Reuters
The Iraqi parliament passed a law that provides for punishment for same-sex relations in the form of imprisonment for 10 to 15 years, for propaganda of homosexuality - 7 years in prison, and for transgender transition - 1 to 3 years in prison.
Mercedes-Benz announces that the U. S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the diesel emissions scandal without filing charges against the company.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 5 occurred near the Bonin Islands of Japan at a depth of 503.2 km, but no tsunami warning was issued.
The Pentagon has allocated $13 billion to develop a new "doomsday aircraft" called the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) with Sierra Nevada Corp, which is capable of surviving a nuclear war and replacing the current Boeing E-4 Nightwatch.
Russia will look for ways to circumvent EU sanctions on its liquefied natural gas operations, threatening that if it finds them, it will have the opposite effect on European industry.
Turkish President Erdogan's planned visit to the United States was postponed due to a scheduling conflict, but high-level dialogue between the two countries will continue.
The pro-Palestinian group Palestine Legal has filed a federal lawsuit against Columbia University over the mass arrests of anti-war protesters who opposed the war in Gaza.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed concern about China's support for Russia's defense industry during talks with senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, highlighting tensions despite efforts to stabilize relations between the world's largest economies.
The Security Committee of the Swiss Parliament has voted to allocate $5. 5 billion in aid to Ukraine as part of a package of measures aimed at improving Switzerland's defense capabilities.
Oil prices rose moderately amid optimism about stronger US economic growth and concerns about conflicts in the Middle East.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that direct confiscation of Russian assets is one possibility, but that these assets could also serve as collateral for borrowing to help Ukraine, according to an interview with Reuters.
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.