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China pushed a Dutch frigate out of disputed waters near the Paracel Islands. Beijing employed electronic jamming due to a helicopter launch from the vessel.
Congo has recorded over 1,000 suspected Ebola cases and 17 deaths. Authorities are requesting experimental antibodies from the US to combat the Bundibugyo strain.
A $500 million solar-plus-storage system has been launched in Chile. The 200 MW facility is capable of powering the grid for 6.5 hours.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned unilateral US military actions and debts to the UN. Beijing calls for strengthening the organization's role instead of weakening it.
Trump met with Flávio Bolsonaro in the Oval Office of the White House. The visit took place amid U.S. efforts to establish relations with Brazil's current leader.
Starmer and Tusk to sign agreement on security and joint development of air defense missiles. The countries will strengthen cooperation to counter hybrid threats from Russia.
NASA has awarded contracts to Blue Origin and Firefly to deliver equipment and drones to the Moon. The project envisions 21 landings and the establishment of a base by the end of the decade.
Simone Venturini won over 50% of the vote and became the mayor of Venice in the first round. The victory strengthened the positions of Meloni's coalition in Italy's local elections.
Trump urged Saudi Arabia and Qatar to recognize Israel. This is part of a new security architecture amid successful US negotiations with Iran.
Global Brent crude prices dropped by over 4% amid negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz. The US stock market is showing growth.
An oil boom has started in Alaska thanks to new deposits and the easing of restrictions. The Willow and Pikka projects have attracted record investments to the region.
The supertanker Eagle Verona, carrying 2 million barrels of oil, has departed the Persian Gulf for China. The vessel passed through the Strait of Hormuz following strikes by the US and Israel.
US President Donald Trump will undergo a medical examination before his 80th birthday. Swelling of the legs, bruising, and signs of venous disease were noticed in the leader.
Secret Service agents shot a man who opened fire near the US President's residence. Two bystanders were wounded as a result of the incident.
Magyar reported budget distortions and questionable contracts under the Orbán government. The Prime Minister plans to cut spending and unlock 10 billion euros from the EU.
Over 34,000 people protested in Belgrade against the government and corruption. Amidst the rallies, President Vučić announced early elections for this fall.
The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.
President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that snap elections will be held in Serbia this fall. The decision was made against the backdrop of ongoing anti-government protests in the country.
The EU plans to temporarily lift sanctions on a Chinese chip supplier. Automakers have warned of the risk of production shutdowns due to parts shortages.
The leaders of China and the Russian Federation discussed the war in Ukraine and a joint strategy during a meeting in Beijing. The parties also criticized US nuclear policy.
Trump denied Xi Jinping's words that Putin would regret the invasion of Ukraine. China called these reports fabricated and groundless.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
The Alliance is discussing a mission to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to the global economy. The issue will be considered at the July NATO summit in Ankara.
Premier Nielsen rejected the possibility of transferring territories for sovereign US bases. Greenland continues security negotiations without concessions on sovereignty.
The US plans to test Ukrainian drones for procurement by its own army. The agreement provides for access to technologies and intellectual property rights.
The Pontiff will present the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on artificial intelligence on May 25. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will be a speaker at the event.
Google and Blackstone will create a cloud platform based on TPU chips. Blackstone is investing $5 billion to launch 500 megawatts of capacity by 2027.
The European Union has linked the disbursement of aid to Ukraine with the introduction of a 20% VAT on foreign parcels. This requirement is necessary to receive funds from the EU and the IMF.
LNG shipments to Europe are falling due to the war in the Middle East and demand in Asia. The region is forced to compete for resources to fill gas storage facilities.
Ryanair expects fuel and salary costs to rise due to market volatility. The company plans to carry a record 216 million passengers over the year.