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The US is launching a large-scale reform of the armed forces, planning to equip each division with a thousand drones. The investment will amount to $36 billion over five years.

The Irish regulator fined TikTok €530 million for illegally transferring European data to China and for insufficient transparency. The company plans to appeal the decision.

According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.

Trump closed a loophole for duty-free parcels, leading to higher prices for Shein and Temu for American customers. This is due to the fight against smuggling and the protection of American business.

Oil prices edged up after China said it was open to negotiations with the US on tariffs. This has raised hopes of a de-escalation of the trade war between the two largest economies.

On May 2, Bitcoin rose to $97,000 after China announced its openness to negotiations with the United States. Support was provided by Strategy, announcing the issuance of shares for $21 billion.

The US will gain access to Ukrainian minerals, and Ukraine will gain a long-term partnership. The main question is whether there will be a real economic benefit for both countries.

Apple CEO stated that the company is assessing the impact of $900 million in tariffs. Most iPhones will be from India, and iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods will be from Vietnam.

The U. S. is actively reaching out to China to discuss Trump's tariffs, hinting at possible negotiations. China has tacitly formed a list of American-made goods that will be exempt from tariffs.

Conservative Catholics are pushing for the election of a Pope who would uphold traditional values and be an ally of the United States. They criticize Francis' liberal policies.

Ryanair's CEO has stated that the company may refuse to purchase Boeing aircraft if Trump's tariffs make them too expensive. Ryanair's fleet consists of over 575 Boeing aircraft.

Spot gold fell nearly 2% to $3222. 66 an ounce, hitting a two-week low. The reason was signs of easing trade tensions and a stronger dollar.

Donald Trump is asking for more time to analyze the US economy, which has shrunk by 0. 3%. He blames Biden and promises to restore production with investments.

Trump's trade war could lead to a toy shortage. The US President stated that children may receive fewer toys or they will cost more.

At a cabinet meeting, Trump called Hegseth the "least controversial person. " Earlier, Hegseth discussed military plans in a Signal chat where his wife and brother were present.

Donald Trump said that China's economy is currently doing very poorly due to the 145% tariffs he imposed. According to Trump, the United States will reach an agreement with China on tariffs.

Narendra Modi will not be present at the May 9 celebrations in Moscow. Peskov stated that India will be represented at another level, while Xi Jinping will attend the parade.

China is ready to cooperate with the international community to reach a consensus on a political settlement of the war in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry assured that it seeks to promote the peaceful settlement of all disputes.

The escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan is now more beneficial for Ukraine than in 2022, when dependence on the United States was greater. The expert believes that this may lead to a fall in oil prices, which will hit Russia.

China has created a list of goods from the United States that are exempt from tariffs in order to mitigate the trade war. Authorities are privately informing companies about categories of goods that will not be subject to tariffs.

Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure over Amazon's plans to show customs value. The company denied plans for the main site.

Oil prices continue to decline, heading for their biggest monthly drop in more than three years. The reasons are the trade war and fears about increasing supply.

China plans to lift sanctions on five members of the European Parliament who have criticised human rights abuses. This could open the way for trade talks between the two sides.

A former employee of politician Maximilian Krah is accused of spying for the Chinese secret service. He is suspected of passing on confidential documents collected about AfD politicians.

A disputed Arctic land plot in Svalbard may be sold to environmentalists for €300 million. The Norwegian government must approve the sale due to national security concerns.

The White House has criticized Amazon for displaying Trump's tariffs in price tags. This has caused a conflict with the Trump administration, which considers it a hostile act.

China's Alibaba has introduced Qwen3, AI models with parameters from 0. 6 to 235 billion, competing with market leaders. The models are available for download and support 119 languages, learning on 36 trillion tokens.

A fire at a restaurant in Liaoning Province, China, killed 22 people and injured three others. Xi Jinping called for an investigation into the tragedy.

Chinese researchers have created an EUV light source platform, bringing the country closer to independent production of advanced chips. The development has reached internationally competitive parameters.

In the first two months of 2025, 13. 2 thousand electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine, which is 27% more than last year. Most of the new cars are from China, used cars are from the USA.