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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg opposed a national AI regulator in a private conversation with Donald Trump. The US has not yet made a final decision.
The U. S. missile defense project relies on space-based interceptors that do not yet exist. Its cost could reach $1.2 trillion.
The LUX-ZEPLIN detector recorded an event that could have been caused by a WIMP particle. Scientists emphasize that there is not yet sufficient evidence of a discovery.
Canada is ready to resume trade negotiations with the United States provided there is a stable and reliable agreement. Trump threatened Ottawa with economic consequences.
The United States added Raúl Castro’s grandson, a Cuban bank, and four companies to its sanctions list. Washington promises to increase pressure on Havana.
The US vice president said that there are no active attacks after the strikes ended. According to him, Iran is attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that the United States would ask Europe to reimburse the costs of weapons and ammunition provided to Ukraine. He also reported on increasing production.
The president said that the strike on the American plant was a signal to the United States. According to him, the enemy attack is a clear Russian signal to America.
Zelenskyy said that U. S. President's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may come to Kyiv in the coming days. Before that, they will visit Moscow.
MapQuest kept the name Lake Ontario despite Trump's executive order. After that, 80,000 people downloaded the app, and its usage grew 50-fold.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described John Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow as an attempt to preserve intelligence communication channels. The visit took place amid the Russia–Ukraine war.
Denmark has sent the first group of conscripts to serve in Greenland amid the U. S. president's intentions to obtain the territory. Copenhagen has also pledged billions of dollars for the island's defense.
Brent fell to $95. 04, while WTI fell to $90.63 per barrel. Investors are assessing the risks of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that the U. S. destroyed Iran's new missile and radar systems near the Strait of Hormuz. He is prepared to launch further strikes.
The US and Ukraine are discussing a license to produce Patriot missiles. Marco Rubio said that building the plants would take years.
Washington plans to cut off Iran's external ties and strengthen sanctions against Tehran and its allies, including Russia. Bessent called on countries not to support the regime.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.
Brent rose to $95. 40, while WTI rose to $90.66 after new U.S. and Iranian strikes. Tehran announced restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launched a missile strike against Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of the 13 ballistic missiles; three fell in remote areas.
Washington is preparing sanctions against Iran’s banking sector and IRGC assets. The United States plans to freeze accounts and real estate linked to the regime.
Jiroft Airport in Kerman Province was targeted in a new wave of U. S. strikes. Earlier, attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and islands were reported.
Donald Trump said that the US is carrying out strikes on targets near the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened Iran with a larger-scale attack in response.
U. S. Central Command said the strikes against IRGC forces were intended to halt the deployment of mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks were described as a response to the threat to shipping.
Berlin held Moscow responsible for a drone carrying explosives near a Ukrainian aircraft in Leipzig. Germany will tighten controls\r for Russians.
Brent rose to $92. 14, while WTI rose to $87.92 per barrel. Markets reacted to the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
Shein raised $1. 7 billion during its IPO, but its shares fell 10% after debuting in Hong Kong. The company was valued at $26.3 billion.
Donald Trump said that Washington is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands. He did not specify whether U.S. neutrality would change.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow with a call to end the war sooner and met with Naryshkin and Bortnikov. After that, the Kremlin canceled his meeting with Putin.
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