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Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump, he said in a post on Telegram on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to coincide with Victory Day in Russia.

Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines

WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland will use antipersonnel as well as anti-tank land mines to defend its eastern border against the growing threat from Russia, Poland’s deputy defense minister told The Associated Press on Friday, as the country officially left an international convention banning the use of the controversial weapons.

Inflation jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

WASHINGTON (AP) – A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Inflation jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

WASHINGTON (AP) – A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

Apple posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Thursday, but investors’ attention is also focused on the upcoming CEO change and the tech firm’s artificial intelligence strategy.

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes for millions

SAO PAULO (AP) – The long-awaited trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union took effect Friday, at least provisionally. The initiative creates a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion with 720 million potential consumers, and some nations expect to boost their exports by more than 10% by 2038, once it is fully implemented.

Brent crude tops $125 a barrel on Iran war worries

HONG KONG (AP) – The price of Brent crude oil surged past $125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.

Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as race for weapons autonomy intensifies

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Rapid military adoption of artificial intelligence is becoming essential to Ukraine’s survival, even as full integration across the battlefield may still be several years away, according to a senior AI official. Danylo Tsvok said AI is already helping Ukraine hold territory, while reducing risks to its soldiers.

Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump, he said in a post on Telegram on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to coincide with Victory Day in Russia.