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An explosion occurred near the consular section of the US Embassy in Norway, with no casualties reported. Police are investigating the incident amid escalating conflict with Iran.
Alexander Stubb stated that military cooperation between Russia and Iran could become more complicated. The conflict in the Middle East could create conditions for diplomacy in Ukraine.
The US Department of Justice has released materials from the Jeffrey Epstein case, including FBI interrogation records concerning Donald Trump. In them, a woman testifies about a possible sexual incident that allegedly occurred many years ago.
The US Department of Justice has filed forfeiture complaints seeking to seize $15 million linked to an illicit Iranian oil distribution network led by Hossein Shamkhani. The network circumvented US sanctions by selling energy resources, primarily to China.
Bitcoin has lost its status as an independent asset, with its 30-day stock market correlation reaching its highest level in 2026. The cryptocurrency now reacts to bad news in the same way as stocks, which disappoints investors.
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged five individuals with terrorism on behalf of Russian intelligence after an attempt to plant incendiary devices on airplanes. An international investigation uncovered 22 individuals involved in crimes organized by Russian intelligence.
The US Treasury Department has issued a license allowing Indian companies to purchase Russian oil at sea. This is an emergency measure to compensate for fuel shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Global gold prices recorded weekly losses of 3. 7% for the first time in a month due to the rising dollar and revised Fed forecasts. Investors are using gold assets for liquidity amid the stock market collapse.
The US State Department announced the restoration of diplomatic ties with Venezuela following Maduro's removal. The parties will focus on political reconciliation and ensuring a stable transition to a democratically elected government.
Chen, the founder of a leading Chinese gaming empire, is investing $2 billion in the creation of artificial intelligence that will surpass human cognitive abilities. The project focuses on artificial general intelligence (AGI) that will outpace biological intelligence.
The Pentagon has requested $12 billion from Congress by 2031 for the F-35. The funds are needed for spare parts due to the intensive use of the fighter jets in the war with Iran.
Trump's advisers have developed a plan to counter rising energy prices due to the war with Iran. It includes state insurance guarantees for tankers and naval escort.
The FBI confirmed the detection of anomalous activity in its internal digital systems and launched an investigation. The attack could have been aimed at systems for managing wiretapping and technical surveillance.
The European Union will appeal to international partners for additional funding for Ukraine to cover a €30 billion deficit. Hungary is blocking a €90 billion EU aid package due to a dispute over oil supplies.
NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
Drone strikes damaged three Amazon facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, while the US and Israel attacked data centers in Tehran. This indicates that computing power is becoming a priority for attacks.
China has imposed an urgent ban on diesel and gasoline exports due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. This decision could lead to a shortage of petroleum products in the Asia-Pacific region.
India has launched a program to involve space startups in creating guardian satellites that will protect national space assets. This is a response to incidents during the conflict with Pakistan and the approach of a foreign spacecraft to an Indian satellite.
The auction for drilling rights in Alaska's Cook Inlet, initiated by the Trump administration, ended without result. No company submitted bids for the development of oil and gas fields.
Meta plans to expand its own silicon production to create processors that will train complex AI models. This will allow the company to adapt the hardware to the architecture of Llama models and reduce energy consumption costs.
The U. S. Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration, granting a motion to halt Elon Musk's deposition in the USAID closure case. Judges overturned a lower court's decision that compelled Musk and other former officials to testify under oath.
The cost of chartering a supertanker to transport oil from the US to China has reached a record $29 million. This is due to the escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf countries may not be able to withstand Iranian airstrikes for more than a week or two. This is because cheap Iranian Shahed-136 drones deplete the stocks of expensive Patriot missiles.
Geely strengthened its leadership in the Chinese car market, delivering 76,000 more units than BYD in the first two months of the year. BYD is facing pressure, while Geely demonstrates stability due to restructuring and new models.
Dubai International Airport ceased operations after a suspected air strike, with over 90% of flights canceled. More than 2,300 flights were canceled in 24 hours, with Emirates and FlyDubai being the most affected.
The FBI is stepping up security measures and mobilizing intelligence teams due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. In New York, round-the-clock surveillance has been established over pro-Iranian organizations, and special services are monitoring Hezbollah's activities.
The Bolivian government is destroying new national currency that scattered over the city after a military cargo plane crashed. This was done to prevent the money from entering illegal circulation and destabilizing the financial market.
Israel has ordered a temporary halt to operations at some gas fields due to a joint attack with the US on Iran. This is a precautionary security measure, Energean Plc confirmed the suspension of production.
Bitcoin fell 3. 8% to $63,038 and Ether fell 4.5% to $1,836 after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The market value of digital assets decreased by $128 billion.
Russia may withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine if Kyiv does not agree to territorial concessions. The US will seek Ukraine's abandonment of Donbas in exchange for a frozen conflict.