The UN Secretary-General calls for the urgent deployment of an international security mission to Haiti to fight gangs and assist the new government.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss contentious issues such as military tensions, AI risks and the flow of fentanyl amid stabilizing relations between the U.S. and China.
The US Federal Communications Commission has adopted net neutrality requirements, reinstating an old rule that prohibits Internet service providers from favoring certain websites or programs over others.
A U. S. proposal to use future interest on $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine instead of confiscating them outright is gaining momentum among the G7 countries, and officials are seeking consensus on the plan at the upcoming summit in June.
Satellite images show that the russian cargo ship Angara, which is under US sanctions for supplying North Korean weapons to russia, has been allowed to dock at a Chinese shipyard.
Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground offensive on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip and warns of the evacuation of Palestinian civilians, planning to strike four Hamas battalions believed to be based in the city.
Due to Western sanctions, russia expects its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to stagnate at around 38. 6 million tons annually for about four years.
German intelligence warns German companies to be vigilant against industrial espionage, cyberattacks, and attempts to influence politics and business by China through illegal means.
The European Commission is expected to propose sanctions against ships delivering North Korean military equipment to Russia and tankers violating the G7 agreement on the price ceiling for Russian oil.
At the Beijing Auto Show, Nissan Motor presented four concept cars, including two electric vehicles and two hybrids, aimed at the Chinese market.
Poland is ready to help Ukraine return men of military age to participate in the war against russia.
In March, the United States secretly provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles as part of a $300 million military aid package, which were allegedly used by Ukraine to strike a Russian airfield in Crimea on April 17.
Elon Musk expects Tesla to start selling its humanoid robot Optimus by the end of 2025. he also hopes that by the end of this year, the robots are expected to start performing tasks in factories.
On Wednesday, oil prices stabilized at $88 per barrel despite falling US oil inventories and new sanctions against Iran, and analysts set the maximum price of Brent crude at $90 due to a premium for geopolitical risks.
Hugo Boss is leaving russia, selling its business to wholesale partner Stockmann, ending its presence in the country after suspending operations following russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister hopes that the White House will unveil a new military aid package "within days, maybe hours".
Despite Western sanctions, Russia's oil and gas revenues are projected to almost double year-on-year to $14 billion in April 2024, thanks to rising prices.
russia may block a U. S. resolution at the United Nations calling on countries to abandon the arms race in space and reaffirm their commitment to comply with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons into orbit.
A North Korean delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations visited Iran amid long-standing suspicions of cooperation between the two countries on ballistic missile programs and military ties.
Oil prices rose sharply due to the weakening US dollar: Brent crude oil futures jumped 1. 6% to $88.42 per barrel, while WTI crude oil futures rose 1.8% to $83.36 per barrel.
Israel has taken steps to help Gaza, but the risk of famine in the enclave remains high, with the northern part of the enclave facing a very high risk of famine, according to US Special Envoy David Satterfield.
Taiwan has been rocked by a series of strong aftershocks, the strongest of which had a magnitude of 6. 3. This is an echo of the deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck three weeks ago.
The largest North Korean hacker groups have been conducting large-scale cyberattacks on South Korean defense companies for more than a year, stealing technical data by hacking internal networks.
Gold prices fell to a two-week low as tensions in the Middle East eased and investors waited for economic data from the United States that could affect interest rates.
The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's nuclear doctrine, reiterating the country's position that the program serves only peaceful purposes.
Brent crude oil futures declined on Monday, although they remained above $86 per barrel, as traders refocused on inflationary fears despite tensions in the Middle East, which did not affect actual oil supplies.
EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.
Tesla and Chinese electric car makers such as Li Auto have cut prices amid fierce competition, including in the Chinese electric car market.
TikTok expresses concern over a US House of Representatives bill that could ban the app, saying it would "trample" on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, while lawmakers cite national security risks from potential data sharing with China.
Israeli military intelligence chief Aaron Haliva has resigned after taking responsibility for failing to foresee and prevent the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
