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During talks in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged strong support for Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, aiming to deepen bilateral ties and sign 18 cooperation agreements. Xi called for peace and reconciliation in Myanmar through dialogue, as China remains the junta's closest ally amid international isolation.
A Bank of Japan deputy governor said the central bank will keep a close watch on how currency swings affect prices, part of its effort to maintain economic stability. The statement comes amid global financial market turbulence and persistent inflation concerns. Analysts say the move will help markets anticipate future policy steps.
The Israeli government has allocated the first tranche of a proposed $388 million budget to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking one of the largest such expansions in decades. Peace Now criticized the move, warning it ignores planning laws and deepens conflict. International sanctions and reports have condemned settler violence and ethnic cleansing.
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot, has proposed that leading AI labs coordinate a pause on advanced AI development, warning the technology is advancing so fast that humans risk losing control. In a blog post, the company cited risks such as AI systems autonomously building successors and cyber threats, calling for global coordination mechanisms.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Macron acknowledged France's responsibility and described the monument as a 'milestone' on the path to reconciliation.
More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred to Russia since the full-scale conflict began, with international organizations condemning the actions as illegal under international humanitarian law. While some children have been reunited with their families, the majority remain in Russia, where they face assimilation, militarization, and separation from their loved ones. Experts and advocates warn that these children must not be reduced to bargaining chips in broader geopolitical negotiations.
Iranian officials say the latest US airstrikes have only deepened their distrust and hardened their resolve. Trust remains a major obstacle in talks to end the nearly three-month conflict. Hardliners in Tehran are particularly wary of any deal that could force Iran to give up key leverage, including over the Strait of Hormuz.
On March 24, Pakistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa called for stronger judicial cooperation globally to address cross-border issues. He offered to share Pakistan's experience in commercial disputes, anti-corruption, and IP protection while seeking to learn from advanced models, including IT adoption. The appeal aligns with Pakistan's ongoing judicial reforms for transparency and independence.
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five others for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes from the refugee aid group Brothers to the Rescue, killing four. The charges include conspiracy to murder U.S. citizens and destruction of aircraft, escalating tensions as the Trump administration pressures Cuba over its communist government and an energy crisis.
