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4 things to consider as India overtakes China as world’s most populous nation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s population dropped for first time in six decades last year, despite introduction of two-child policy in 2016, with the United Nations predicting it was replaced by India as the world’s most populous country…

European Commission President and Ukrainian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine’s restoration

Pravda Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is in London on the occasion of Charles III’s coronation. Source: Von der Leyen on Twitter Quote: “A very productive meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal We discussed the EU’s support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction in…

DOJ Settles Antitrust Case, Clearing Way for Assa Abloy Deal

Wall Street Journal The Swedish lockmaker has agreed to sell some of its brands to another company. https://www.wsj.com/articles/doj-settles-antitrust-case-clearing-way-for-assa-abloy-deal-4f45a1a3

Asked About Age, Biden Says He Knows ‘More Than the Vast Majority of People’

New York Times The president also said that he was not yet prepared to lean on the 14th Amendment to compel the government to pay its debt amid a showdown with House Republicans. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/us/politics/biden-interview-age-debt-ceiling.html

Malaysia’s Anwar seeks unity in his coalition ahead of state elections with recent Eid charm offensive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is grappling with strained relations between members of his unity government, amid rumours of possible defections from his coalition bloc. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3219544/malaysias-anwar-seeks-unity-his-coalition-ahead-state-elections-recent-eid-charm-offensive?utm_source=rss_feed

US, Saudi Arabia welcome start of Sudan talks

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742218

Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The guests of the coronation ceremony will include members of the royal family, around 100 heads of state, prime ministers of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, governors-general of Commonwealth countries, representatives of various churches, armed forces, diplomatic corps https://tass.com/world/1614409

Wall Street Journal Warren Buffett has obliterated the market in his 58 years at Berkshire Hathaway. He credits 12 decisions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-amp-raquo-5ffdaa4c

Hong Kong’s minimum wage goes up to HK$40 an hour but life’s still a struggle for poor residents. Can the city do better?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A ‘living wage’, reviewed annually, will give workers a decent standard of living, advocates say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219569/hong-kongs-minimum-wage-goes-hk40-hour-lifes-still-struggle-poor-residents-can-city-do-better?utm_source=rss_feed

Russians change priority of capturing Bakhmut to prepare for counteroffensive

Pravda Ukraine Experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have pointed to a shift in the priorities of the Russian Ministry of Defence. The Russians are changing the offensive on Bakhmut to prepare for an expected counteroffensive by the Ukrainian Defence Forces. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/6/7400930/