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According to a Bloomberg News and Morning Consult poll conducted in March, Biden is closing the gap with Trump in six swing states.

The United States is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to increase the production of artillery shells for Ukraine.

Cocoa futures hit an unprecedented $10,000 per tonne due to poor harvests in key West African countries, leading to the third consecutive annual supply shortage and concerns about the ability to produce enough cocoa beans.

Denmark will sell 24 F-16 fighter jets to Argentina for $300 million, promising 19 to Ukraine.

As part of the Czech initiative, Ukraine could potentially receive 1. 5 million shells, almost twice as many as previously promised, which would help Ukraine fight better by ensuring a steady supply of fresh ammunition.

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to persuade Brazilian President Lula da Silva to take a stand on Russia's invasion of Ukraine during his three-day visit to Brazil.

Even his closest ally, the Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, appears to undermine Putin's claim that the suspects were trying to flee to Ukraine.

The United States imposed new sanctions on 13 Russian fintech companies and 2 individuals for allegedly developing virtual asset services used to circumvent sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Elon Musk's company's Starlink satellite communication terminals are being illegally sold on the black market around the world, raising national security concerns due to a lack of control over the system, according to a Bloomberg investigation.

Russian hackers with ties to Russian intelligence have attempted to trick German political parties with fake dinner invitations containing malicious files, indicating a broader threat to Western parties across the political spectrum aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine.

All Indian refineries are now refusing to accept Russian oil transported by Sovcomflot tankers because of US sanctions against the Russian state-owned shipping company.

Russia and China have reached an agreement with Yemeni Houthi rebels to ensure the safe navigation of their vessels in the Red Sea.

Washington supports the idea of issuing $50 billion worth of bonds for Ukraine using frozen russian assets to finance Ukraine's war effort.

China is building up its military and nuclear arsenal on an unprecedented scale, and all indications are that it will be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027.

The U. S. Department of Justice plans to sue Apple on March 21 for violating antitrust laws by blocking access to iPhone hardware and software features.

Eight people, according to a representative of the Afghan Taliban, were killed in Pakistani air strikes on border areas in the eastern provinces of Khost and Paktika in eastern Afghanistan.

The EU and Egypt signed a €7. 4 billion agreement to support Egypt, increase electricity sales to Europe, and cooperate on migration, security, and counterterrorism.

The EU is stepping up pressure on importers to significantly reduce purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas this year to undermine funding for the Russian army and redistribute supplies.

Chinese Ambassador to the EU Fu Kong is leaving Brussels for a new post at the UN in New York after less than 18 months, amid deteriorating relations between China and the EU over issues such as the war in Ukraine and alleged unfair Chinese subsidies.

Latvian Prime Minister Ewika Silina supports the deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces, provided that a consensus is reached among alliance partners.

After providing military aid to Ukraine, the U. S. Department of Defense needs to replenish its $6.5 billion in weapons stockpiles.

South Korea is investigating the origin of imported oil, including russian supplies, due to concerns about possible relabeling.

The British government is considering restricting the entry of Chinese citizens on official business due to the growing threat of espionage from Beijing.

Drone strikes over the past two days have damaged facilities that account for 12% of Russia's oil refining capacity, with the largest refineries being hit.

Poland has joined the Czech initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine from non-EU countries, but the Polish Foreign Minister refused to disclose the amount of money allocated for this purpose.

The EU leaders will demand new sanctions against Belarus, North Korea and Iran for helping Russia wage war against Ukraine, further restrictions on Russia's access to military components, and condemn Israel's decision to allow the construction of new settlements in the West Bank.

China has developed the largest arsenal of hypersonic weapons capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads, surpassing Russia and the United States in this area.

The White House announces a new $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, including several Army tactical missile systems with a range of 100 miles.

The Oscars broadcast attracted 19. 5 million viewers, the largest TV audience since 2020. Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer won 7 awards, including Best Picture, and the Ukrainian documentary 20 Days in Mariupol won Best Documentary.

The EU finance ministers unanimously supported the candidacy of Kristalina Georgieva for a second five-year term as head of the International Monetary Fund.