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Wall Street is raising tens of billions for AI development despite conflicts. The amount of debt to finance the industry could reach $400 billion by 2026.
Keir Starmer plans to increase investment in defense amid threats and opposition criticism. A new plan will be presented in May to strengthen the country's security.
Peter Heschele, Shamez Hemani, and Anuj Saharan have left OpenAI for Meta. The specialists will work on AI infrastructure, in which Meta is investing $135 billion.
Securities of CSG and other arms giants sharply declined on the Amsterdam stock exchange. The fall is linked to forecasts of a lull in hostilities in Ukraine.
The US and the EU plan to set minimum prices for critical minerals. The agreement aims to create supply chains independent of Chinese exports.
The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz will cause fuel shortages and disruptions at EU airports. Oil prices have exceeded $100, ending the era of cheap tickets.
The head of the GUR sees progress in negotiations, although experts urge caution. The Kremlin may be preparing society for mobilization or peace.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, sees progress in achieving peace and believes that Russia wants to stop the war. In his opinion, resolving the conflict will not take long.
xAI has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado over its AI law. Lawyers consider the requirements unconstitutional and restrictive of freedom.
The price of gold stopped at $4765 per ounce after a three-day rise. Investors are awaiting the results of the US-Iran meeting in Islamabad.
Strikes on fields and pipelines reduced production by 10% of exports. World oil prices rose by 30% and are approaching $97 per barrel.
Russia is trying to sell LNG disguised as fuel from Oman or Nigeria amid a shortage in the region. Buyers are offered fake documents and a shadow fleet.
Beijing confirmed diplomatic steps to de-escalate the conflict after the announcement of a truce. Trump noted China's role in reaching agreements with Iran.
A two-week ceasefire helped airline stocks rise, but fuel shortages will last for months. The cost of flights will remain high.
Rising prices and demand due to the conflict in the Middle East have record-high increased Russia's profits. Ukrainian drone strikes on ports are hindering budget replenishment.
Russia has supplied Madagascar with combat helicopters and trucks to strengthen relations. This gives the Kremlin access to valuable metal deposits and oil routes.
A drone attacked the East-West pipeline, a key route for oil exports to the Red Sea. Saudi Aramco is assessing the damage after the incident on Wednesday.
Trump's statements on Greenland add urgency to the process of forming Denmark's government. Mette Frederiksen is strengthening her influence in the third week of coalition meetings.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised Putin to organize a summit with the US in Budapest. Bloomberg revealed details of the conversation about Orban's readiness to help.
Movement of vessels through the strait reached its highest level since the beginning of the war thanks to agreements between countries and Iran. Over the weekend, 21 ships passed, including from India.
Due to drone attacks on the Ras Laffan plant and problems in the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar's fleet is idle. Empty vessels have accumulated near India and Singapore.
The value of Bitcoin rose to $69,200 due to stable demand for ETFs. The market ignores geopolitical tensions and liquidated bets on asset declines.
The price of gold fell to $2,637 due to Trump's threats to attack Iran's infrastructure. Investors are choosing the dollar amid rising oil prices.
Due to pump malfunctions and ventilation icing, the Orion crew temporarily lost access to the lavatory. NASA melted the ice with solar heat to repair the system.
The Russian terminal on the Baltic Sea is once again loading crude oil tankers. The hub's operations were halted due to strikes on energy infrastructure.
Congo has agreed to accept third-country nationals deported from the United States. The program provides for individual case review and full US funding.
Bologna, Milan, and Venice airports are restricting aircraft refueling due to supply disruptions. Priority is given to medical and long-haul international flights.
Foreign partners are urging Kyiv to limit strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure due to oil prices. The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine confirmed receiving signals from allies.
The drone attack damaged the building of the oil company and the ministry. Authorities are assessing the damage after a series of strikes on the country's energy facilities.
Impulse Space and Anduril will create prototypes to destroy missiles from orbit. The project is part of a missile defense system worth approximately $185 billion.