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Pakistani Taliban extends ceasefire with military until May 30
International: In a meeting with a Pakistani delegation led by former ISI chief and current Peshawar Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militant group agreed to extend the ceasefire until May 30 on the demand of tribal elders, TTP spokesman Muhammad Khurasani said
Explained | Why North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak is cause for worry
International: Citing its COVID-free status and claiming that its socialist system was protecting its population from “a malicious virus”, North Korea had declined vaccine supplies, leaving its population exposed to the risk of infection. The country is now struggling to slow the spread of COVID-19 across its unvaccinated population
Japan urges China to play 'responsible' role on Ukraine crisis
International: Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Russia's invasion "is a clear violation of the UN Charter and other international laws," Japan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement
