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you're watching the news, our life from a headquarters and so hines, eddy navigator coming up in the next 60 minutes. the u. s. is sending more advance weapons to ukraine to help precisely target russian forces. the world's largest sugar producer limits its exports. india says it's to keep local prices and check awe. julian relief, the sun high list suits, covered 19 locked down after 2 months. and with just months to go until kick off, we look at the challenges facing world cup post nation katara. and i'm leo hardin with sports, raphael natal reaches the french open semi finals, the king of clay beat world number one, know that joke of it and couldn't claim a record extending 14th title in paris. welcome to the news our. the u. s. is sending advanced rocket systems to ukraine.

there are the most significant weapons set by washington since rushes invasion in february or the bite in administration has been careful to say the missiles will have limited range. washington added that she will use the rockets to stop russian advances on ukrainian territory, and the ukraine has agreed that they won't be used on targets inside russia. hydro castro has more from washington. it does allow the ukrainian military to extend its ranges, which is what it has been requesting from the us. this package is said to include the high me ability artillery rocket system, which has a range of some 80 kilometer. this is going to be part of a package that total some $7800000000.00, and will also include more helicopters, more tillery, and more tactical vehicles. those details will be announced by the white house on wednesday, but president joe biden previewed this in an op ed that was published in the new

york times. and in he went to specify that these us weapons will not be used within russia. he said that there are only for ukraine to use to defend itself within its borders. the us, us security official saying that they have received assurances from ukraine that these weapons will be not fired, will not be fired into russia. he specifically walked back earlier statements say, he does not want to over throw president putin of russia earlier. he had set off the cuff and assailant in poland, but who could not remain in power. so clarifying that point and also the president writing to americans, that there is no sign that russia is wanting to use nuclear weapons in ukraine. but that if it does bite and says there would be severe consequences. so what exactly as a system the americans have sent to ukraine?

well, the him are multiple launch rocket system or m l r s. can simultaneously fire multiple precision guided missiles. it's 80 kilometer range is twice start of the m triple 7. howitzers are ready provided to ukraine, enforces the longer range version of the missile, which can reach targets. 300 kilometers away, isn't being supplied to ukrainians. the us military already has him are as units in europe, a nato allies pulling down romania also had them last week. to re watch it because a senior fellow at the center for european policy analysis, he also served as a colonel in the us army. also serving as a military attache at the american embassy and were so he's joining us for book or us welcome to al jazeera or thanks for speaking to us. so until now the u. s. had refused the record this particular request of missiles out of fear that the weapons could be used against targets in russia. why has the us agreed now? yeah, i think what we're seeing here in this, this particular phase of the war,

the russian being able to concentrate, there are real systems really have a new, larger advantage, both in range and in mass against the ukrainian positions. so this decision i'm imagine was a hard one for this administration. was taken to give some balance or some advantage back to the koreans were actually in a difficult position with these longer range capabilities the russians have this. well, if you maybe use this phrase, make the on more even for the ukraine. yeah, i mean, that's the thing you talk about making the odds more. even some analysts say that the cameras can actually be a game changer in the war at a time when you created forces appear to be struggling in some areas. others say it will not turn the tables. where do you stand on the side of the argument?

right in the middle. so it to 2 things that are, you know, really important for, for these they got to get there the ukrainians have to know how to operate them before and they get there and in time and also the ammunition supply. the ammunition supply is very important to all of these systems. we're standing from the triple 7 artillery already mentioned, and then now the, the hymer. so that munition flow because very easy to use lots and lots of rockets quickly. so that's why that will be important to, to what is right. go ahead. yeah, apologies. complete your thoughts? no, no, no. so yeah, i think it's important development in going back to the, the crux of the matter, of course, you know, the high mars or m r s. system they're going to get can shoot into russia, can shoot deep into russia currently, administration and talking about the shorter range, munitions,

the system can fire the long range munitions and there's a lot of discussion out there. busy that maybe the administration will change or upgrade the plan as we move further to give them even more capabilities. right. but as of now, to what extent do you think the u. s. and the, by this ministration is walking some sort of diplomatic tightrope because they are giving these weapons. but at the same time, there are limits in the range. right? yeah. so this is been the pattern since the obama administration, and this is a little bit, you know, playing along the same operating principle of all with these, these concerns about russian escalation or too much escalation. so we saw that in the obama administration with. busy lethal weapon debate, you know, in the beginning and then we get to the 5 and ministration and very incrementally, even as we saw the russian surrounding ukraine and like

a jug or not around ukraine. very, very slowly and carefully making these decisions. those triple 7 should have been there a month and months ago, for example. and these high mars as well. so the administration is following it. some pattern, they should actually announced that they're going to deliver the longer range systems. they've capabilities as soon as possible. and if that were to happen, how do you expect moscow to react? because we have had reaction from the kremlin on, on the delivery of these high mars, in particular, moscow saying that it views this latest weapons packets. the ukraine as extremely negatively. no surprise there. right? i mean, from the beginning of the war, the russians have been making these kind of declarations that this system or are this country providing something or being part of the resupply operation, is going to be in dire consequences. they've made these threats over and over. we

have to take them seriously, but at the same time, look at the battle situation for ukraine. now, it's a very, very difficult position. and what the russians have proven, they've not only are using this nuclear, you know, sort of blackmail, continuously. but their person prosecuting sort of a now or a terrorist. the war there's brutal. a war on the cranium. people millions afforded . now. millions that have left to go west, but millions, forcibly deported, torture rate and executions. so this is high time. the west does something like this, and we just have this point. what's, what's been seen as in a pattern also, when the u. s. steps up, it does something demonstrably like this. others will follow with similar capabilities or other related ability. we're seeing that with the hillary,

with the canadians and the australians also supplying artillery systems and the polls, the polls are supplied there, stated they are very, very new, right? self propelled artillery systems. all right, we'll leave it there. thank you so much for joining us from booker. thank you. thanks. thanks for having. now, russia continues to target civilian areas in eastern ukraine. at least 1500 residents are believed to have been killed since russia refocused its attacks on the region. then bas robbie has more from keith. the pictures from a local ukranian channel widely circulated on social media. the woman says hello to her family. we are all right, we are okay. she says, what happens next illustrates the sudden severity of an artillery. the ukrainians worries several donuts will

be the next city to fall to russian occupation. the russian advance is slow, but it is steady. and russia now controls most of the city, natural, blonde. i mean, remember, all of our plans are clear we will de occupied our entire territory, which historically belongs to us. and in accordance with all international laws, this is our plan, not filled. if we don't care about russia's plans, we are having difficulties in the east due to the shortages of the right weapons. you know this well with ukrainian president vladimir zelinski was speaking during a visit by slovakia. as president, susan, a couple tova came bearing gifts more howitzers, destined for the front line. as st. battles, rage, and severed the net russians are also striking other cities in easter grain. in nearby st. louis ask residents clear debris from a russian missile strike on tuesday. we have no place to go. where would we go?

we have no place to go. targeting civilian infrastructure is one of the many allegations of russia's warcraft discussed by ukraine's general prosecutor with her international criminal court counterparts of the hague. we have more than $600.00 suspects. actually it is her level of top military, militarist politicians and propaganda edge and fresh and duration. when we speak about war crimes in ukraine, you know, we have a 2 south picks people who we identify as a war criminals and started to prosecute with them. the court confirms it will be opening an office in ukraine to investigate crimes and collect evidence. you probably know not thought they're not on the same day and have a 2nd war crimes trial concluded. 11 and a half year prison sentences for 2 soldiers, members of a russian artillery unit guilty of targeting civilian areas in khaki. in areas that

were retaken, ukrainians are still digging a bodies and shallow graves for autopsies and investigations. survivors and witnesses tell stories of rape, torture, and murder ukrainians who have survived occupation attacks on their homes and are still at war with russia. they say that speedy justice when it comes to russian prisoners of war in custody will be justice served. then basra b o. d 0 keith denmark says russia has cut off its gas supply because it refused to pay in roubles. it's the 6 in your country to be effected. global energy supplies are likely to be top of the agenda at a meeting between russell for ministers surg, elaborate and his goals state counterparts in saudi arabia. that's a meeting of the oil group. opec plus in austria on thursday. plenty more had on the others, even his r, including this south koreans are voting and local elections will tell you what the results mean for politics at the national level. the 1st funerals or hell for the

victims killed. last week's last shooting at a texas elementary school in sport, ukraine's football team restarts it's campaign to qualify for the low coming qatar that's coming up with leo. ah, but 1st the warrant ukraine is fueling a global sued crisis. india has begun restricting sugar exports and says, raising local prices are to blame. it's the world's biggest producer and 2nd largest exporter after brazil. 2 weeks ago at band we exports have new metal reports from the state of what are pradesh on how local farmers are feeling, the impact ah, after being packed and see this batch of sugars headed to the board, india has already exported a record 7 and

a half 1000000 tons the season. now the government has kept shipments to ensure there's enough left over for domestic consumption. get to work in our local amps company has been refining sugar for 90 years and he says the new rules could affect farmers incomes. the sugar season starts in november and the government would always like a minimum stock in the country of about 2 months. consumption or 2 and a half months comes up, which is somewhere around $6000000.00 pounds. it's been a bumper habit, but the world's top sugar producer international demand is high sparking fears or with domestic shortage during the festive season. later this year, when high global prices and a strong dollar have opened up business opportunities, but farmers and traders, soaring inflation and concerns about food security back home had prompted the government to implement protected measures including restricting wheat exports. wheat farmers such as on j party hope to caching on

a favourable international market on prices, rose after russia's invasion, cut supply from the black sea region, but a scorching heat wave in india, flattened output and the government band most exports to control domestic prices that affected farmers profit, so got to go to the, the government price. it was higher last year, so we saw them more. this time the rates are lowered, read, production is much low, it kept dreaming, and there was water logan to which impacted the harvest. economists say these restrictions to liquor to reduce inflation. india's credibility as the reliable exp, order of friday, our commodities is going to be a seriously damaged it's. i don't see this as a good signal. al jazeera asked for a government comment, but we didn't get a reply. many countries have urged india to lift its ban on wheat exports. government leaders said they won't relax the bad, but a will consider requests from vulnerable countries. let's get an update now from

publishers running us from new delhi. so is the been having any impact on local supplies to produce as agree that this measure was will basically bring about some discipline in exports while ensuring that there is enough buffer stock for domestic consumption here, given that the peak sugar refining season is now over at the same time, it's important to remember that this was a unique opportunity because the international market hasn't been this strong. so the profits are going to be low. and the concern is that what trickles down to the far more will be will also be lower. the good thing though is that the cap that the government has said, which is about 10000000 tons, is higher than you know, the exports that show to go to fine. us have done over the last few years. so the situation in terms of sugar is more manageable. that's not the case with wheat

exports. that policy will came out of the blue and was incredibly old abrupt and sent a lot of and was basically chaotic, both domestically and internationally, internationally. the prices sort domestically. we had trucks that was talk at bought, you know, a trade us told us that they were farmers that were holding back stock because they were hoping for a ban relaxation or a reversal offer prices to go up. in fact, that rules came just weeks off to the indian government. it says, wanted to promote to weak exports. not economists point out that the problem at hand, which is of inflation and which is dangerously high when not have that much of impact because of this policy. in fact, they said that this policy flip flop, will hom, india's standing abroad when it comes to, you know,

comes as an exporter. and we're also hit pharma, lincoln's ok, thank you so much problem at all. reporting from the jelly world chicken exports are being temporarily banned in malaysia. as florence lou reports from column for the government says is concerned about poultry shortages at home, as well as raising prices. an important source of income for chicken farmers in malaysia has been cut off after an export band came into effect on wednesday. it's a fresh blow to an industry that's already reeling from rising costs. if we fit what then? seeing up all, i don't mean you know, by me, any country that way i, what do they, can you switch to another country supplier. so it's really hard to get them back by, but if you to so this export men will definitely be simple to re temporary solution. but we have a lot of them headed. the price of chicken feed has sought with shortages caused by

the war in ukraine. and a heat wave blamed on the climate crisis. malaysia is not the only country cutting back on food exports. we've seen similar actions by other governments, such as india and indonesia to restrict certain exports of food items in order to contain rising domestic should inflation pressures. because for developing countries, food accounts for a larger part of measurement of inflation and retail price inflation. it isn't just about price stability. the export ban is also meant to ensure the local market has an chicken. it's consumers outside of malaysia who feel the bands impact neighboring singapore import at 34 percent of its chicken supply from malaysia last year. almost all of that live. the singapore government says it's looking for new suppliers and has urged consumers to switch to alternative meets.

but food sellers is specialize in a popular dish known as chicken rice. say it won't be easy to find a substitute for a key ingredient. they're concerned about a dip in business. more seeker, i thought he's not 100 percent up to the rice, not all you fresh rice. basically i bought a life slot, so the pen would mean we are no longer able to sell. is lemon gone off in nor bogus, or maybe coca cola buckle? the malaysian government hasn't said how long the export band will last. but officials say they hope supply and chicken prices who stabilize within a month. florence louis al jazeera while important, an al jazeera presenter has been sentenced to an absence, years of 15 years in prison by an egyptian court. my thought was charged with spreading false news for an interview he conducted in 2018 with the one on my board

for 2 or 4 leading opposition figure as well as a former presidential candidate. tom says, the ruling is shameful and lacking logic. the network has described the verdict as an attempt to criminalize journalism cello, the a know when the message is clear, runs against all values and norms signed by egypt regarding press freedom and allowing journalists the opportunity to do their work. whoever took the decision to arrest their for colleagues who have been detained in egypt or to issue such an insulting sentence against me has actually insulted themselves. and how can they explain to the world that they have sentenced the journalist for 15 years in jail? because he interviewed a public figure, how can i explain such a ruling to the world? the egyptian president himself recently said that he is starting a new era where press freedom will be protected and political detainees will be free. as early forces in the occupied west bank have killed a palestinian woman with a fran what austin was shot in a chest near

a large refugee camp. israel's military se they open fire after an attempt to stab a soldier in hebron, the palestinian foreign ministry disputes that and described her killing as an execution. while on her way to work. the us secretary of state has emphasized the importance of fully completing investigations into the killing of al jazeera journalist, city, and a block layer antennae blinking raise the issue during a phone call with palestinian presidents my mood bus earlier. the us state department spokesman called for full accountability for the death of the palestinian american journalist. blinking even over the weekend had another opportunity to reinforce this message with his counterpart, foreign minister. lucky as he told foreign minister le pete, we urge the israeli government to swiftly conclude their investigation into the killing of serina block. la. we expect full accountability for those responsible for her killing and to your questions i. e,

we have urged that aside share their evidence with each other to facilitate that investigation. and we continue to call on all sides to maintain. com and to prevent elation. what would you say to my colleague alice morning sent you a letter today? if you would have, what would you say to assure that he can continue to conduct his job as a job? i mean, he's been doing this for a long time. certainly appreciate his perspective. and the time he took to offer his recollection and his thoughts on the incident that tragically took the life of sharina walker. we whether it is in your i'm sorry and of course, and of course injured him as well. we heard from us not only in recent days, but going back to world press freedom day earlier this month. and throughout the course of this administration, we stand with journalists around the world who are doing their jobs in situations that sometimes are unfortunately dangerous to me and covered 90 locked down in

shanghai, has finally ended. the crowd gathered at the riverside as the clock struck midnight, marking their reopening of china's largest city. most of shanghai is 25000000 residents are free to leave home, while businesses will gradually resume operations restrictions imposed under china 0. so with strategy have also been ease in the capital. phasing just seems i'm excited but also confused because i invited that i gone get stood this with that. what can you go on as the young i feel today is the same as chinese new year. i have a strong feeling of excitement feeling. there's something bryce in front of me. don lange is the chief economist that hang sang bang china and she explains the last thing impact the last on has had on china's economy. we had food shortage is that there was a lot of confusion, a lot of anger. and then when it came to the end,

there was no clear signal when this was going to and so now thinking back, it was a very difficult time. a lot of unexpected things happen. and a lot of people's competence was shaken and also about the future of china. and this is a quite unexpected. and so far i think it's probably the largest challenge. china has phased in the past decade after the 1st phase of this initial phase of excitement for many people because people are dying to go back to work, and companies are dying to resume their operations. but after the initial phase, there might be more disappointments because the reality is the consumer confidence is dampens. property market is still weak, although the weakness, the other parts of the economy was due there and not address. and on top of that income growth has slowed significantly. so after the left of water restrictions,

i think there is a lot of work has to be done to restore the market confidence and to get subsidies to the people that are most needing it. south korea, presidents facing an early test of his popularity and local elections. president june suck y'all was sworn in 3 weeks ago with the lowest ever approval rating of any new comer. robert bride reports with thousands of local government positions being decided across south korea, from rural county officials, to mares of big metropolitan cities. this will be a telling snapshot of which way the country is leaning politically and whether conservative units of yields presidency will be given a boost since he won by the slimmest of margins of less than one percent over his rival in the us army duck. well, i like his character and will continue to support him. a little word is he remains to be seen if he will live up to expectations. but i think he'll carry out state

duties better than the previous president. the liberal candidate defeated in the presidential race, the jameel is running again. this time for one of 7 national assembly seats being contested in by elections, seemingly asking voters for a 2nd chance when, when an incompetent can send people to hell. remember that fact, i think holding people accountable for the past that was done in the presidential election, the vacant seat in, in john, which is far more blue color than neighboring soul, is normally considered safe for the liberal democratic party. but lee has been finding it unexpectedly tough, especially emerging from the pandemic will show her thought. i hope this market can be revitalized so that ordinary people can eat and have a better life for the color palette. item has been said, democrats need to reflect a little more now. i hope they don't lose that original cause and to better engage in the same elections. 4 years ago the democratic party scored

a landslide. grabbing 14 of these 17 big city mare and provincial governor possessions now racked by in fighting over controversial policies. they face much closer races across the country. these elections will not just be a verdict on the new president, but also on the man and his party that he defeated robin cried al jazeera. so the lads on the eldest renews our security agreement between china and the solomon islands raises concern in the white house coming up and or one of golf biggest stars defect from the us tour to join a rival theories backed by saudi arabia. pop detailed will not coming off with me. ah ah,

it's the 1st of june. here's her weather report for europe in africa have one great to see. so there is a small scale feature over great britain that's generating some cloud cover, could squeeze out some showers, made and power up a thunderstorm in london with a hive. 17 degrees. now of course it is the platinum jubilee over the next few days . so here's a peek at the next 3 days. winds will shift from easterly on friday to north easterly on saturday. so that's the wind off the north sea. you're certainly going to feel it a fresh feel to be sure. now we do have this run of rain across hunger, in fact, across all of hungry there is weather alerts in play for thunderstorms. some of these could be severe, powerful winds and hail. otherwise, some showers across the balkans and also bursts of rain through the alpine region on wednesday. now for turkey, we're going to see those winds pick up through the boss 1st wednesday into thursday some daytime heating storms through central turkey and off to iberia. that rain is moving more inland, eventually will seen improvements and conditions for lisbon. but those winds are

also picking up. now on the theme of wind, it's been a windy pitcher across martinez, so that's whipping around the sand in dust and new ox shot at 40 degrees when get there about 50 kilometers per hour and also windy for the eastern cape port. elizabeth, looking at wind gusts of 50 kilometers per hour. ah . across the world, young activists and organizers, random, motivated and politically engaged, the challenges they face couldn't be more daunting here. and beta, we were the ones who had lights on what was going on in a way that was me submitted to them. there's nothing specific about the lebanon is always in my number for us formation. we have the agency to create the vibe of the generation chain on al jazeera attack is filmy, returns home to the village act. 20 years. i need to discover that matches once

on a now hotly contested the right to education, divorced and independent, causing a generational rate to hold an intimate study of a traditional family grappling with changing time. witness trouble. that kind of analogy you oh, a look on the on the all new our us is something advanced. precision guided rocket systems to ukraine, but their range will be limited. so targets inside russia can't be reached. they're

the most significant weapons sent by the americans since they started the war. and the war ukraine is fueling a global food crate. this malaysia has imposed a temporary ban on chicken exports. the government says is to protect domestic supply and ensure price stability as food production cost wise. also, india has now begun restricting sugar a 4th and says, raising local prices are to blame. it's the world's biggest producer and 2nd largest export or after brazil, india cap, ex worth 2 weeks ago. let's speak to david adams about all this protectionism. he's a senior lecturer at the center for global food and resources at the university of adelaide, australia. he's joining us a life from there. welcome child to 0. just giving your initial thoughts on, on the ban by both india and malaysia. understand why the price is always one of those things that governments are very

concerned about. we know in many countries, including countries like italy, when probably food process get too expensive, they will get very upset and i start going progress. and that makes governments very know the problem you had with the sort of protections measures is not very short term thinking. with normal situations, the global economy, hybrid, it made us realize justify change. we're actually very fragile, resilient as we thought we had more going on in russia. butte crime wishes driving up process because i counted for 23 to 32 percent of global. we tried in a period between 200620202020, sorry, growth. and what we also been fine at the same time as we've got other countries demanding a huge amount. marsha normal to ongoing droughts in the asap, in countries with 20 people, they could be adversely affected in that country. countries that go to correct ment

. okay, let's, let's bring this down. let's break some of this down. let's look at the, the desired effect. it'll have in countries such as india and malaysia by going ahead with these bands is going to stabilize their local prices. let's talk about that. the short term on line. what you'll find is by limiting exports. what you do is you increase domestic supply. this allows consumers to access to the same time, actually penalize and is that food from getting process ok? and what impact is on the importers of such commodities on countries worldwide. we're going to drive, try re experiencing high prices, the less boeing thing, try to just compound the issue, process not the countries will have to increase the response. is this just as a result of the warn ukraine, sir, or is this

a perfect storm of other factors that are going on? you were mentioning drought just a few minutes ago. us going through drought issues, problems. how low the expected yields. wait. we are finding, you know, who does things book, right? constrain supply change, the mains was less to be exported. everyone wants it. and when i was commodities in georgia, it means that other commodities that normally we don't use as much now and more demand causing more prices. guy out, especially really goods in both inputs into other production systems. we start thinking about the amount of food we give animal products. we want a lot of animals produced with grime. the price of those goods encroach. so we found out still dealing with inflation. more bull, are you concerned the other exports would likely be bad? next, i mean is so in the us put a bound on sugar and weight exports could rice,

perhaps the next billing is actually one of the more larger produces of ross. and that is actually an issue we saw or in i think it was during 2009 time and put a hold on exploiting raj the world. always. countries have the ability to sort of stop because his bright concerns for the countries is one company. and others think about what we do find those is the short run. when you say these high prices, other countries which have the capacity not changed to increase production, will bond to strive issues having some really what conditions is later across coming through in about 6 months time. so while it's in the short term, probably some benefits of some people. my new consumers, the producer, i basically take it. and the problem is the world is changing on and change is real . and it's true,

the silly recommended way or suggest we're going to have to use in 10, currently increasing the threes. and we think that the roving as a major export is loc. describe the rest of the world. these routes stage. i'm becoming more frequent events, incredibly savish, the ongoing supply in the world. we start harming try to launch a great deal of flexibility to smooth out these shocks. we're better off. ok. thank you so much. we'll have to leave it there. thank you so much for your time and for joining us from adelaide. sorry, i was. you were great. thank you so much. well, the 1st funerals have been held following the school shooting in texas last week. 19 children and 2 teachers were killed and while day, many americans have voice. their anger afterward emerge that police waited outside for more than an hour. as children trapped inside pleaded for help,

strong 100 report. this was supposed to be the 1st week of summer vacation for the students of rob elementary school. instead. on tuesday, 10 year old armory joe garza was laid to rest in the 1st of 21 funerals for the victims of last week's mash shooting and evolved a texas. it will, and they're really pretty that of course you can theories at, there's pictures of her everywhere services for 10 year old might to you leona rodriguez or also being held at a funeral home across the street from the school where she was killed for the upcoming funeral of eli garcia, her family plans to mourn her in an open casket despite her wounds present and joe biden, who visited of all day on sunday, lamented to new zealand prime minister jacinta ardor. the frequency with which he tours the scene of human devastation. there's an awful lot of suffering ribbon i've been to more mass shooty aftermath and i think any present american history,

it's just so much of it is much of it is preventable. devastation is amazing. new zealand tightened its national gun laws within a week of a 2019 mass shooting there that left more than 50 dead. in the united states, political gridlock has prevented any similar action. the shootings in ovalo, they were so horrific that may or don mclaughlin says this site should be raised to the ground. i don't think anybody's plans are, but to tear that building down and it needs to be torn down. i would never ask, expect a child have to ever walk in those doors ever and ever again. with funeral homes overwhelmed by the number of victims in this town of 16000 services for all 21 are expected to take weeks to complete. john henderson, al jazeera,

concerns about the security agreement between china and the solomon islands have been void in the white house, 1st president joe biden, and new zealand prime minister, just into ardor and discuss stuffing up engagement with pacific island countries. to counter it, china's influence china's foreign minister is halfway through a tour of 8 pacific countries, discussing security and economic packets or white house correspondent, kimberly how can, how's more? it was the 1st oval office meeting between the u. s. president and new zealand. prime minister, a chance for washington to counter china's growing influence in the endo pacific region. but for new zealand, it was also an opportunity to express that when it comes to business, there are no loyalties. we had an exchange of use on the pacific currently. very clear view on both sides that the pacific needs to determine end is determining. it's our rules of engagement and as partners we need to make sure that we're

hearing what they're critical focus in areas of interest are for us to partner on and partnership is key. it is not a donor donnie relationship and nor should it be. and i think that's the approach that i hear from the united states. and certainly the approach of new zealand, regardless of who within the pacific were engaging with the meeting lasted roughly 90 minutes and included other topics like climate change, trade and even how the united states new zealand could cooperate in space. and that included the vice president. com la harrison, that conversation. but there was also the topic of gun control in light of the shooting that took place last week in texas. and how the united states could potentially bound assault weapons when it comes to that effort in new zealand. and like the united states, the new zealand prime minister says that effort in new zealand was met with

unanimous support. the u. s. president toes welcomed the korean pop stars b t. s to the white house. the singer is visited the oval office as youth ambassadors to highlight crimes against asians in the us. they say they're devastated by the recent surge of hate crimes against people of asian heritage. jaelyn zang works as a political strategist and has experience hate crime 1st hand. i'm a 1st generation asian american i came actually was born in beijing, china, and i came here when i was 3 years old. so my parents faced the language barrier and the cultural barrier. and then also just being made to feel different because you look different or you eat different foods. and this started more than a century ago with the 882 exclusionary act where congress actually excluded in chinese immigrants for a period of 10 years to not be able to immigrate to this country. so as than

a phobia and racism has always been a part that has been targeted on asian americans. and it hasn't helped with the model quote, model minority mess, which is truly a myth, because it's essentially a white supremacist concept that has made minority groups pit against one another in true instead of truly working together and having compassion as the pandemic was happening, i myself was running for office and i faced a lot of direct discrimination, particularly around social media. that would say things like, you know, you're not an american. thankfully, president biden is an office. and as i said, a completely different tone. unfortunately, we did have a president that felt it was ok to say things and it has, it did essentially allow make people who are xenophobic and racist feel like it's ok to act on those beliefs. at least 11 people have been killed in 20 others and

they're saying off to a powerful storm hurt. southern mexico. agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit the southern pacific coast during the month of may. brought winds of more than 160 kilometers an hour and heavy rain flooding homes and washing away roads. the storm has weakened since moving inland, rescue workers and columbia. i tried to save 14 miners trucks in a coal mine. they've been stuck since monday when an explosion law. they're way out . it happens in the north sometimes or a region near the border with venezuela. the last rounds of qualifying matches for the fee for world cup begin on wednesday with ukraine facing scotland, security and crowd management of those games will be closely watched after a chaotic scenes of the champions league final in paris. it's just one of several challenges facing qatar. when it hosts the world cup in november as natasha, the name reports, ah,

there was chaos at club football's biggest match in europe. a. we did the scenes of riots in paris or a reminder of the challenges, cut our faces as their prepares to host. one of the world's largest sporting events cut our, is coordinating with multiple countries to provide security for the world cup. the u. k. military is providing manpower to patrol the sea and skies and support counter terrorism operations. turkey is sending a team of about $3200.00 people, including riot police, special operations forces, and bomb experts. with less than 6 months to go before as many as a 1000000 fans descend on doha. the capital is a massive construction zone. the organizing committee has allocated $130000.00 rooms in hotels, cruise ships, and desert camps. cut our airways is partnering with airlines and neighboring oman,

kuwait, saudi arabia and the emirates to fly fans to and from matches on the same day. however, the biggest concern is accommodation as hotels and other infrastructure are unfinished accommodations will be in short supply because the volume in every fifo, even if it is in a big country like south africa, like russia, like anybody else, that has always been a shortage of accommodation so we are not unique criticism persists about the treatment of the army of migrant workers who have made this world cup a reality. however, the government says it's implemented reforms and working conditions have improved is going to be while addressing the world economic forum in davos. the amir highlighted. his hopes for the tournament. our region has suffered or so long.

hosting to old trump will give hope to the youth across the region and making the lasting contribution to the world fee for estimates. as many as 5000000000 people will watch the cut our 2022 world cup in the glare of the global spotlight. this country a fewer than 3000000 notes all too well. it can't miss an open gall. natasha name l. jazeera doha. still had on the al jazeera news, our the dad, who along with the very casual cash at the baseball game before that stories coming up in sport, lillia, and just a moment good. ah ah

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ah ah, for the sportsman seriously. ok. thank you during, let's start with yet another entertaining tennis match between long time rivals rough on it all and novice jock havoc after more than 4 hours on court. it was an adult who came out on top to reach the french open semi finals. david stokes has the action when these 2 meet, it's usually an epic encounter. and this one didn't disappoint. no bad joke which the defending champion will number one up against the greatest player in friendship in history. 13 tom champion ruffin. the dow. they traded big shots from the off and it was the dow who dealt the 1st blow taking the lightning set 6 to predictably don't joke of it's for back to square things up at one apiece. despite been hampered by injury,

the season being taken to 5 sets in his previous match. 35 year on a doubt didn't fade. he won the 3rd set to restore his lead. the crowd turned against your coverage after this incident. early in the full set, he was still able to open up a fight 3 lead, but crucially miss to set points that would have forced the deciding fit, set, the doubt, took his opportunity to break back. oh, and shot after shot. he turned up the heat until eventually at 1 in the morning after 4, i was 12 minutes on court. he wrapped up yet another famous when, ah, the dallas only last 3 times at rollin garrison's 2005. it is now just to victory away from a record extending 14th title, the when against all at her, there is only one ways to play at your best since her 1st point till the last non to day had been one of this magic nice for me. unexpected level, but i am so happy,

so thank you very much joker, which leaves paris empty handed, stuck on 20 grand slams with roger federer, one behind the dow, you know, has the chance to extend his overall lead. and he showed why he's a great champion. you know her staying staying there mentally. tough in finishing the match the way she did and congrats him and his t no, no doubt he deserves. ah, the dallas hinted that this may be as last french open if he can't fix his chronic foot problem. but for now, at least the king of play still reigned supreme. he faces 3rd seed, alex on the sheriff in the semi finals on thursday. then stokes, out his era, ukraine's national football team will play scotland on wednesday for the chance to reach the world cup finals in catch har. their qualified knockout match was postponed at russia's invasion of their country. pol raised reports from glasgow. stepping on to the hampton park pitch is the end of a long and emotional weight,

v cranes. players on wednesday, they'll play that 1st competitive, much since the russian invasion of that country when that game against scotland. and they'll be on the brink of qualification for the world cup finals and cattle village only doesn't eat every ukrainian has one dreamed to stop this war when it comes to football. the ukranian team also has the dreams to go to the walk up. we want to give these incredible emotions to the ukrainians because they are deserving it so much that in this moment was yes, romania, ukraine's bid to reach cattle is being captured by documentary t. you had to rescue their footage when the war started on february 24th. the scott is hoping it's lost much won't be filmed in glasgow, but in caught if the witness of scotland against ukraine face wails in the final qualify there on sunday. was go was busy the day before kickoff, but not with football funds. experts ukraine support is are expected on wednesday

among scotland, friends, some were feeling divided loyalties. so you actually want you going to what i want you can to and yet even though you guys no, i don't i'm, i'm buying the buying a home guntee all the way one away from who has arrived. his step onlooker, the head of the ukrainian sports supporters club football means nothing when the people dion kind of puts it into perspective, the sport doesn't matter. however, sport does unite and bring us a certain strength you find implies tomorrow will be fighting for 44000000 ukrainians. ukraine may have a record number of neutrals behind them, but here around them park, they'll be up against the scotland side with the incentive of reaching that 1st world cup in 24 years ending they long spell of under achievement since from $998.00 will be the only focus come wednesday. nothing but good thoughts for them

and good wishes for them except june in the game. because obviously they want to go get out and represent the country book our lives of dish to, to the country, to want to quote for, you know, so that's what we focus on past history stuns at 11 for scotland, one for ukraine. it's unlikely any future contest will have as much significance as this one poll reese al jazeera glasgow without a shock in the golf world. former world number one destined johnson has defied the u. s. pga tour to enter a rival series backed by saudi arabia. johnson who previously said he would stick with the pga now intend to play in the 1st l i. v international invitation, rather invitational tournament in england, where the winner will get $4000000.00 the to time. major winner is the highest ringed player and the field, which also includes sergio garcia, lee, westwood, and martin kamer. it's not clear if these players will be punished for entering

without permission from their tours. will johnson's agent said that dustin's been contemplating this for the past 2 years and decided it was in his best and his family's best interest to pursue it. he's never had any issues with the pga tour. they said and is grateful for all it's given him, but in the end, felt this was too compelling to pass up. it means that johnson has now pulled out of the canadian open, which takes place at the same time. he won in toronto back in 2018, and as an ambassador for the title sponsor of that tournament arby, see his decision has not gone down well with the organizers of that event. will to the n h l. playoffs and the colorado avalanche have taken an early lead in the western conference final against the edmonton oilers. they won game one by 8 goals to 6 with 2 of them scored by j. c. comfort. but j t. comfort, but they're still a long way to go in the best of 7 series. game 2 is coming up on thursday. one of major league baseball's biggest header show high or tawny, was robbed of

a home run in the los angeles angels defeat to the new york yankees. the 6 foot 7 aaron judge using all of his height to get his glove on the wall just as it was about to sail over the fence. but if he thought that was an impressive, impressive patch, imagine doing it with your kid in your arms. this at the new york and washington game on tuesday. this dad really should have been on the field in my opinion on the fly. all right, that's all his work back to dream. leah, thank you so much and thanks for watching the news. our and al jazeera clark's here in just a moment with mornings or by ah, no, not a from, with a

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