Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): Safe passage to the center has been denied for 2 days and people are trapped.

Market News: An oil trader is suing the United Arab Emirates, claiming a smear campaign bankrupted his company.

The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 1%.

The euro against the U.S. dollar EUR/USD rose more than 0.50% during the day and is currently at 1.0908.

Two sources: An armed drone struck a U.S. military base near Erbil airport in northern Iraq.

S&P: U.S. auto production levels are expected to continue to develop. Light vehicle sales growth is expected to be moderate.

NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg: We look forward to the Hungarian Parliament’s approval of Sweden’s proposal to join NATO as soon as possible after it reconvenes.

The Baltic Dry Bulk Index rose 2.31% to 1,507 points.

German government spokesman: More military support for Ukraine will be discussed on the agenda of the EU special summit.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: He will continue to urge the Hungarian National Assembly to vote for Sweden to join NATO and complete the approval as soon as possible.

Angola said its crude oil export revenue increased to US$8.63 billion in the fourth quarter.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: He just had a phone conversation with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.

UK Maritime Trade Action Office (UKMTO): The vessel and crew are safe and there are no reports of casualties or damage.

UK Maritime Trade Action Office (UKMTO): The captain reported an explosion about 100 meters to the starboard side of the ship.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) received reports of an incident 50 nautical miles south of Mocha, Yemen.

WTI crude oil fell below $74 per barrel, down 0.63% on the day.