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Ukraine agrees to host another round of US-mediated talks with Russia
President Donald Trump's envoys are intensifying efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion against Ukraine as it approaches its fifth year and the question of territories is the key sticking point
 "Ukraine agrees to host another round of US-mediated talks with Russia")
India hosts BRICS Sherpas, Sous Sherpas to set agenda for 2026 chairship
The BRICS Sherpas and senior officials from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates participated in the meeting
 "India hosts BRICS Sherpas, Sous Sherpas to set agenda for 2026 chairship")
US adds 130,000 jobs in January, 2024 payrolls cut by nearly 900,000
The job market has been sluggish for months even though the economy is registering solid growth
 "US adds 130,000 jobs in January, 2024 payrolls cut by nearly 900,000")
After PLA purge, Xi Jinping hails loyalty of rank-and-file troops
GenZhang is the first-ranking Vice Chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high command of the Chinese military headed by Xi
 "After PLA purge, Xi Jinping hails loyalty of rank-and-file troops")
Ahead of polls, B'desh Jamaat chief vows strong, respectful ties with India
Rahman made the comments during a meeting with a group of journalists in Dhaka on the eve of the general elections
 "Ahead of polls, B'desh Jamaat chief vows strong, respectful ties with India")
China's ByteDance to launch AI chip, negotiating production with Samsung
The information about ByteDance's in-house chip project is inaccurate, a spokesperson for the company said in a statement, without elaborating
 "China's ByteDance to launch AI chip, negotiating production with Samsung")
US reopens El Paso airspace hours after announcing 10-day closure
The move has stranded numerous aircraft from Southwest Airlines and American Airlines at the airport
 "US reopens El Paso airspace hours after announcing 10-day closure")
Except Trump, nobody has stated India's refusal to buy Russian oil: Lavrov
Lavrov's comments came two days after Russia accused the US of attempting to prevent India and other countries from buying Russian oil
 "Except Trump, nobody has stated India's refusal to buy Russian oil: Lavrov")
UK touts first mover edge as India FTA debate heats up in Commons
Chris Bryant said that CETA was a "momentous achievement" which goes "well beyond India's precedent in opening the door for UK businesses"
 "UK touts first mover edge as India FTA debate heats up in Commons")
US lawmakers push for tighter curbs on China's access to chipmaking tools
The congressional warning over gaps in US export controls comes as China appears to be making breakthroughs Washington has long sought to block
 "US lawmakers push for tighter curbs on China's access to chipmaking tools")
Trump privately weighs exiting the USMCA trade pact he negotiated
A White House official, asked about the discussions, described Trump as the ultimate decision-maker and someone always seeking a better deal for the American people
 "Trump privately weighs exiting the USMCA trade pact he negotiated")
US' curbs on Venezuela oil business unfairly target Russia: Lavrov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia would clarify the situation with Washington
 "US' curbs on Venezuela oil business unfairly target Russia: Lavrov")
Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri will testify in a US court case alleging features such as endless scroll encourage compulsive use among minors, raising mental health concerns
 "Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users")
Google offers exit package to select GBO staff who are 'ready to move on'
Google's chief business officer, Philipp Schindler, emailed some teams saying employees who don't feel "all in" on the company's mission can opt to leave voluntarily with a severance package
 "Google offers exit package to select GBO staff who are 'ready to move on'")
Trump's repeal of climate finding could spark wave of lawsuits in US
The Environmental Protection Agency is set this week to repeal a 2009 scientific determination known as the endangerment finding, which has been the foundation for federal climate regulations
 "Trump's repeal of climate finding could spark wave of lawsuits in US")
Iran's President apologises to 'all those affected' by protests, crackdown
Pezeshkian said he knew the "great sorrow" felt by people in the protests and crackdown, without directly acknowledging the hand Iranian security forces had in the bloodshed
 "Iran's President apologises to 'all those affected' by protests, crackdown")
USTR removes X post showing PoK, Aksai Chin part of Indian territory
The map had shown the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, including PoK and Aksai Chin region as part of the Indian territory
 "USTR removes X post showing PoK, Aksai Chin part of Indian territory")
Russia turns to India for workers as Ukraine war deepens labour shortage
In 2021, 5,000 work permits were approved for Indian nationals but last year, almost 72,000 permits were okayed for Indians
 "Russia turns to India for workers as Ukraine war deepens labour shortage")
Handle differences strategically: China on talks between Misri, Ma Zhaoxu
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu held the India-China Strategic Dialogue, during which they discussed bilateral ties
 "Handle differences strategically: China on talks between Misri, Ma Zhaoxu")
Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks as Trump says Tehran wants a deal
The visit from Netanyahu - their seventh meeting in Trump's second term - comes as both Tehran and Washington are projecting cautious optimism after holding indirect talks in Oman
 "Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks as Trump says Tehran wants a deal")