Beijing
U.S. preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine - POLITICO
Beijing
'Negative' factors building in US-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
Phase two of world's largest elections is under way in India
Overcrowded Venice begins charging day-trippers for access
Spain's prime minister halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Runaway cavalry horses caught in London as several people hurt
US Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package after months of delay
Military
Rishi Sunak promises UK’s largest ever military support package for Ukraine
US cautions 'potential threat of sanctions' over Pakistan-Iran agreements. Samaa TV

10 killed as Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air

110,000 evacuated from massive China floods
Military
Global military spending in 2023 surges amid war, rising tensions and insecurity – SIPRI report
Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals
Netanyahu vows to fight possible U.S. sanctions on Israeli army units
Blinken says G7 is "committed to de-escalating tensions" and holding Iran to account
India starts voting in world's largest election
NATO working on the possibility of more air defense to Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
Lufthansa extends Tehran and Beirut flight suspensions
Transport Ministry Switches to Direct Negotiations for Purchase of 35 Trains under National Recovery Plan
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
South Korea to provide USD 200 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine this year

Dubai: chaos at world’s second-busiest airport as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms
Putin expresses hope for restraint in Middle East in conversation with Raisi
BTA. IMF Managing Director Georgieva Talks to BTA on Her Second-Term Priorities, US Economy, Bulgaria in Eurozone and Tax Reform
Iranian Foreign Ministry warns Israel of swift response in case of escalation
EU significantly intensified its contacts with Iran to prevent escalation in the region - FT
Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore prime minister in May
Kazakhstan calls off Astana International Forum
Moscow to host upcoming meeting of CIS Council of Foreign Ministers
BTA. European Parliament Urges Lifting Schengen Land Border Controls for Bulgaria and Romania by Year's End
Joe Biden
Biden considered the possible collapse of NATO a disaster
Nineteen rescued and at least 3 dead after boat carrying migrants is lost near Greek island
Military