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Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Pope's offer of mediation. He emphasized that there is support for the meeting from the leaders of the Global South.
In Geneva, a rare 10. 3-carat blue diamond was sold at auction for $21.5 million. It was purchased by a private collector from the United States, whose name has not been disclosed.
North Korean hackers are masquerading as IT specialists to steal intellectual property and cryptocurrency. They infiltrate companies to circumvent sanctions and finance weapons development.
Sony plans to move production to the US or raise prices to offset losses from tariffs. Earlier, Sony had already raised prices for the PS5, but only in some regions.
On May 14, the spot gold price decreased by 0. 5% to $3,231.10 per ounce. Experts predict a further decline in the event of progress in trade agreements between the United States and its partners.
Bitcoin is an indicator of the financial and political situation. A fintech expert explained why crypto has grown.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is the only one prolonging the war, and emphasized the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. Also, the Ukrainian team is actively preparing a visit to Turkey for negotiations.
Russia has lost access to the important mineral tantalum for weapons production due to sanctions. Now it is forced to look for workarounds, but the quality is worse.
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced the reduction of 11,000 jobs and the closure of 7 plants due to weak sales and the breakdown of a merger with Honda. Layoffs will reach 20,000 in a year.
China allows Boeing aircraft deliveries after trade deal with US. Resumption of deliveries will be a stimulus for Boeing, as China will provide 20% of global demand.
Gold prices stabilized during Asian trading on Tuesday. Tariff reductions between the US and China have increased risk appetite.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the European Union treats the US very unfairly and is worse than China. This happened after agreements between the US and China to reduce tariffs.
Adriana Kugler stated that Trump's customs policy will lead to increased inflation and slower economic growth. Even an agreement with China will not remove the risks.
Apple is considering raising prices on new iPhones in an effort to avoid being tied to US tariffs on China. Production remains in China, despite increasing capacity in India.
In April, auto sales in China rose by 14. 8%, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Demand for electric vehicles and hybrids increased by 33.9% due to a government subsidy program.
EU ministers stressed that negotiations with Russia are possible only after a ceasefire, but Putin ignores the deadline. Zelenskyy will wait for the Russian president in Turkey.
A study showed a sharp decline in the authority of the United States, especially in the EU, after Trump's return. China surpassed the United States for the first time in global standing.
China declares its support for peace efforts regarding Ukraine and is ready to cooperate with the international community. Beijing emphasizes the need for a fair and lasting peace agreement.
Political scientist Yevhen Filindash calls on Ukraine to invest in artificial intelligence. He emphasizes the historical contribution of Ukrainians to the development of technology.
The US and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other's goods. This is done to ease trade tensions and allow time for dispute resolution.
Easing trade tensions between the US and China and a potential slowdown in US inflation could push Bitcoin to new highs, exceeding $109,350.
In April 2025, Ukrainians purchased 1256 passenger cars from China, which is 8% more than last year. The most popular were BYD Song Plus and VOLKSWAGEN ID.Unyx.
Positive trade negotiations between the US and China have reduced market fears. Investors have moved from gold to riskier investments, leading to a price drop.
Oil prices rose following statements from the US and China about progress in trade negotiations. Both sides expressed optimism about resolving the dispute.
US officials have reported significant progress in trade negotiations with China. The agreement was reached after the introduction of duties on Chinese goods.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia is using the Indonesian port of Karimun to circumvent sanctions by mixing petroleum products and re-exporting them to Asia.
The second round of negotiations between the US and China is taking place in Geneva. The goal of the meeting is to ease tensions in the trade war between the two countries.
For the first time in more than a century, a woman may be appointed head of MI-6 in Britain. The favorite is Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward, but her appointment is causing controversy due to her views on China.
US President Donald Trump was optimistic about the first day of negotiations with China in Switzerland, announcing a "complete reset" of trade relations. He expects China to open up to American business.
American and Chinese negotiators met in Switzerland, trying to reduce tensions in the trade war. Trump reported significant progress and a friendly atmosphere of negotiations.