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Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin, who is under sanctions, has acquired 9. 95% of Yandex's shares. The deal was carried out through companies belonging to his holding company "Interros".

India has approved the AMCA project - this will be the first fifth-generation aircraft based on Indian technologies. The development is necessary to increase the country's defense capabilities.

Ri Chang Dae left Pyongyang to participate in a high-level meeting of security services in Russia. Sergei Shoigu and representatives from Iran and the UAE will also be present at the meeting.

Xiaomi reported record first-quarter revenue of 111. 3 billion yuan. The company announced a new YU7 electric SUV, a competitor to the Tesla Model Y.

The EU supported the reduction of the border carbon tariff, which will apply to only 10% of companies. From 2027, companies will purchase permits to cover emissions upon import.

Ukraine is reviewing its mineral sector, hoping to attract investment from a deal with the United States. The war has caused $1.7 trillion in damage to the sector.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

India and Pakistan have used combat drones against each other for the first time. Increased use of UAVs is expected, which can hit targets without the risk of escalation.

Mette Frederiksen said that the attacks of the Russian Federation prove the lack of desire for peace. The countries of Northern Europe will support Ukraine as long as it is needed.

Hamas has accepted the US plan, which envisages the release of 10 hostages in exchange for a 70-day ceasefire and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

Gold prices fell after Trump delayed the introduction of 50% duties on European goods. Interest in gold as a safe asset has decreased.

Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

Oil prices rose after Trump extended trade talks with the EU. Also, limited progress in talks between the US and Iran reduced concerns about Iranian oil.

Johann Wadephul stated that the West should respond to the latest Russian attacks with additional sanctions. He hopes that this will force Putin to negotiate.

The Prime Minister of Hungary stated that the EU's plan to ban energy imports from Russia must be prevented. Hungary and Slovakia oppose a complete ban.

Police are investigating possible arson as the main cause of the power outage in the Alpes-Maritimes region, including Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival reported that the closing ceremony will take place as planned.

Galaxy J0107a, which existed 11. 1 billion years ago, has been discovered. It is 10 times more massive than the Milky Way and has a bar, but was formed without merging with other galaxies.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Technology has ordered Telegram to be blocked due to its refusal to share user data and fight crime. The blocking was initiated due to the large number of crimes in Telegram channels.

Donald Trump said that Apple must manufacture iPhones in the USA, otherwise the company will pay a 25% duty. Apple is expanding production in India, reducing dependence on China.

Iran threatens to take "special measures" to protect its nuclear facilities in the event of an Israeli attack. Tehran also warned that it would consider the United States as a "participant" in the attack.

The owner of OnlyFans is in talks with Forest Road Company to sell the platform. The company wants to move away from pornographic content.

Andriy Portnov, who was killed in Spain, tried to transfer an elite mansion worth 2. 5 million euros to his children. This happened shortly before the murder of the ex-deputy head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era.

Italy fully supports EU efforts to stop importing Russian gas by 2027. The country has already achieved energy independence from Russia by minimizing gas imports.

The government of Greenland has granted a 30-year license for the development of an aluminum-bearing deposit to a consortium involving a French company and investment funds from Denmark and Greenland. Extraction will begin in 5 years.

According to media reports, security guards shot a person near the CIA headquarters in Virginia on Thursday morning. The main gate is closed, employees are looking for alternative routes.

The Supreme Court ordered Yingluck Shinawatra to compensate for losses from the farmer support program. In 2017, she was sentenced to 5 years for negligence.

Former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era, Andriy Portnov, was killed in Spain. Police are investigating an attack by a group of individuals, and the Ukrainian embassy is cooperating with law enforcement.

House passes Trump tax cut bill. The bill would extend 2017 tax breaks and create new ones, but could increase the deficit.

Four British climbers have become the first to climb Mount Everest using xenon to improve acclimatization. Their expedition lasted less than five days.

North Korea launched several unidentified cruise missiles into the East Sea. The missiles were launched from South Hamgyong Province.