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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Turkey for talks. He said his presence there is a clear signal to the Russian dictator.
Vladimir Putin sent a lower-level delegation to Turkey for negotiations with Ukraine, which reduces the prospects of a peaceful breakthrough. The US Secretary of State is expected to join the negotiations on Friday.
Airbnb expands its capabilities: in the new app, you can order services such as dinners from star chefs, massages or professional photo shoots. Services are available in 260 cities.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that Trump receiving a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar is not an ethical issue. He called it a normal donation to the US government.
NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
The new Pope Leo XIV has stated that artificial intelligence poses a serious problem. It creates challenges for the protection of human dignity, justice and labor.
Ferrari expects sales in China to increase with the launch of the Elettrica EV, which is taxed at a lower rate than cars with 12-cylinder engines. Ferrari sales in China fell by 25%.
The Chinese leader hopes for a fair peace agreement that will be accepted by all parties. Putin announced his readiness for negotiations without preconditions to reach agreements.
The Trump administration is considering tariff cuts of up to 60% in negotiations with China in Geneva. This is intended to reduce tensions and ease economic difficulties for both sides.
Canada invests $15. 1 billion in the construction of nuclear power plants with small modular reactors, becoming the first G7 country with this technology. Ontario Power Generation has received permission for the first phase of the project.
Apple is actively developing new chips for smart glasses, Macs, and AI servers, planning to release them by 2027. The company is also working on chips for Apple Watch and AirPods.
Boeing plans to deliver the new Air Force One aircraft by 2027, although there are delays due to labor shortages and supplier issues. The project is five years behind schedule.
Robert Fico stated that a complete abandonment of Russian energy carriers would harm the competitiveness of both the EU and Slovakia. He rejected this idea at the negotiations.
Xi Jinping and Putin will discuss a gas pipeline project that has been stalled for years due to disagreements. China may break the deadlock by allowing a higher selling price.
Oil prices rose in Asian trading, recovering from a fall to their lowest level since 2021. The reason for the fall was concerns about the consequences of the trade war between the US and China.
Futures fell by 2. 1% due to concerns about a global surplus. Strong renewable energy production in Europe is also putting pressure on demand for fossil fuels.
Marcel Ciolacu is likely to resign after the second round of elections. This comes after nationalist Simion won more than 40% of the vote in the first round.
The Spanish government is advancing a plan to reduce the working week from 40 to 37. 5 hours. On May 6, the Cabinet of Ministers will discuss the project before sending it to Parliament.
In Spain, the high-voltage power grid experienced more disruptions than previously thought. In the 19 seconds leading up to the blackout, there was a third loss of production, affecting 50 million people.
Israel plans to expand its offensive in Gaza in the coming days and is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists. They will be deployed on the borders with Lebanon and the West Bank.
Investor Warren Buffett announced the end of his career at Berkshire's annual meeting. He will be replaced by Greg Abel, vice chairman of the holding, and Buffett plans to donate almost all of his shares.
The US Army is developing a plan for a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the army, which coincides with Trump's birthday. Thousands of soldiers and equipment will participate.
Global food prices rose to their highest level since March 2023 due to uncertainty about duties. Rising prices for grains, meat and dairy products also affected the index.
The Trump administration has struck a deal with Ukraine giving the US privileged access to its natural resources, including aluminum, oil and gas. The agreement provides for an investment fund to finance military aid.
Due to an excess of solar energy, electricity prices in Germany will fall below zero on May 1. Green energy is expected to meet 99% of demand.
Due to legislative restrictions related to neutrality, Swiss defense companies are massively moving production outside the country. Switzerland risks losing lucrative contracts.
Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources agreement with the United States. The project envisages the creation of a joint fund to manage Ukrainian investment projects.
The Trump Organization's billion-dollar luxury real estate project will accept cryptocurrency payments.
Oil prices continue to decline, heading for their biggest monthly drop in more than three years. The reasons are the trade war and fears about increasing supply.
Alphabet Inc. has led a frenzy in the European bond market, planning to raise $2.8 billion. Recently, the company's profit has increased by 12%, and investments in AI are yielding results.