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Domestic News: 1. Wang Yi held the China-Australia Diplomatic and Strategic Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. 2. The Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee announced that Comrade Liu Haoling has been appointed as a member of the Party Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission. 3. The State Administration for Market Regulation is cracking down on irregularities in online food marketing, focusing on seven types of misconduct. 4. my country has discovered 13 new oil fields with reserves exceeding 100 million tons and 26 new gas fields with reserves exceeding 100 billion cubic meters. 5. In 2025, my country's total word usage reached 211 trillion, with daily usage showing exponential growth. 6. Currently, my country's mineral production and smelting processing scale ranks first in the world, with the national mining output value estimated at approximately 32.7 trillion yuan in 2025. 7. Shenzhen further relaxed housing purchase restrictions, significantly increasing the maximum amount of housing provident fund loans. International News: 1. Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve Chairman was approved by a Senate subcommittee. 2. Global central banks increased their gold holdings at the fastest pace in over a year in the first quarter. 3. The Israeli military reports the death of the head of Hamas's military intelligence headquarters operations department. 4. Kazakhstan and Russia have both stated they will not consider withdrawing from OPEC+. 5. IPO filings: Musk has veto power over his own removal at SpaceX. 6. The EU introduces temporary state aid measures to help companies cope with the impact of rising energy prices. 7. The OPEC Fund launches a $1.5 billion aid plan to support countries affected by war. 8. The Bank of Canada keeps its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% for the fourth consecutive meeting, in line with market expectations. 9. EIA: US crude oil exports rose to a record high of over 6 million barrels per day in the latest week; net crude oil imports fell into negative territory, a record low. 10. A senior Iranian official: Iran will respond to US "piracy" with "unprecedented military action." 11. White House official: Trump discussed plans with oil companies to extend the blockade of Iran for several months if necessary. 12. According to CNN: Pakistan is expected to receive Iran's revised proposal today or at the latest by Friday. 13. US Defense Secretary Hergsays: We are restoring our defense capabilities to wartime status. Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.