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The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria, resulting in casualties and tension with the governments of those countries.
In the Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas is considering a ceasefire proposal while the Israeli military expands its operations in Gaza.
President Macky Sall of Senegal postponed the country's presidential election, sparking protests and concerns about a potential self coup.

The Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in a high number of casualties and intense bombing, leading to a significant death toll.
There is uncertainty about a potential ground invasion by Israel in Gaza, with pressure on both sides to negotiate or escalate the situation.
The far-right Swiss People's Party saw a rise in support in Switzerland's federal election, while in Argentina, the presidential election is headed to a runoff between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei.

Official 2023 GDP growth in China was 5.2%.
Markets were not impressed with the data and are calling for more stimulus.
The Chinese economy saw positive rebound with new industries experiencing rapid growth.

RON cryptocurrency is now available on GCash, offering Filipinos more options to buy, sell, and hold RON in the Philippines.
Regulatory challenges facing Binance in the Philippines may result in fewer onboarding options onto Ronin, so the partnership with GCash is important to offer a stable and compliant platform for users.
To buy RON on GCash, users can log into the app, navigate to GInvest, click on GCrypto, top-up their crypto wallet using GCash, and look for RON, AXS, or SLP to start trading.

Recent events around Taiwan include a Pew poll and increased PLA activity.
Senior NDRC official emphasizes policy assessment and caution in implementation.
CCDI discusses Xi Thought on Self-revolution of the Party.

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Archiving personal work online helps preserve self-identity and memories over time, creating a digital record of personal growth and experiences.
Engaging with web projects and maintaining online spaces can signify personal transformation and serve as a form of ritual, akin to shedding old identities and adopting new ones.
Focusing on intimate, personal archives and small community connections on the internet promotes a culture of deep care, preservation, and maintenance over constant expansion and scaling.