial incentive to leave
President Donald Trump's administration has offered federal employees several months of pay and benefits if they opt to leave their jobs
 "Over 15,000 USDA employees have taken Trump financial incentive to leave")
Trump criticises Sheinbaum for rejecting US troops offer to Mexico
Trump said it was true that he proposed sending the troops to Mexico and lashed into Sheinbaum for dismissing the idea
 "Trump criticises Sheinbaum for rejecting US troops offer to Mexico")
Spain may find valuable lessons from South Australia's 2016 blackout
On Sept. 28 in 2016, the state of South Australia's grid was hit with a blackout. At the time it was generating a high proportion of its power from wind turbines
 "Spain may find valuable lessons from South Australia's 2016 blackout")
Will be a two term president: Trump as he dismisses claims for a third term
After fuelling 2028 speculation, Trump confirms he will not seek third term, citing constitutional limits and Republican support for successors
 "Will be a two term president: Trump as he dismisses claims for a third term")
CEOs hail Buffett as he ends historic run at helm of Berkshire Hathaway
The famed investor delivered a more than 5,500,000 per cent return on Berkshire's stock as he turned a once-failing textile firm into the most valuable company
 "CEOs hail Buffett as he ends historic run at helm of Berkshire Hathaway")
Trump orders reopening, expansion of Alcatraz prison in California
The prison was closed in 1963, and Alcatraz Island is currently operated as a tourist site
 "Trump orders reopening, expansion of Alcatraz prison in California")
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")