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China is inducing artificial rainfall in drought-stricken regions to protect its wheat harvest. Authorities have intensified emergency weather intervention efforts.

NEQSOL Holding has received approval to acquire “Titan Ukraine” LLC — an asset of the bankrupt state-owned company OGHC — after clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee.

The EU plans 18th sanctions package against Russia: over 20 banks may be cut off from SWIFT, oil price cap lowered to $45, and Nord Stream pipeline blocked.

Denmark begins delivery of components for the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant, the largest in Ukraine. The project is implemented by DTEK with Danish support.

Denmark has become the first European country to set the retirement age at 70 for citizens born after 1970.

Ukraine prepares for customs reform: a new draft law introduces automated inspections and eliminates backdoor agreements in customs procedures.

Hungary accused two Ukrainians of espionage, claiming they tried to influence its position on the war in Ukraine and banned one from entering the country.

Boeing may avoid trial over 737 MAX crashes by pleading guilty to defrauding the FAA as part of a new settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Hungary and Slovakia are blocking military aid to Ukraine and its EU accession, citing energy interests and domestic political factors.

Zelensky is ready to meet Putin to achieve a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, urging international mediation and stronger Western sanctions against Russia.