March 9, 05:41 PM • 11290 viewsMarch 9, 01:29 PM • 38289 viewsMarch 9, 05:41 PM • 11345 viewsMarch 9, 12:47 PM • 24608 viewsA 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.
Tesla reported that the first Semi electric trucks will roll off the assembly line by the end of 2025. The plant will have an annual capacity of 50,000 units.
Brent crude fell to $65. 42 a barrel, WTI to $61.65. Economists fear a recession due to the trade war, Barclays lowered its oil price forecast.
Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term by introducing tariffs and declaring his desire for peace in Ukraine. The next 100 days will be focused on trade agreements.
Gold prices fell 0. 8% to $3314.65 an ounce on Tuesday, amid easing trade tensions. Investors are awaiting data from the US to assess Federal Reserve policy.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 7441 UAH/USD, which strengthened it by 1 kopeck. The official euro exchange rate is 47.39 UAH, the zloty exchange rate is 11.08 UAH.
German startup Stark has announced the technological feasibility of fully automated drones. The war in Ukraine has accelerated investment in this area, but there are ethical and legal issues.
Investors are abandoning US assets, boosting Bitcoin's growth. Experts predict it will reach $120,000 this quarter and confirm a target of $200,000 by 2025.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the leaders of China and the United States had not spoken recently, refuting Trump's words about a telephone conversation regarding trade duties.
The price of gold fell by 1% due to a stable dollar and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investors are waiting for US economic data to assess further actions by the Federal Reserve System.
Jake Sullivan said that the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy gave him hope regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump noted that Zelenskyy has become "calmer" and wants to make a deal.
Oil prices rose due to US-China trade talks and a possible increase in OPEC+ supply. Brent rose to $67.08, WTI to $63.26 per barrel.
The American military has carried out over 800 strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, eliminating hundreds of militants and leaders. The Houthis claim dozens have died as a result of U.S. attacks.
Huawei plans to test the new Ascend 910D AI processor to replace Nvidia chips. The company is already shipping Ascend 910B/C to customers and developing CloudMatrix 384.
The Chinese government has approved 10 new nuclear reactors, with investments of $27 billion. The country aims to become the largest producer of nuclear energy in the world.
In 2024, global military spending rose to $2. 7 trillion, the sharpest increase since the Cold War. Ukraine's expenses amounted to $64.7 billion, which is equivalent to 43% of Russia's expenses.
China's State Council has approved the construction of 10 new nuclear reactors. The country plans to overtake the United States and become a leader in nuclear energy by the end of the decade.
The Philippines landed on Sandy Cay Islands 1, 2 and 3 in the South China Sea. This was in response to China's claim of control over the disputed reef.
New tariffs may increase the cost of batteries and components, leading to the popularity of Chinese manufacturers. Prices for Tesla and some models may not increase as much.
Russia continues to recruit foreigners to replenish losses in Ukraine, offering money and citizenship. Since April 2023, more than 1,500 foreigners have been recruited, mainly from Asia and former Soviet republics.
American officials have discovered a connection between China and Russia: the Chinese company Chang Guang provides Russia with intelligence and helps the Houthis, which raises concerns in the US.
Donald Trump has called for American ships to be allowed to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge, emphasizing the role of the US in their creation. He instructed Marco Rubio to resolve this issue.
Chinese coast guard establishes control over Sandy Cay, raising the flag of the PRC. The reef is of strategic importance as it allows control of Titu Island.
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won her 20th victory at the Diamond League stages, winning gold in Xiamen with a result of 1. 97 m. Yulia Levchenko became fourth with a personal record of the season.
Apple plans to move iPhone production to India by 2026 to avoid tariffs between the US and China. The company aims to manufacture more than 60 million iPhones for the US in India.
Trump's trade policy is destabilizing the global economy. His statements on deals and tariffs are contradictory, and negotiations with China are in question, which causes uncertainty and risks of recession.
US President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him about tariffs. Trump added that deals with the US will be completed in three to four weeks.
UN food and refugee agencies are planning cuts due to falling funding, especially from the US. Donor aid will be reduced by 40% in 2025.
