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A UAE-mediated exchange freed 410 captives as Russia and Ukraine returned 205 prisoners each in the latest confirmed wartime swap.

Trump and Xi ended Beijing talks after the White House called their meeting good, with trade, Iran and Taiwan still central to ties.

PM Modi began his UAE visit in Abu Dhabi after Sheikh Mohamed received him for talks focused on trade, investment, energy and regional issues.

A landslide at the Bé-Mbari gold mine in western Central African Republic killed at least 23 people, with local reports saying the toll rose.

Trump began his China visit in Beijing with talks with Xi Jinping as trade, Taiwan and wider security issues moved to the top of the agenda.

Pakistan officials said a suicide bombing in Lakki Marwat killed 10 people and injured about 30 in a crowded district market area on Tuesday.

Turkish Airlines evacuated all on board in Kathmandu after smoke from the landing gear forced a runway shutdown and safety checks.

Egypt and France said Gaza ceasefire efforts must continue as Sisi and Macron also called for containing wider regional escalation risks.

Mayon Volcano ashfall potentially affected 1,230 hectares of Albay crops as field checks confirmed rising farm losses and wider disruption.

Sri Lanka approved an 18% electricity tariff hike for heavy users from May 11, while subsidies keep bills unchanged for most consumers.