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Nicusor Dan emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and the need to increase Romania's defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP by 2030. He also noted the role of the Kogalniceanu airbase for US influence.

South Korean prosecutors have charged Moon Jae-in with bribery related to the employment of his son-in-law. The son-in-law allegedly received a bribe of $177,506.

India has suspended the issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens after a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistanis have been ordered to leave India within 48 hours, and advisers have been declared persona non grata.

South Korean law enforcement officials have stated that Chinese startup DeepSeek has been transmitting user data and their requests without permission. The company has previously been accused of leaking data to Bytedance.

Oil prices rise after falling as investors weigh OPEC+ output increase and signals on tariffs from the White House. The US and Iran are holding talks on the nuclear program.

An attack on tourists took place in Indian Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people. The "Kashmiri Resistance" group claimed responsibility, calling the victims agents.

Peskov said that the Russian Federation continues contacts with the United States regarding the settlement of the war, but will not discuss the details publicly. A meeting of US and Ukrainian envoys in London was canceled.

Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and the EU to end the war in Ukraine have collapsed due to disagreements. Washington offered controversial concessions, causing concern.

The European Commission is considering banning EU firms from entering into new contracts for Russian fuel. It is also assessing legal ways to terminate gas contracts with Russia without penalties.

A mass attack on tourists took place in the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir. As a result of the incident, 26 people died and 17 were injured, including foreigners.

On Wednesday morning, air raid sirens sounded in southern Israel due to a missile attack from Yemen. The missile was intercepted, there were no casualties or damage.

Haiti's main hospital has stopped operating due to gang attacks on the city of Mirebalais. Humanitarian organizations are scaling back their activities, and most hospitals in the capital are not functioning.

In the mountain resort town of Pahalgam, armed attackers opened fire on vacationers. The nationality of the victims has not yet been established, but at least 20 victims are known.

China is leading the car industry's technological revolution, but competition is hampering profitability. Xpeng is having difficulties, and experts predict that only a dozen companies will survive.

The United States has completed its campaign to increase import duties on solar cells from Southeast Asia. The duty rate for Asian manufacturers ranges from 41% to 3500%.

Cardinals will gather to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which will be attended by world leaders. A conclave is expected to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Brent crude futures rose 0. 5%, WTI - 0.7%. Investors are closing short positions, fearing a recession due to tariffs and US monetary policy.

Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 42%, the lowest since he returned to office. Most Americans disagree with the president's expansion of influence.

The European Union is looking for ways to facilitate the import of American gas, while adhering to rules on methane emissions. This is done to avoid a trade war with the US and increase gas purchases.

Asian cybercrime syndicates are expanding their operations to Africa and South America, according to a UN report. This is happening because operations are being moved to avoid crackdowns in Southeast Asia.

China imposed sanctions against US Congress members, government officials, and NGO leaders for their "egregious behavior on issues related to Hong Kong". This was a response to US sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials, which Beijing strongly condemns.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.

South Korea's customs service has detected a significant increase in attempts to disguise foreign goods, primarily from China, as Korean exports to the United States. This is being done to circumvent President Trump's tariffs; in the first quarter alone, violations worth $20.81 million were detected.

China is massively implementing embodied AI, from humanoid robots to drones, to accelerate the economy and solve strategic tasks. This technological revolution is taking place against the backdrop of escalating competition with the US for leadership in key AI developments.

The Chinese Ambassador to the US called on Washington to stop the trade war which is destroying the world economy. He warned that Beijing is ready to respond in case of conflict escalation by the US.

Pope Francis (88) appeared on April 20 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Easter in a wheelchair for the blessing. The Pontiff blessed the faithful, said "Happy Easter!" and called for an end to wars in the world.

Great Britain called on Russia to commit to a full ceasefire, not just a one-day pause. Complete silence would allow for negotiations on a just and lasting peace, the British Foreign Office said.

The EU skeptically assessed Putin's statement about the "Easter truce". The European Union stated that Russia must prove its intentions to stop aggression with real actions, as words do not correspond to reality.

Iran told the US it is ready to accept some restrictions on uranium enrichment. Tehran demands clear guarantees against re-withdrawal from the deal and insists on the lifting of sanctions.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called China one of the biggest threats of foreign interference in the country's affairs. He stated that the growing threat from the PRC in the Arctic and its partnership with the Russian Federation pose a danger to Asia.