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Our top stories. The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of annualized inflation

remained at 2.8% in March.

The headline measure, which includes food and energy prices,

rose to 2.7% from 2.5% in February.

The figures will make it harder for Joe Biden to persuade Americans

of his good stewardship of the economy as he faces a tight presidential race this year.

Price levels have risen by a cumulative 19% since his

inauguration in 2021. The head of Egypt's Intelligence Agency reportedly met his Israeli counterpart in a bid to the Palestinians are clustering and restart broader negotiations.

Israeli officials apparently said they are willing to consider Egypt's proposal

that Hamas released 33 hostages in exchange for a six-week truce in fighting in Gaza.

Anthony Blinkin, America's Secretary of State, met Xi Jing Ping, China's President, as part of a three-day visit to China.

The two leaders spoke about tensions in the South China Sea,

China's aggression towards Taiwan, and the country's relationship with Russia.

Mr. Blinkin also met other dignitaries including Wang Yi.

China's foreign minister who said that quote

negative factors in the relationship are still building.

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