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Domestic News 1. The General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued an opinion on accelerating the establishment of a long-term care insurance system. 2. The National Press and Publication Administration announced the approval information for domestic online games in March 2026, with a total of 130 games approved. International News 1. The Danish Royal Palace: The Danish Prime Minister has submitted his resignation after the general election. 2. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: Hungary will stop supplying natural gas to Ukraine. 3. According to The Information: Meta plans to lay off hundreds of employees, potentially affecting Reality Labs staff. 4. According to Interfax: Russia may reimpose a temporary ban on gasoline exports. 5. US Interior Secretary: Bringed back $100 million worth of physical gold during his visit to Venezuela. 6. Venezuelan Acting President: US crude oil imports from Venezuela have jumped to their highest level since 2019. 7. According to the Wall Street Journal: Trump plans to appoint Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Larry Ellison, and Google co-founder Sergey Brin to his Technology Advisory Council. 8. Situation in Iran: ① The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan stated that no direct or indirect negotiations have taken place between the US and Iran. ② The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament stated that they are closely monitoring all US movements. ③ Iran claims to have launched missiles at a US aircraft carrier, emphasizing that once the carrier enters missile range, it will become a target. ④ Sources indicate that Pakistan has submitted the US proposal to Iran. ⑤ Iranian media reports that Iran states it will not accept a ceasefire, that negotiations with the US are illogical, and that neither a ceasefire nor negotiations are feasible at this stage. ⑥ Pakistani officials state that there is currently no confirmed date or location for possible US-Iran talks, and Iran has not yet agreed to hold talks. ⑦ Iranian media reports that Iran states it will end the war at a time of its own choosing and has presented five conditions for a ceasefire. ⑧ The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency suggests that the US and Iran may hold talks in Pakistan.

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