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Mohan Pieris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, left, rings the Bell of World Peace and Love as Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, President of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), looks on, at a gala dinner in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (AP Images)

Teburoro Tito, Ambassador of Kiribati to the UN, right, delivers remarks, as Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, President of FOWPAL looks on at a conference at the U.N. headquarters. The summit celebrating the International Day of Conscience, served to amplify the power of hope for a better world.(AP Images)

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, Tai Ji Men's leader, receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award issued by President Joe Biden on behalf of Madam Yu, Mei-Jung, vice president of Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy, and Tai Ji Men for its contribution of 610,000 hours of service to the US. (AP Images)

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.