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The EU is considering how to move from the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to a possible meeting in Saudi Arabia in the fall with Russia's participation.

Zelensky called on Biden and Xi to support the Peace Summit with their personal leadership and participation, calling for global efforts to achieve real peace, not a pause between blows.

Two suspects, including a former forestry worker and a firefighter, have been detained on charges of causing a deadly forest fire in Chile's Valparaiso region in February that killed more than 100 people.

The European Union is discussing sanctions against Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani for providing military support to groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea, as well as for supplying Russia with drones and missiles.

Hungary is working to “redefine” NATO membership, Orban said.

Biden is likely to skip the Peace Summit in Switzerland to attend a fundraiser for his campaign in California with celebrities such as George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

Polish authorities are stepping up security at the “aid hub for Ukraine” due to growing concerns about Russian-backed sabotage operations.

A Russian oil tanker's engine failed while passing through the Turkish Dardanelles Straits, temporarily blocking maritime traffic for three hours.

South Korea has unveiled a $19 billion stimulus package to support its microprocessor industry and boost the competitiveness of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

Oil prices fell for the third consecutive session on Wednesday amid expectations that the U. S. Federal Reserve could hold high interest rates longer to combat sustained inflation, potentially affecting fuel demand from the world's largest oil consumer.

Austrian oil and gas concern OMV warns that it may not be able to pay Gazprom on time due to the decision of the European Court of justice, which may lead to the termination of Russian gas supplies to Austria.

Dutch microchip maker ASML has told the US that it may remotely turn off chip-making equipment at Taiwan's TSMC plant if China invades the island.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on European banks to step up efforts to combat Russian sanctions evasion, including through third parties and sensitive goods originating in the U.S. and Europe.

Germany agrees to support a U. S. plan to use frozen Russian assets, mostly in Europe, to provide $50 billion in aid to Ukraine.

Mac Studio and Mac Pro will not receive Apple's M4 chip until mid-2025, continuing to run on this year's M2 generation, while other Macs other than the MacBook Air will switch to M4 by 2025.

Poland plans to invest $2. 55 billion to strengthen its 400-kilometer land border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield plan, which includes the construction of new fortifications, fences, terrain changes, and reforestation to make the border safe and impenetrable.

On May 10, when Russian troops launched a new offensive in the Kharkiv region, Starlink communication terminals used by the Ukrainian military stopped working due to Russian electronic jamming, making them "completely blind" and unable to track the movements of Russian troops.

European banks have tripled their profits in Russia since the start of the full-scale war, despite pressure to leave the country due to sanctions and the risk of heavy fines.

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday amid signs of strong demand and slowing inflation in the US.

Switzerland is seeking to relax its arms export rules to allow exceptions in the interest of foreign policy or national security, but maintains a ban on arms sales to Ukraine.

Climate change can lead to an exacerbation of neurological diseases such as dementia, epilepsy, and depression, as extreme heat and natural disasters caused by global warming negatively affect brain health.

Diplomats are trying to secure the participation of the Global South in the Peace Summit for Ukraine by focusing on a narrow set of goals. More than 160 countries have been invited to the Summit, which will take place on June 15-16.

The United States is considering sending another Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine, along with radars, to bolster its air defense against intensified Russian attacks.

The United States plans to expand a military plant in Oklahoma to increase production of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, designed to destroy heavily fortified underground military installations, to 6-8 bombs per month by the fall of 2024.

Extreme weather conditions in China, including an unusually warm winter followed by torrential spring rains, destroyed nearly half of this year's $4 billion lychee crop.

Brent crude oil futures rose to $83. 49 per barrel for July delivery on Tuesday as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data, OPEC's monthly report and potential supply disruptions due to wildfires in Canada.

Another IRIS-T air defense system from Germany will arrive in Ukraine in May, in addition to the two Patriot systems already deployed and the third planned, as Germany continues to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

European intelligence agencies are warning of Russian plans for large-scale sabotage across the continent, including explosions, arson and attacks on infrastructure that could lead to civilian casualties, as a new threat emerges involving locals recruited online to attack Western targets.

China's foreign direct investment fell by 56% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, amounting to $10. 3 billion.

The Pentagon is working with SpaceX to prevent Russia from using unauthorized Starlink Internet terminals in its war against Ukraine.