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Mexico’s antitrust regulator closed the investigation against Google, finding no monopoly and clearing the company of any potential fines.

The EU introduces a new position of Special Representative for Ukrainian Affairs. Ilva Johansson, former EU Commissioner for Home Affairs (2019–2024), will assume the role.

Ukrainian bioethanol exports rose by 180% to 39K tons, with €110M invested by OKKO and BIO-LAN. EU fuel laws spur further growth in the Ukrainian sector.

IAEA head Rafael Grossi confirmed a possible data leak from Israel’s Soreq Nuclear Center, which may have ended up in Iran’s possession.

China has raised prices for key drone components amid new export restrictions, hitting international manufacturers, particularly in Europe and Turkey.

Israeli forces intercepted the Madleen vessel with Greta Thunberg on board near Gaza’s coast, using drones and helicopters during the operation.

Gitanas Nausėda criticized Western leaders for failing to impose new sanctions on Russia and delaying promised military aid to Ukraine.

The Netherlands has announced the end of temporary protection for third-country nationals who arrived from Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Ukraine gained access to China’s market for pea exports. Production and prices are expected to rise amid stronger competition with Canada.

Cold and rainy weather in May may negatively affect agricultural yields in Ukraine, meteorologists report.