Cases of a new, more dangerous strain of monkeypox, Clade I, common in Africa, have been recorded in Europe. Cases have been detected in a number of countries, including Great Britain, Germany and France.
Ukraine is open to dialogue with China to solve problems related to Russia's support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that organizing contacts will help to understand the positions of the parties.
Donald Trump signed an executive order on mining on the shelf and the ocean floor. This should reduce US dependence on imports of rare earth elements and create new jobs.
The Chinese government is considering suspending the 125% tariff on some goods from the United States, such as medical equipment, chemicals and aircraft rental, due to the economic consequences of the trade war.
Trump's approval rating has fallen from 52% to 45% in the first three months. The drop is driven by declining support among independent voters and concerns about tariffs.
China has successfully launched the manned spacecraft "Shenzhou-20" with three astronauts on board. They are sent to the "Tiangong" station for a six-month mission.
South Korean law enforcement officials have stated that Chinese startup DeepSeek has been transmitting user data and their requests without permission. The company has previously been accused of leaking data to Bytedance.
Latvia has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines, due to the changing security situation and Russian aggression. The authorities assure that they will adhere to the norms of humanitarian law.
The IMF forecasts an increase in global public debt to 95% of GDP in 2025 and almost to 100% by the end of the decade. Particularly severe forecasts for France and Germany.
Major cryptocurrencies fell by 5% due to profit-taking. Dogecoin fell the most, Bitcoin is holding at $93,000.
Gold rose after its biggest drop since November, to $3,330 an ounce. Traders are analyzing US signals regarding the trade war with China, which are affecting the market.
Oil prices rise after falling as investors weigh OPEC+ output increase and signals on tariffs from the White House. The US and Iran are holding talks on the nuclear program.
China is abandoning Boeing aircraft due to the trade war with the United States. The company is actively looking for alternative buyers to reduce losses and restore profits.
The US administration is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese goods, possibly by 50-65%. The final decision has not yet been made, but a multi-level approach is being considered.
Tesla's revenue fell to $19. 34 billion due to production upgrades, discounts, and Trump's tariffs. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in Texas and robot production.
Oil prices fell due to Kazakhstan's position on production, negating previous gains from sanctions against Iran. U.S. oil inventories fell, and Trump softened his tone on China.
China is ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan to protect the international system. The leaders of the countries announced a comprehensive strategic partnership and signed 20 cooperation documents.
Beijing called Ukraine's accusations unfounded. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the facts of participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia.
Beijing denies allegations of a laboratory leak of the virus and calls on the United States to focus on scientific research. China insists on conducting an investigation into the origin of COVID-19 in the United States.
Against the background of Trump's customs policy, JCB is doubling its plant in Texas. Despite this, developers are canceling billion-dollar projects due to uncertainty, especially in the field of electric vehicles.
European stocks recovered after Trump's statements about the head of the Federal Reserve and a possible reduction in duties for China. The STOXX 600 index rose by 1.7% amid corporate reports.
Bitcoin rose nearly 7% amid investor optimism. Despite the price jump, blockchain data indicates fragility beneath the surface, analysts warn.
The price of gold stabilized at $3,372, after falling by almost 2%. Investors are expanding their assets in exchange-traded funds, and central banks are also making purchases.
South Korean companies have been banned from exporting products with Chinese rare earth elements to US defense companies. China is tightening export controls in response to US tariffs.
Ukrainian special services have provided China with evidence of Chinese citizens' participation in the war on the side of Russia and the cooperation of Chinese companies with the Russian military-industrial complex. Kyiv called on Beijing to stop supporting the aggression.
The President of Ukraine stated that the cessation of US aid could lead to the loss of Kyiv as a strategic partner. He also emphasized that soldiers from the DPRK and China are fighting in Ukraine.
Ukrainian intelligence will provide China with information about possible arms supplies to Russia. The SBU will provide data on Chinese citizens working at a Russian drone factory.
China is leading the car industry's technological revolution, but competition is hampering profitability. Xpeng is having difficulties, and experts predict that only a dozen companies will survive.
According to the forecast, economic growth will slow down in 2025. Ukraine's GDP will grow by 2% in 2025 and by 4.5% in 2026.
The armed forces must adapt to the impact of climate change, which is becoming a strategic threat. Extreme weather conditions and melting ice in the Arctic create new challenges for the military.