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Since April 18, nearly 2,000 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at about 40 universities in 25 states.

"Gazprom reported record losses of $6. 8 billion in 2023, the highest in 25 years, due to a sharp decline in gas supplies to Europe.

Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.

Biden called Japan, India, Russia, and China "xenophobes" for not accepting more immigrants, arguing that encouraging immigration would boost their economies.

Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.

Ukraine is doing everything possible to ensure China's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, as China's presence is crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace based on the territorial integrity, sovereignty of Ukraine and the return of all imprisoned and deported children.

The Philippines summoned China's ambassador after the Chinese coast guard used powerful water cannons against Philippine ships patrolling the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, damaging the vessels and escalating tensions around the disputed area.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a secret dinner in Paris to discuss European Union policy and, in particular, Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to France.

China promises to take "necessary measures" to protect its companies after new US sanctions aimed at undermining Russia's military capabilities targeted Chinese firms.

Macron calls for a new European security framework after the end of the war in Ukraine. According to him, the day after the end of the war, Europe should be at the negotiating table to discuss security guarantees.

The United States has called on China and Russia to commit that only humans, not AI, will make decisions about the deployment of nuclear weapons, seeking to establish an important norm of responsible behavior among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Biden believes that "xenophobia" in China, Japan, and India is contributing to the slowdown in economic growth in these countries.

36 people were killed and 30 injured after 23 cars were trapped under a pileup on a highway in China's Guangdong province.

The U. S. imposed new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial base, chemical and biological weapons programs, and companies and individuals in third countries that help Russia wage war against Ukraine.

China begins sea trials of its third and most modern aircraft carrier, the Fujian, a key step toward its commissioning into the Chinese Navy within a year.

Biden instructed U. S. intelligence to share data on threats from China and Russia with the private sector and international partners to strengthen the security of critical U.S. infrastructure.

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after completing a six-month mission aboard the Chinese space station Tiangong.

South Korea held talks on joining the second phase of the AUKUS defense pact, aimed at exchanging military technologies, with the possibility of providing its defense, scientific and technological capabilities.

Shell has exited China's energy markets, including power generation, trading and marketing, as part of its strategy to focus on more profitable activities.

Tesla shares fell by 5. 5% amid the announcement of hundreds of layoffs, including the closure of two divisions and the departure of two senior executives.

19 people were killed and 18 cars were trapped after a part of a highway collapsed in Guangdong province in southern China.

Starbucks lowered its full-year sales forecast after reporting a drop in comparable sales for the first time in almost three years due to weak demand in the US and China, the company's two largest markets.

A New York company illegally exported more than USD 250,000 worth of dual-use electronic components to a sanctioned Russian organization for weapons production, leading to the indictment of three individuals involved in the scheme.

The International Group of P&I Clubs, a central organization in the global insurance industry, has expressed concern that the price ceiling on Russian oil set by the Group of Seven is becoming increasingly unworkable as more ships and services migrate to the "shadow fleet" outside of Western control.

The price of bitcoin remains relatively stable near the lower end of the trading range as investors continue to sell off cryptocurrency assets, especially in the United States.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken criticized China for supplying the Russian defense industry, saying it undermines China's efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine and improve Sino-European relations.

Tesla has overcome key obstacles to the introduction of its fully autonomous driving system in China by partnering with Baidu for mapping and navigation functions, and by meeting data security requirements following an unannounced visit by Elon Musk.

Some Chinese companies have resorted to using small banks on the China-russia border, money brokers, and cryptocurrencies for payments in russia because large Chinese banks refuse to finance russian transactions due to US sanctions.

China's intelligence chief promises a "powerful offensive" to combat espionage and eliminate traitors amid a barrage of espionage accusations from Europe and the United States.

BMW plans to invest nearly $3 billion in expanding electric vehicle production in Shenyang, China, bringing its total investment in the plant to more than $14 billion by 2026.