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The United States has added 10 individuals and 12 legal entities to the sanctions list against Belarus. The restrictions include 10 individuals and 12 legal entities. The blacklist includes citizens of Belarus, Lebanon, Syria, Slovakia, and Sweden.

During his visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned China against supporting Russia in its aggressive war against Ukraine.

A Russian copper company and Chinese firms are trading in new copper coils disguised as scrap metal to avoid taxes and circumvent Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

12 people were killed when a homemade sightseeing boat capsized during a tour in Qinhuangdao, China.

Iran has launched a massive attack on Israel, using 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles, repeating Russia's tactics in Ukraine to test air defense systems, according to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has begun a three-day visit to China to strengthen ties with its main trading partner amid Beijing's growing support for Moscow.

Four tankers carrying Russian oil and oil products are stuck at sea after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, indicating increased cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as Western efforts to cut off their revenues.

China is providing significant military assistance to russia in its war against Ukraine, including drone and missile technology, satellite imagery, machine tools and other critical materials for defense production, according to senior U. S. officials.

Ukraine is in talks with China and other countries such as Brazil, India, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia to participate in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to find a solution to end the war.

China has launched a satellite communication system called Tiantong, which allows smartphones to directly connect to satellites, providing access to communication in areas without cellular coverage, solving the problem of communication interruptions during natural disasters.

China strongly condemned Israel's military attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, and the United States called for deterrent actions against possible retaliation by Iran.

China has imposed sanctions on two major American arms companies, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems, for selling weapons to Taiwan, citing interference in its internal affairs and violation of the "one China" principle.

During his visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will express concerns about China's support for Russia and Chinese overcapacity, while seeking to mitigate risks without separating from the Chinese economy.

Biden reaffirmed the US defense commitments to the Philippines and Japan, saying that any attack on Philippine forces in the South China Sea would lead to the strengthening of their mutual defense treaty.

Major U. S. airlines and aviation unions have called on the Biden administration to suspend approval of additional flights between the U.S. and China due to China's "anti-competitive policies.

Russian hackers have used access to Microsoft's email system to steal correspondence between US government officials and institutions.

Turkey has prepared a draft peace treaty that proposes a "freeze" on the front line and a non-aligned status for Ukraine to resolve the Ukrainian-russian war.

China refuses to accept previously ordered deliveries of 4-5 batches of Ukrainian corn from April to June to reduce supply on the domestic market and support prices for its farmers before the sowing season.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the U. S. Congress to call for continued military assistance to Ukraine and emphasize the importance of a strong U.S.-Japanese partnership.

From January to March 2024, Ukraine imported $16 billion worth of goods and exported $10 billion worth of goods, with Poland, Spain, and China being the largest export destinations.

Ukraine's national para-volleyball team has won a license for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, defeating the US team 3-0 in the final match of the qualifying tournament in Dali, China.

Switzerland will host a two-day high-level peace conference on Ukraine on June 15-16, aimed at creating "a framework conducive to achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine.

China defends its right to "normal cooperation" with russia, rejects accusations and pressure over the "Ukrainian crisis" and calls for the promotion of peace talks.

Switzerland plans to hold a high-level peace conference on Ukraine in mid-June 2024, which is expected to be attended by US President Joe Biden, as well as representatives of 80-100 countries, mostly from the Global South.

Fitch has downgraded China's credit rating outlook to negative, citing risks to public finances as the economy faces challenges in transitioning to new growth models.

According to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the United States has seen no evidence that China is providing direct military assistance to Russia for its war in Ukraine, but has expressed concern about contributions to the Russian defense industry.

China supports holding an international peace conference, recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation of all parties to fairly discuss all peace plans, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

The foreign ministers of russia and China met in Beijing to discuss further deepening of cooperation between the two countries and the development of Sino-russian relations.

Special Counsel Jack Smith urged the US Supreme Court to reject Trump's request for immunity from prosecution for attempts to cancel the 2020 elections, citing the principle that "no one is above the law.

The United States has expressed concern over China's recent efforts to help Russia rebuild its defense industrial base. Beijing is helping to supply components that increase Russia's ability to attack Ukraine.