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Trump's allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy, say he may need to resign
Following Trump's lead, White House officials and Republicans in Congress used news show appearances to demand that Zelenskyy display more gratitude for US support
 "Trump's allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy, say he may need to resign")
Trump admin may exclude govt spending from GDP, obscuring DOGE cuts' impact
Musk's efforts to downsize federal agencies could result in the layoffs of tens of thousands of federal workers, whose lost income could potentially reduce their spending
 "Trump admin may exclude govt spending from GDP, obscuring DOGE cuts' impact")
Trying to get Putin to negotiating table in peace talks: Marco Rubio
Rubio emphasised that any security guarantees for Ukraine are contingent upon the establishment of peace
 "Trying to get Putin to negotiating table in peace talks: Marco Rubio")
Yawning wealth difference widening inequalities in China, warns report
Analysts have warned that Beijing needs to work harder to narrow the wealth gap in society more broadly as it tries to ignite a private sector-led economic recovery, the Post reported on Sunday
 "Yawning wealth difference widening inequalities in China, warns report")
Private lander Blue Ghost nails moon landing with special NASA delivery
Confirmation of successful touchdown came from the company's Mission Control outside Austin, Texas, following the action some 225,000 miles (360,000 kilometers) away
 "Private lander Blue Ghost nails moon landing with special NASA delivery")
Nepal's Rhino census becomes uncertain with suspension of USAID funding
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, which has been carrying out the census in collaboration with various agencies working with the park
 "Nepal's Rhino census becomes uncertain with suspension of USAID funding")
Rubio announces $4 bn military aid to Israel, reversing Biden's arms hold
The Trump Administration has pledged to continue using all available tools to support Israel's security, including countering security threats
 "Rubio announces $4 bn military aid to Israel, reversing Biden's arms hold")
B'desh situation deeply affects me, Yunus has a long way to go: Amartya Sen
Sen said the situation in Bangladesh had deeply affected him and he was concerned about how the country would navigate the challenges
 "B'desh situation deeply affects me, Yunus has a long way to go: Amartya Sen")
China's military expansion threatens Taiwan's LNG supply routes: Report
In a bulletin published on the National Defence and Security Research's website on Thursday, Huang Tsung-ting indicated that China could potentially disrupt Taiwan's energy sources
 "China's military expansion threatens Taiwan's LNG supply routes: Report")
A look at the hits and misses of moon landings over the past years
Both US businesses are part of NASA's effort to support commercial deliveries to the moon ahead of astronaut missions later this decade
 "A look at the hits and misses of moon landings over the past years")
Israel halts aid to Gaza, pressures Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal
An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said the decision to suspend aid was made in coordination with the Trump administration
 "Israel halts aid to Gaza, pressures Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal")
UK, France, and Ukraine agree to work on a ceasefire plan for Russia's war
Starmer says the plan emerged after talks among the four countries' leaders following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Oval Office blowout with US President Donald Trump
 "UK, France, and Ukraine agree to work on a ceasefire plan for Russia's war")
Firefly's 'Blue Ghost' mission successfully lands on Moon's surface
Nicknamed 'Ghost Riders in the Sky,' Blue Ghost Mission 1 follows just over a year after the first-ever commercial lunar landing
 "Firefly's 'Blue Ghost' mission successfully lands on Moon's surface")
Norwegian firm refuses fuel to US warships over Trump's snub to Zelenskyy
The move follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to the White House, where he had a hostile conversation with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance
 "Norwegian firm refuses fuel to US warships over Trump's snub to Zelenskyy")
Pope stable, resting in hospital; skips Sunday noon blessing again
Francis had no further episodes of bronchial spasms, the Vatican said in its late update
 "Pope stable, resting in hospital; skips Sunday noon blessing again")
Israel stops entry of supplies into Gaza as 1st phase of ceasefire expires
Israel said that it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire through Ramadan and Passover, or April 20
 "Israel stops entry of supplies into Gaza as 1st phase of ceasefire expires")
Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan seeks global help for democracy, regional stability
He also expressed the hope that the US would work with Pakistan to foster economic partnerships, promote stability, and prevent conditions that lead to conflict and extremism
 "Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan seeks global help for democracy, regional stability")
40% population doesn't have access to education in their language: Unesco
Despite countries' growing understanding of the role of home language, policy uptake remains limited
 "40% population doesn't have access to education in their language: Unesco")
Iraq's displaced Kurds hope to return as Turkiye's militants halt fight
The truce if implemented could not only be a turning point in neighbouring Turkey but could also bring much needed stability
 "Iraq's displaced Kurds hope to return as Turkiye's militants halt fight")
In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal
We have gone from being a global laughing stock ... to being an unexpected protagonist, Milei said
 "In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal")