Stepan Haftko
The US has allowed Venezuela to hire advisors to prepare for the restructuring of $60 billion in debt. Direct payments and negotiations with creditors remain prohibited for now.
In Texas, a 69-year-old man opened fire in a shopping mall due to a business dispute. Two people were killed, and three other wounded individuals are currently in the hospital.
Saudi Aramco has cut the price of Arab Light crude for Asia by $4 per barrel. The cost remains at record levels due to the war and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Due to a hantavirus outbreak on a liner in the Atlantic, two passengers are being urgently evacuated to the Netherlands. A person who was in contact with the deceased has also been evacuated.
Marco Rubio announced the deaths of 10 civilian sailors in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has already destroyed seven Iranian boats to protect commercial vessels.
Pope Leo responded to Trump's criticism and will continue to preach peace. The Pontiff urged that his words be judged by the content of the Gospel despite the remarks.
London's Arsenal secured a narrow victory over Atlético thanks to a goal by Bukayo Saka. The team will play in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years.
In the Kilytsia tract in the Mukachevo region, fire has engulfed 75 hectares of forest. 250 personnel, specialized equipment, and SES aviation have been deployed for water drops.
The US has completed the military operation Epic Fury against Iran. The new mission, Project Freedom, will ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Romania's parliament prepares a vote of no confidence against PM Bolojan without a replacement plan. The crisis threatens the loss of 8 billion euros in EU funding.
In Washington, a Secret Service agent wounded an armed man who opened fire during an attempted detention. A child was also injured as a result of the incident.
In Kirishi, a fire erupted at the KINEF oil refinery after a drone attack. NASA data confirms a fire on the territory of one of Russia's largest oil refineries.
Iran attacked an oil facility in the UAE with drones, causing a large fire and injuring three people. This is the largest escalation since the truce between the US and Iran.
The Russian command is withdrawing combat-ready units from the front to prepare for the May 9 parade. Only wounded and inexperienced soldiers are being left at the positions.
In China, more than two dozen people were killed and several dozen more injured after an explosion at a pyrotechnics factory.
An air raid alert was declared in 18 regions of the Russian Federation due to drone attacks, including for the first time in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO). Due to the threat, operations at 18 Russian airports were restricted.
Over the past day, the AFU eliminated 970 occupiers and 80 enemy artillery systems. Total personnel losses of the Russian Federation have reached approximately 1 336,120 people.
The Military Law Enforcement Service confirmed the beating of a soldier and is searching for the UAV operator involved. The victim is in the hospital, and an official investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The price of gold dropped to $4,520 due to the US-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf. Rising bond yields and oil prices are putting pressure on quotes.
Brent rose to 114 dollars following Iranian attacks on vessels and a UAE oil port. The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Gulf.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily unblocked access to mifepristone via telemedicine and pharmacies. Justice Alito's ruling will remain in effect for at least one week.
The US President plans to visit China on May 14-15 to stabilize economic relations. The parties will discuss sanctions and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Elon Musk will pay $1. 5 million for delaying the disclosure of his Twitter stake in 2022. The businessman did not admit guilt as part of the settlement with the SEC regulator.
Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU economy is slowing down and inflation is rising. New forecasts will depend on the conflict and energy prices.
The defendant accused of the attempted assassination of Trump was held in a US isolation cell under improper conditions, a judge stated, offering an apology to him.
Berlin urges the US to engage in negotiations after Trump's threats to increase auto tariffs from 15% to 25%. This could lead to billions in losses for Germany.
Iran's nuclear program has barely stalled following US and Israeli attacks, according to US intelligence.
Astronomers have detected a thin atmosphere on the trans-Neptunian object 2002 XV93, which has a diameter of 500 km. It may have originated from cryovolcanism or a collision.
Rheinmetall's revenue amounted to 1. 9 billion euros, compared to the expected 2.3 billion euros. The company attributes this to payment deferrals and an accident at its Spanish plant.
Military forces shot down a drone near the main airport of the Sudanese capital, leading to a suspension of the airfield's operations.