European gas prices rose amid speculation that US court decisions on Trump's tariffs could increase demand. The market remains volatile due to uncertainty.
The United Kingdom is investing nearly $1. 5 billion in a digital guidance system, taking into account Ukraine's combat experience. It is also planned to create a Cyber Command to protect against cyberattacks.
The US plans to revoke visas for Chinese students affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party or critical industries. This could escalate tensions between America and China.
Startup Neuralink has raised $600 million, reaching a valuation of $9 billion. Three people have already received implants, one of whom uses it to edit videos.
Russian oil exports have fallen to a two-year low due to falling prices. EU and British sanctions have almost no effect, and US measures are beginning to be ignored.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's allies have lifted restrictions on strikes deep into Russia. This has given Ukraine more opportunities to defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia.
The Trump administration terminates $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard University over allegations of racial discrimination and antisemitism. The White House is pressuring the university to change its policies.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Edi Rama to participate in the summit. The head of the Ukrainian state reported on Russian shelling and stressed the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation.
Kyiv is waiting for Moscow's proposals for a ceasefire and will share its own. Ukraine hopes that the negotiations will move off the ground in the near future.
The European Commission has confirmed discussions within the G7 on lowering the price cap on oil from Russia, and this idea is supported by other partners. The new limit should be lower than the current $60 per barrel.
The Finnish Foreign Ministry demands explanations from russia regarding the alleged violation of the country's airspace by two military aircraft. The incident occurred over the Gulf of Finland, and the border service is conducting an investigation.
Dmitry Peskov said that there is no understanding yet either on the continuation of the negotiation process with Ukraine, or on the place of their holding. Russia is grateful to Turkey for the conditions in Istanbul.
Israel intends to take control of most of the Gaza Strip as part of Operation "Gideon's Chariot. " It is planned to relocate 2 million Palestinians to three areas of the coastal strip.
Donald Trump announced possible new sanctions against Russia after the massive shelling of Ukraine. He expressed disappointment with Putin's actions, condemning the killings of civilians.
Pakistani authorities have allocated 2000 MW of electricity for the development of Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. The country plans to attract foreign investment and legalize cryptocurrencies.
European countries are considering purchasing American weapons for Ukraine if Trump refuses to help. Europe does not have enough weapons and production capacity to meet Ukraine's needs.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is traveling to Russia to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He plans to emphasize Turkey's interest in achieving a just peace.
The European Union plans to disconnect more than 20 Russian banks from SWIFT. Lowering the oil price ceiling to $45 and banning the Nord Stream gas pipelines are also being considered.
The European Union plans to impose sanctions against the "Nord Stream-2" gas pipeline to prevent the return of Russian gas. Germany supports this step to completely abandon gas imports from Russia by 2027.
"ATESH" agents published a photo of the headquarters of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces in Rostov-on-Don. They studied patrol schedules, transportation routes, and security habits.
The dispute between oligarch Mordashov and Governor Filimonov showed changes in the relationship between business and government in Russia. Billionaires are losing influence, becoming dependent on the Kremlin.
Western leaders see the Vatican as a place for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. However, the Kremlin insists on Istanbul and accuses Ukraine of delaying the peace process.
The owner of OnlyFans is in talks with Forest Road Company to sell the platform. The company wants to move away from pornographic content.
Joseph Lau raised 72. 9 million Hong Kong dollars by selling a collection of wines at Christie's auction. A lot of 10 bottles of Henri Jayer 1999 was sold for 3.25 million Hong Kong dollars.
Donald Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in The Hague, according to the Dutch Prime Minister. The summit will focus on increasing Alliance members' spending on military needs.
Germany is increasing its military presence in Lithuania, expanding its tank brigade to 5,000 troops by 2027. This is a response to Russian aggression and the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank.
Governments are forced to cut spending due to the high cost of long-term borrowing. Also, rising rates affect lending to businesses and households. Their opportunities are limited.
Texas regulators have warned of the risk of an environmental disaster due to excessive wastewater disposal in the Permian Basin. This could lead to the cessation of oil production.
The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.
The EU is investing €40 million in the European Defence Fund for the first time to boost military capabilities. This comes amid growing security threats due to the war in Ukraine.