The United States has appealed to European countries to increase exports of eggs due to shortages and high prices. The reason is avian influenza, which has destroyed millions of laying hens.
Russian companies are using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and USDT to circumvent sanctions in foreign oil trade with China and India. Cryptocurrency helps convert yuan and rupees into rubles.
The US State Department will appoint Anne Wu as interim charge d'affaires in Beijing until the Senate confirms David Perdue as ambassador. This comes amid strained relations between the US and China.
Albanian authorities have blocked TikTok for 12 months to protect young people after the death of a 14-year-old boy. The decision has sparked criticism over restrictions on freedom of speech and possible censorship.
High-ranking officials from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing to discuss Tehran's nuclear program. China expressed hope that the meeting would contribute to the resumption of diplomatic efforts.
The South Korean government is calling on citizens to remain calm ahead of the Constitutional Court's expected verdict on the president's impeachment. Authorities have mobilized significant security forces in downtown Seoul.
SpaceX is preparing to launch a rocket with four astronauts to the ISS. The launch, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed to Saturday due to technical problems at the launch site.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reacted to Putin's statements about his readiness for a truce, emphasizing that Russia will always accuse Ukraine of violations and make strange demands.
Russia is asking companies to suggest which sanctions need to be lifted before negotiations with the US. The most painful restrictions are those that impede cross-border payments.
G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Canada amid disagreements between US allies and Trump over foreign policy and tariffs. They will discuss Ukraine and the Russian shadow fleet.
SpaceX canceled the launch due to a problem on the launch pad. Astronauts Wilmore and Williams were delayed at the ISS due to technical problems with the Boeing Starliner.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that 57% of Americans consider Trump's actions in the economy too unpredictable, especially regarding import tariffs. 70% expect prices to rise.
Ukraine can import up to 4 billion cubic meters of gas from the United States through terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland. This will strengthen the partnership with Washington and deter Russian attacks.
The US hopes to receive a positive response from Russia. The negotiations in Saudi Arabia concerned possible negotiations and talks about territorial concessions.
In 2024, Spotify paid the music industry a record $10 billion, which is 10 times more than in 2014. The company also reported its first annual profit and an increase in users to 675 million.
Peskov said that the Kremlin is studying the results of the meeting between Ukraine and the United States in Jeddah. They do not rule out a telephone conversation at the highest level if the need arises.
Maxar Technologies is restoring access to commercial satellite imagery for Ukrainian users under the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery program. The restrictions have been lifted.
Putin is likely to reject the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, insisting on taking into account the "progress" of the Russian Federation. Any agreement must take into account Russia's positions on the battlefield.
According to Reuters, demilitarization is among the few demands of Russia that Trump has not pressured Ukraine on. Europe supports this state of affairs.
Republicans passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September. Bipartisan support from the Senate is needed for final passage.
Steve Witkoff, the special representative of the US president, plans to visit Moscow. According to Reuters, a meeting with Putin is expected, although NBC News has not confirmed this information.
Brent and WTI oil prices have decreased by 0. 4-0.5% due to trade wars and increased OPEC+ production. The US is exploring the possibility of easing sanctions on the Russian energy sector in exchange for ending the war.
Tropical cyclone "Alfred" reached the east coast of Australia with wind speeds of 80 km/h. The city of Gold Coast was the hardest hit, with over 112 thousand people left without electricity.
The White House has instructed the Treasury Department to explore options for easing energy sanctions against Russia. This is related to possible negotiations between Trump and Putin regarding the cessation of the war in Ukraine.
Pope Francis has been in a Roman hospital for the third week due to double pneumonia. The pontiff is undergoing therapy alternating between nighttime lung ventilation and daytime oxygen therapy, and his condition remains stable.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied information about plans by the USA to revoke the status of 240 thousand Ukrainian refugees. The White House also called this information fake, stating that there is no such decision.
Brent and WTI oil prices are showing the biggest weekly drop since October due to uncertainty in U. S. trade policy. OPEC+ plans to increase production by 138,000 barrels per day.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated the readiness to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Beijing does not plan to limit economic cooperation with Russia and is prepared to resist US pressure.
The White House spokesperson called the Reuters information about the possible cancellation of legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians a fake. According to her, no decision on this matter has been made yet.
Britain and France are initiating the creation of a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine after a possible peace agreement. About 20 countries, mostly European, have already shown interest in the initiative.
