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Russia’s president left Beijing without reaching a deal on the proposed major gas pipeline project that ships natural gas from Russia to China.

At least 16 executives at the state-owned telecom giant have been placed under investigation since the start of 2025, with six in the past month alone.

Iran ​is believed to possess about ​900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, officials say.

‘The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a major energy shock,’ said Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis.

The Bolivian government says at least three people have died after ambulances were prevented from reaching hospitals in La Paz by a protest blockade.

It comes as two U.S. business executives pleaded guilty to federal charges this week.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc would respond with ‘unity and strength.’

The German Chancellor wrote a letter suggesting that Ukraine, which applied to join formally in 2022, could have access to the bloc without voting rights.

Separate S&P Global surveys, also both released on May 21, showed similar pressure in Germany and the UK.

Canada, Italy, France, the UK and others have demanded explanations from Israel.