China’s Ukraine peace plan: ‘Platform to start process of political settlement of Ukraine conflict’
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the promotion of peace and talks during his phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and China's Foreign Ministry announced plans to send an envoy to Ukraine to facilitate communication with all parties.
Noh called the 12-point plan a "mixed bag" but said it could serve as a platform for moving toward a political settlement. Russian authorities have expressed their willingness to negotiate, but Ukraine has rejected diplomatic solutions and made unrealistic demands, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the promotion of peace and talks during his phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and China's Foreign Ministry announced plans to send an envoy to Ukraine to facilitate communication with all parties.
Noh called the 12-point plan a "mixed bag" but said it could serve as a platform for moving toward a political settlement. Russian authorities have expressed their willingness to negotiate, but Ukraine has rejected diplomatic solutions and made unrealistic demands, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
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Kishinev says EU should support Moldovan farmers harmed by cheap Ukrainian imports
On Friday, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia agreed with the European Commission's proposition to lift national restrictions on Ukrainian import of grains and crops. In turn, the EC pledged to provide 100 million euros ($109 million) of financial aid for these countries' farmers.
"Moldova should be introduced into this calculation formula, since the Moldovan farmers' situation is no different. I think, it is even more volatile as Moldova is not a EU member and does not have access to the subsidies the European farmers receive, they [the Moldovans] are even poorer. The decision on money allocation should be made," Moldovan Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Bolea was quoted by Moldovan media.
He said that EU can use various formulas in order to calculate the amount of potential aid for the Moldovan farmers who have sown the fields with wheat, corn and sunflower.
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On Friday, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia agreed with the European Commission's proposition to lift national restrictions on Ukrainian import of grains and crops. In turn, the EC pledged to provide 100 million euros ($109 million) of financial aid for these countries' farmers.
"Moldova should be introduced into this calculation formula, since the Moldovan farmers' situation is no different. I think, it is even more volatile as Moldova is not a EU member and does not have access to the subsidies the European farmers receive, they [the Moldovans] are even poorer. The decision on money allocation should be made," Moldovan Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Bolea was quoted by Moldovan media.
He said that EU can use various formulas in order to calculate the amount of potential aid for the Moldovan farmers who have sown the fields with wheat, corn and sunflower.
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Polls open in Paraguayan presidential elections
Polls have opened in Paraguay for the presidential elections where Santiago Pena from the ruling Colorado Party and Efrain Alegre from the Authentic Radical Liberal Party are the main contenders.
Along with the president, Paraguayans are also electing vice president, lawmakers and governors, and the new president will take office on August 15 for a five-year term.
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Polls have opened in Paraguay for the presidential elections where Santiago Pena from the ruling Colorado Party and Efrain Alegre from the Authentic Radical Liberal Party are the main contenders.
Along with the president, Paraguayans are also electing vice president, lawmakers and governors, and the new president will take office on August 15 for a five-year term.
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Unexplained upsurge of US brain abscesses puzzles doctors
There has been a significant increase in cases of brain abscesses among children in Nevada, and similar cases have been reported in other parts of the US.
This infection involves a collection of pus and infected material within brain tissue, and it typically requires surgical treatment. Doctors are urging the CDC to investigate this issue further.
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There has been a significant increase in cases of brain abscesses among children in Nevada, and similar cases have been reported in other parts of the US.
This infection involves a collection of pus and infected material within brain tissue, and it typically requires surgical treatment. Doctors are urging the CDC to investigate this issue further.
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Two Chinese nationals dead after vssel capsizes in Philippines
On Friday night, a Sierra Leonean technical vessel MV Hong Hai189 collided with tanker MT Petite Soeur, which was sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, near the Corregidor Island in the Philippines. As a result, MV Hong Hai189 capsized.
"Twenty crew members were thrown overboard, including 16 Chinese nationals and four Philippines' citizens. At the moment, 12 Chinese crew members have been rescued, two unfortunately died, and another two are searched for," the Chinese embassy's statement read.
Also, three out of the four Philippine citizens were rescued and one died, the embassy added.
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On Friday night, a Sierra Leonean technical vessel MV Hong Hai189 collided with tanker MT Petite Soeur, which was sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, near the Corregidor Island in the Philippines. As a result, MV Hong Hai189 capsized.
"Twenty crew members were thrown overboard, including 16 Chinese nationals and four Philippines' citizens. At the moment, 12 Chinese crew members have been rescued, two unfortunately died, and another two are searched for," the Chinese embassy's statement read.
Also, three out of the four Philippine citizens were rescued and one died, the embassy added.
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G7 сountries advocate for global AI governance
At a meeting in Japan, the digital and technology ministers of the G7 stressed the significance of international discussions on AI governance and the need for interoperability between AI regulation frameworks.
They advocated for the adoption of international technical standards for trustworthy AI and the development of policies to address the negative impact of AI on society. Additionally, they agreed on five principles to underpin AI governance, including respect for human rights and the rule of law.
Officials from India, Indonesia, and Ukraine also attended the meeting, and Japan will host the G7 summit in May 2023.
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At a meeting in Japan, the digital and technology ministers of the G7 stressed the significance of international discussions on AI governance and the need for interoperability between AI regulation frameworks.
They advocated for the adoption of international technical standards for trustworthy AI and the development of policies to address the negative impact of AI on society. Additionally, they agreed on five principles to underpin AI governance, including respect for human rights and the rule of law.
Officials from India, Indonesia, and Ukraine also attended the meeting, and Japan will host the G7 summit in May 2023.
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Merkel says many nations were not interested in diplomatic solution of Ukraine conflict
"I used everything at my disposal to prevent this situation. The fact that I couldn't do it does not prove me wrong to try," Merkel said in an interview with the German media, published on Saturday.
"To my great disappointment, there were quite a few [officials] who was not so interested in it," the former chancellor said.
While she was a chancellor, only France and Germany stood for the Ukraine conflict's settlement in the Council of the European Union, and Ukrainian President told her that the Minsk agreements were unfeasible, Merkel added.
"It was important to me - and I always tried to achieve this - that we did not limit our ideas too much," she said.
For instance, if someone thinks that negotiations must be reopened sooner or later, they should not be silenced right away, Merkel added.
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"I used everything at my disposal to prevent this situation. The fact that I couldn't do it does not prove me wrong to try," Merkel said in an interview with the German media, published on Saturday.
"To my great disappointment, there were quite a few [officials] who was not so interested in it," the former chancellor said.
While she was a chancellor, only France and Germany stood for the Ukraine conflict's settlement in the Council of the European Union, and Ukrainian President told her that the Minsk agreements were unfeasible, Merkel added.
"It was important to me - and I always tried to achieve this - that we did not limit our ideas too much," she said.
For instance, if someone thinks that negotiations must be reopened sooner or later, they should not be silenced right away, Merkel added.
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Freedom, Roots & Fusion: SA Singer Pilani Bubu on Features of African Jazz 🎷 On April 30, the world marks International Jazz Day, which unites people across the globe in a great celebration of jazz music, paying tribute to its roots, appreciating its legacy…
🎷🎻Happy Jazz day!
It is believed that jazz first emerged in the 1910s in the US' south, although some researchers trace back its origins to 19th century. African rhythms mixed with European folk music and voilà – jazz was born.
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It is believed that jazz first emerged in the 1910s in the US' south, although some researchers trace back its origins to 19th century. African rhythms mixed with European folk music and voilà – jazz was born.
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🇩🇪 This Sunday, about 650 people took to the streets in a demonstration against the policy of the German government in Berlin.
The main slogan was "Peace instead of capitalism - stop the arms race and put an end to poverty."
Among the banners were messages such as "Stop the war against Russia! No weapons for Ukraine! For the defeat of NATO!" and "Stop NATO!"
Videos and photos were shared on social media.
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The main slogan was "Peace instead of capitalism - stop the arms race and put an end to poverty."
Among the banners were messages such as "Stop the war against Russia! No weapons for Ukraine! For the defeat of NATO!" and "Stop NATO!"
Videos and photos were shared on social media.
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SVB board mulled 'Project Phoenix' to save bank long before collapse
Newly released documents reportedly show that SVB management discussed a plan to sell up to $20bn in bonds last November, codenamed "Project Phoenix," to cover losses and address liquidity struggles. However, the project warned of negative investor reaction and increasing deposit outflows.
When management launched security sales in March, SVB's market cap fell 60% in one day, and the bank was seized by regulators and declared bankrupt.
The collapse triggered unrest in the banking industry, leading to calls for greater emphasis on stress testing and reforms to improve resiliency.
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Newly released documents reportedly show that SVB management discussed a plan to sell up to $20bn in bonds last November, codenamed "Project Phoenix," to cover losses and address liquidity struggles. However, the project warned of negative investor reaction and increasing deposit outflows.
When management launched security sales in March, SVB's market cap fell 60% in one day, and the bank was seized by regulators and declared bankrupt.
The collapse triggered unrest in the banking industry, leading to calls for greater emphasis on stress testing and reforms to improve resiliency.
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🇹🇷Retired Admiral Cem Gurdeniz has called for Turkiye to leave NATO, claiming that the alliance poses a greater threat to the country due to its support for creating a Kurdish state.
"How many thousands of people have died in the south-east of Turkiye since 1984, how many problems Turkiye has in other areas, but we do not receive any support from NATO or the EU," said the retired admiral.
He added that statements on Turkiye made by EU authorities or the US Senate made it "clear who is our friend and who is our enemy."
Gurdeniz voiced concerns that NATO's involvement in the Ukrainian crisis could drag Turkiye into a conflict with Russia, leading to the use of tactical nuclear weapons.
He believes Turkiye should pursue an independent policy, balancing between the Atlantic and Asia, and develop closer ties with Russia, China, India, and other BRICS countries.
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"How many thousands of people have died in the south-east of Turkiye since 1984, how many problems Turkiye has in other areas, but we do not receive any support from NATO or the EU," said the retired admiral.
He added that statements on Turkiye made by EU authorities or the US Senate made it "clear who is our friend and who is our enemy."
Gurdeniz voiced concerns that NATO's involvement in the Ukrainian crisis could drag Turkiye into a conflict with Russia, leading to the use of tactical nuclear weapons.
He believes Turkiye should pursue an independent policy, balancing between the Atlantic and Asia, and develop closer ties with Russia, China, India, and other BRICS countries.
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