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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Pledge Cooperation for Egyptian Troops' Safe Return
The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, announced on Saturday that his forces are prepared to collaborate with Egypt to ensure the safe return of Egyptian troops who had surrendered to the RSF in the northern Sudanese town of Merowe. 
The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, announced on Saturday that his forces are prepared to collaborate with Egypt to ensure the safe return of Egyptian troops who had surrendered to the RSF in the northern Sudanese town of Merowe. -
China Refutes Claims of No-Fly Zone Implementation North of Taiwan
On Friday, China denied establishing a no-fly zone in the waters north of Taiwan for Sunday, despite Taipei's assertion that it had been informed of such a move by Beijing. Taiwan's transport ministry claimed that Beijing initially notified Taipei of its intention to enforce a no-fly zone from April 16 to 18. 
On Friday, China denied establishing a no-fly zone in the waters north of Taiwan for Sunday, despite Taipei's assertion that it had been informed of such a move by Beijing. Taiwan's transport ministry claimed that Beijing initially notified Taipei of its intention to enforce a no-fly zone from April 16 to 18. -
North Korea Announces Hwasong-18 Solid-Fuel ICBM Test, Promises 'Extreme' Dread for Enemies
On Friday, North Korea declared that it had conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, with the aim of "radically promoting" the nation's nuclear counterattack capabilities, according to state media. 
On Friday, North Korea declared that it had conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, with the aim of "radically promoting" the nation's nuclear counterattack capabilities, according to state media. -
Relentless Russian Assault on Strategic Ukrainian City Bakhmut Continues Amid Calls for More Weapons
Russian forces persisted in their relentless attacks on the devastated city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, while also shelling the southern city of Kherson, according to Kyiv officials. 
Russian forces persisted in their relentless attacks on the devastated city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, while also shelling the southern city of Kherson, according to Kyiv officials. -
Bakhmut Battle Escalates: Russia's Wagner Group Claims Majority Control, Ukraine Holds Firm
The leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group declared on Tuesday that his forces had gained control of over 80% of the beleaguered eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, following some of the most intense and bloody combat seen in the war. 
The leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group declared on Tuesday that his forces had gained control of over 80% of the beleaguered eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, following some of the most intense and bloody combat seen in the war. -
NASA Discovers 'Runaway' Black Hole: An Unprecedented "Invisible Monster" Creating Stars
NASA has identified a "runaway" black hole speeding through the universe, which they've dubbed an "invisible monster on the loose." This phenomenon has piqued the interest of researchers, as it leaves an unprecedented trail of newly formed stars in its wake. 
NASA has identified a "runaway" black hole speeding through the universe, which they've dubbed an "invisible monster on the loose." This phenomenon has piqued the interest of researchers, as it leaves an unprecedented trail of newly formed stars in its wake. -
Developing Asia's 2023 Growth Outlook Improves on China's Rebound, ADB Reports
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Tuesday that developing Asia is expected to experience accelerated growth in 2023, primarily driven by a stronger-than-anticipated economic rebound in China. However, the ADB cautioned that the outlook could be impacted by potential risks arising from global banking instability. 
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Tuesday that developing Asia is expected to experience accelerated growth in 2023, primarily driven by a stronger-than-anticipated economic rebound in China. However, the ADB cautioned that the outlook could be impacted by potential risks arising from global banking instability. -
Explosive Sculpture Gifts Death: Woman Arrested for Alleged Assassination of Pro-Putin Blogger
Daria Trepova, 26, reportedly presented Fomin with an explosive-laden sculpture at a crowded St. Petersburg café, resulting in a powerful blast that killed Fomin and injured over 30 people, eight critically. 
Daria Trepova, 26, reportedly presented Fomin with an explosive-laden sculpture at a crowded St. Petersburg café, resulting in a powerful blast that killed Fomin and injured over 30 people, eight critically. -
Justice Department Uncovers Further Evidence of Potential Trump Obstruction in Classified Documents Investigation, Reports Washington Post
According to the Washington Post, the US Justice Department and FBI investigators have collected new evidence suggesting potential obstruction by former President Donald Trump in an ongoing investigation into classified documents discovered at his Florida estate. The report cited sources familiar with the matter. 
According to the Washington Post, the US Justice Department and FBI investigators have collected new evidence suggesting potential obstruction by former President Donald Trump in an ongoing investigation into classified documents discovered at his Florida estate. The report cited sources familiar with the matter. -
Finland's NCP Poised for Election Victory; PM Marin's Party Projected Third
Finland's right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) is on course to win Sunday's parliamentary election, according to public broadcaster Yle's projections, which are based on 71% of the votes counted. 
Finland's right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) is on course to win Sunday's parliamentary election, according to public broadcaster Yle's projections, which are based on 71% of the votes counted.
