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China will send a special envoy to Ukraine, Russia and other European nations from Monday to discuss a “political settlement” to the war in Ukraine. Notably, the special convoys sending decision was taken by the Chinese Government to discuss a political statement. From May 15, Ambassador Li Hui, a special representative of the Chinese government for Eurasian Affairs, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia, said China.

Amid Ukraine-Russia war, the Russian Government alleged the Ukrainian force of attempt to kill the Russian President Vladamir Putin.  In a media briefing, Russia said that they shot down two drones, flew with an attempt of Putin's assassination. "A planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation", confirmed government sources. However, Ukraine denied allegations and said, "nothing to do with drone… read-more

Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo died at the age of 46. The news was confirmed by his family in an official statement, on May 1. Zonfrillo, a Scottish-Australian father of four who was a judge on the popular TV cooking competition, was found dead by police in Melbourne in the early hours of May 1. No cause of death was given and police spokesperson said death was not treated suspicious. 

A "horrific" explosion and fire at a dairy farm in the southern US state of Texas killed about 18,000 head of cattle and injured one agricultural worker in Texas. This was the deadliest barn fire for cattle in Texas history and the investigation and cleanup may take some time," Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a statement. Furthermore, The explosion and fire ripped through the Southfork Dairy Farms.

Sheikh Khaled's appointment was welcomed by other Gulf rulers including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. With this Sheikh Khaled has become the next leader of the Gulf monarch, fortifying his family's hold on power in the oil-rich country. Notably, UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chose his son for the position which has been traditionally held by the leader-in-waiting.