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"We are ready for dialogue in any... format, at any time, but only after a real signal that Russia is ready to end the war."— President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on negotiations regarding occupied territories in Ukraine.

"No matter what happens, we need to get him out."— That was the unwavering commitment of Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers during an intense eight-hour rescue mission to free a man trapped under a collapsed building in Myanmar.

"I say to the whole world: India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backer."— Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to capture the gunmen responsible for killing 26 civilians.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

We're not going to continue to build aircraft for customers who will not take them.— Kelly Ortberg, CEO of Boeing, during an analyst call.

"In a way, I felt that I can contribute here (in East Coast), because I know this place very well."— Mr. Yee, discussing his return to active politics and his familiarity with the East Coast area.

"Her courage pushed me to fight harder, and her strength was awe-inspiring. The world has lost an amazing human being today. Rest in peace, my sweet angel."— Sigrid McCawley, attorney for Virginia Giuffre, in a statement following her death.

"No scheme, no policy, is perfect. Our responsibility as a proactive PAP government is to ensure that our policies continue to reflect the needs of people on the ground and respond to different demographic challenges that we encounter."— Desmond Lee, National Development Minister, addressing the concerns related to cost of living and government policies.