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The US federal regulator has contacted Tesla regarding documented traffic violations by its self-driving taxis. The company lags behind competitors by relying solely on cameras, raising questions about the safety of the technology.

Gold prices fell by 0. 5%, heading for their first weekly decline in three weeks. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have reduced demand for the safe-haven asset, while the Fed's inflation warnings have increased the likelihood of fewer rate cuts.

Thailand plans to tighten control over financial transactions in casinos to prevent money laundering. The government is trying to convince opponents of casino legalization for new resorts.

The Ukrainian defense industry has the potential to produce 10 million drones annually. Deputy Minister of Defense Kozenko called for cooperation with foreign companies to develop production.

China has criticized attempts to link the defense of Ukraine and the protection of Taiwan, calling it an unacceptable comparison and double standards. Taiwan is China's internal affair, Beijing insists.

EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that the threat from Russia and China is the biggest challenge of our time. European leaders are calling for closer cooperation to preserve order.

Gold fell by 0. 5% due to the strengthening of the dollar. Investors are waiting for data on the personal consumption expenditure price index in the US to assess the further policy of the Federal Reserve.

Lady Gaga won a Sports Emmy for her Super Bowl performance of "Hold My Hand," moving closer to EGOT status. Now she only needs a Tony Award.

Oil prices have fallen due to negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the US and Iran, as well as high demand in Asia. China's economic outlook also affects the price of oil.

Consumers in Ukraine are increasingly concerned about the quality of equipment due to the growth of "gray" imports. Experts advise carefully checking purchases and sellers to avoid fakes.

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.

Oleksiy Poroshenko did not pay the military tax on income abroad for 2023-2024. The amount of unpaid taxes is estimated at UAH 770 million.

In the Singapore elections, the People's Action Party won 87 out of 97 seats in parliament, increasing its support to 65. 6%. The United States welcomed the election results, emphasizing the importance of the partnership.

Kazakhstan has introduced an investor visa for foreigners who have invested from $300,000 in the country's economy. It allows you to obtain a residence permit for up to 10 years.

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.

The price of gold soared to record highs, exceeding $3486 per ounce, due to fears that Trump would fire the head of the Fed. This triggered a flight from the dollar and American assets.

Bitcoin rose to $87,600, the highest level since April 2 after Trump's tariff announcement. The dollar fell to its lowest level since January 2024 amid fears of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's dismissal.

Gold set a new price record, surpassing $3385 per ounce. This happened due to the weakening of the dollar to a 2024 low, Trump's criticism of the Fed, and trade fears.

Oil prices fell: Brent below $67, WTI to $63. This happened amid concerns about the impact of the US trade war on demand and monitoring talks between Washington and Tehran on the nuclear program, which could affect supplies.

In Beijing, 21 humanoid robots participated in a half-marathon alongside people for the first time. The winning robot showed a time of 2:40, the winning person — 1:02.

The White House is considering restrictions for DeepSeek, including a complete ban. An investigation in the US Congress is examining the possible transfer of Nvidia chips to DeepSeek, which may be a violation of the law.

Singapore Changi Airport has once again topped the Skytrax ranking. It features a shopping mall, gardens, waterfall, resorts, hotels, exhibitions, a museum, cinema and theme park.

Paul Chan said that Trump's tariffs crashed the US stock market. Hong Kong will not introduce countermeasures, but opposes US actions, maintaining a free and open economy.

The chemical tanker BASSET in the Singapore Strait was hijacked by unknown persons, resulting in the injury of a crew member. The victim was evacuated, and local authorities tightened security in the region.

The Trump administration has announced its intention to supply India with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. This became possible due to the strengthening of defense ties between the countries, despite India's previous dependence on Russian weapons.

Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations. Singapore topped the ranking with access to 195 countries, ahead of Japan and European countries.

At an intersection in Los Angeles, a collision occurred between a Waymo taxi robot and a Serve Robotics delivery robot. Both robots were not damaged and were able to continue driving after a short stop.

In Norway, a bus carrying foreign tourists went off the E10 highway and ended up in the water, killing three people. Among the passengers were citizens of 8 countries, 11 people were hospitalized, and the rescue operation is ongoing.

Bitcoin rose by 0. 32% after MicroStrategy announced plans to issue additional shares to buy cryptocurrency. The company has already acquired $561 million worth of tokens at an average price close to a record high.

The United Kingdom has joined the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact, which includes 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The country will have access to preferential trade terms with eight parties to the agreement.