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Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, leader of Tai Ji Men, center, and distinguished guests from around the world, come together to celebrate the enduring legacy of his late wife, Madam Yu, Mei-Jung at the Concert of Gratitude and Blessings. (AP Images)

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, leader of Tai Ji Men, rings the Bell of World Peace and Love at the celebration of the 5th International Day of Conscience in front of Pasadena City Hall, California, April 6, 2024.

On April 5th, the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL) hosts the World Leader Summit of Love and Peace to celebrate the 5th International Day of Conscience.

The *Washington Post* reports that despite the growing disagreements between the United States and the Israeli government, the Biden administration continues to authorize the transfer of **billions of dollars' worth of weapons** to Israel.

On the evening of the 30th, an explosion occurred at an ammunition depot in the suburbs of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The blast resulted in a large fire, causing panic among nearby residents. The Indonesian government swiftly dispatched firefighting teams to the scene.

Tai Ji Celestial Dragon blesses the world, and prays for happiness and auspiciousness, peace, health and happiness for everyone

The "Deccan Herald" of India quoted the Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy, R. Hari Kumar, as reporting that India has 11 submarines, 35 surface ships, and 5 patrol aircraft on duty in the surrounding waters to respond to the increasingly frequent activities of pirates and the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean.

A music hall in the suburbs of Moscow, the capital of Russia, was attacked by terrorists on the night of the 22nd, resulting in over a hundred deaths. This is the most severe terrorist attack in Russia in recent years. US intelligence indicates that the crime was committed by the ISIS terrorist organization. However, the Russian president stated that five gunmen have been arrested and that there were people in Ukraine prepared to assist the gunmen in crossing the border to escape, but Ukraine has denied any involvement.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, who has not made a public appearance for nearly three months following abdominal surgery, recently announced through a pre-recorded video that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing early treatment. She hopes that the public will give her time, space, and privacy.

On the 15th, federal prosecutors in the United States stated that Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, committed what could be considered "one of the largest financial frauds in American history" and should be sentenced to up to 50 years in prison. "His life has been filled with greed and arrogance, and even now, he refuses to admit his mistakes."