The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates amid the recent turmoil in the banking sector.(00:59) Russia accuses the UK of upping the stakes in Ukraine by supplying Kyiv with depleted uranium shells.(13:50) And more than 300 guests from around the world have gathered in Beijing for a forum on democracy.(23:56)

Fed raises benchmark short-term rate amid banking sector fears

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The People’s Liberation Army Navy has made proposals on maritime governance and opened its warships to the public as it marks 75 years since its founding(01:06). China says it welcomes the visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and will make clear demands on issues concerning China's core interests(09:55). Prosecutors at Donald Trump's hush money trial have accused the former president of corrupting the 2016 presidential election(20:29).

PLA Navy marks 75 years since founding

Parts of China including Guangdong and Guangxi are expecting more severe weather as authorities warn of secondary disasters(01:02). Israel says it will pile pressure on Hamas for the release of hostages(11:48). Earth Day activities around the world and in China are focusing on reducing plastics and the harmonious co-existence between humans and nature(18:31).

At least 3 dead, 11 missing after heavy rains in Guangdong

Israeli and U.S. officials say Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but nuclear facilities near Tehran appear to be safe(01:04). India’s general election has kicked off and will last six weeks(12:39). And F1 has returned to Shanghai with hometown favorite Zhou Guanyu(21:04).

Israel launches attack on Iran: officials

Organizers of the China International Consumer Products Expo has hailed this year's event as successful with record attendance numbers and achievement of its low carbon goals(01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has called for peace in the South China Sea(10:38). And Dubai International Airport is gradually recovering after the heaviest rainfall in UAE history(18:31).

Record setting Hainan Expo offers access, opportunities

China is displaying its green consumption trends at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan(01:00). China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft is at the launch area for the country's first manned space mission this year(11:48). And China and the United States have discussed military ties and financial issues in separate meetings(21:17).

Fed raises benchmark short-term rate amid banking sector fears

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