US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 107 kilometers north-northwest of Isangar, Vanuatu.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Our team plans to hold a global peace conference in Switzerland starting tomorrow.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I hope countries in the Global South can participate in the peace conference.

Market news: Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Switzerland for joining European sanctions on Russia and said it was crucial to continue studying ways to prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Switzerland’s neutrality does not mean ignoring reality.

President of the Swiss Confederation: Switzerland has allocated 1.5 billion Swiss francs as aid to Ukraine.

Swiss Confederation President: Ukrainian President Zelensky has asked Switzerland to organize a high-level peace conference. Switzerland will work for a long-term and just peace in Ukraine.

U.S. Department of Transportation: It previously issued a 72-hour route warning.

Israel’s consumer prices fell by 0.1% month-on-month in December last year, while market expectations were for 0%. Israel’s consumer prices rose 3% year-on-year in December, compared with market expectations of 3.1%.

Chilean National Copper Commission: Chilean copper production is expected to increase by 5.7% in 2024, reaching 5.63 million tons.

US Secretary of Defense Austin: Eager to return to the US Department of Defense as soon as possible.

U.S. Department of Defense: On the advice of doctors, U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin will work remotely for a period of time before returning to the Pentagon full-time.

According to a report by the Ukrainian National News Agency on the 15th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Swiss Federal President Amkhed on the same day.

U.S. Department of Defense: U.S. Defense Secretary Austin was discharged from the hospital on Monday.

Chile’s National Copper Commission predicts that copper prices will average $3.85 per pound in 2024.

British Prime Minister Sunak: The air strikes on Houthi armed positions were "limited and moderate."

British Prime Minister Sunak: 13 targets were destroyed in air strikes in Yemen.

Bank of Canada business outlook survey: Half of companies do not plan to add employees. About two-thirds of households plan to cut spending. Consumers expect spending to outpace income growth.

Bank of Canada Business Outlook Survey: Business indicators for future sales deteriorate. About 75% of companies said high interest rates have had a "negative impact" on operations. Wage growth will be "above normal" over the next 12 months. About 75% of companies expect wage growth to return to normal in 2025.