The White House: The United States will observe whether Israel considers its views and concerns.

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) shareholders approved a new executive pay package with 91.4 percent of the votes cast.

According to Interfax: The Russian Defense Ministry said Russia has begun the first phase of tactical nuclear weapons exercises.

The main alumina contract rose by 5% and is now trading at 4,264 yuan per ton.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The G7 should show unity on freezing Russian assets.

Singapore Ministry of Transport: Will send investigators to Bangkok.

According to Sky News: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she saw the "possibility" of obtaining a $50 billion loan from seized Russian assets.

Singapore Ministry of Transport: Investigating the Singapore Airlines incident.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller: Maintaining interest rates for 3-4 months will not cause the economy to collapse.

Tesla (TSLA.O) rose 2.5% during the session.

IMF: Peru is in a state of relative political stability, with an uncertain outlook; urgent structural reforms are needed to revive growth.

IMF: Peru is in a strong macroeconomic position and is on track to exit its flexible credit arrangement with the IMF.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller: There is no sign that the economy is about to collapse.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller: We are trying to put downward pressure on spending.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller: The U.S. economy has shown amazing resilience.

The Ukrainian military said it hit a Russian missile ship in Sevastopol on May 19.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Trying to equate the Israeli Prime Minister with the leader of Hamas is completely unacceptable.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller: This is the same as other central banks in the world.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller: The timing of our rate cut will depend on the data.