Updates on Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France:
➡️ Macron welcomes China 'commitments' not to supply arms to Russia
➡️ Xi warns against using Ukraine crisis to 'smear' others
➡️ Macron thanks Xi for backing global 'Olympic truce'
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Rescue efforts were under way on Monday afternoon after a five-storey building collapsed in George in the Western Cape, leaving at least 46 people trapped, the Gift of the Givers said. sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-afr…

BREAKING| Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry warns of the dangers of the Israeli occupation forces targeting the city of Rafah 'as part of its systematic bloody campaign to storm all areas of the Gaza Strip and displace its residents towards the unknown.'

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The results of the next general election are not a 'foregone conclusion' according to Rishi Sunak, after his party's slate of defeats in the local elections.

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#NewYork ’s prestigious Columbia University University has announced that it is canceling its main graduation ceremony, scheduled for next week, because of ongoing pro- #Palestinian protests
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I reiterate my urgent call to the Israeli government & Hamas leadership to come to an agreement & stop the suffering.

I'm deeply concerned by indications that a large-scale military operation in Rafah may be imminent.

Protection of civilians is paramount in int'l humanitarian…

But it's been well documented that Rafah is the last refuge point, it's overcrowded, Gazans have been running around and how do you determine targeted strikes?

“More than 80% of Gaza’s schools have been severely damaged or destroyed by fighting...including every one of its 12 universities.”

I am devastated for Palestinian students, and horrified by the long-term implications for future generations of Gaza. nytimes.com/2024/05/06/wor…

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Optics always matter in politics.

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South African government says it's disturbed by the developments in Rafah, Gaza after Israeli government indicated that Rafah must be evacuated. SA also calls for ceasefire and immediate release of hostages. #sabcnews #Rafah #Israel #Gaza

Russian foreign ministry summons ambassadors of France and Britain. British Ambassador Nigel Casey was summoned to the ministry for a formal protest after Foreign Secretary David Cameron said last week that Ukraine had the right to use British weapons to strike Russia. #Russia

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: We count on China to use all its influence on Russia, to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. President Xi has played an important role in de-escalating Russia’s irresponsible nuclear threat. #sabcnews #EUChina

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Congratulations to José Raúl Mulino on his victory as President-elect of the Republic of Panama.  I look forward to continuing our strategic partnership and advancing our shared goals of democratic governance & inclusive economic prosperity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping: China regards Europe as a priority of its foreign policy, and sees China-EU relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. Xi is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. #sabcnews

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