According to Ukraine TSN News: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Ukrainian army continued its offensive in the Melitopol region and Bakhmut, and achieved partial success west of Verbove. A total of 80 engagements took place in the past day.

According to RIA Novosti: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister stated that there have been no changes on this issue yet.

According to RIA Novosti: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said that Russia is ready to consider the United States’ new proposal on prisoner exchange.

The Bulgarian Cabinet will launch the construction of new units at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant.

IMF President Georgieva: The good news is that the tightening policies we are witnessing are working and inflation is falling; the bad news is that it is not falling fast enough.

IMF President Georgieva: Everyone should understand that interest rates are here to stay for a long time.

IMF President Georgieva: We have been living in a "psychedelic" interest rate environment for the past 20 years.

IMF President Georgieva: We hope to see policy normalization over time.

IMF President Georgieva: What is happening in the Middle East comes at a time of slow growth, high interest rates and rising debt servicing costs.

IMF President Georgieva: The Israel-Gaza war may be a "dark cloud" that will further worsen the economy.

IMF President Georgieva: The conflict may affect Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan.

IMF President Georgieva: Worried about the economic impact of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Sources: India’s excise tax authorities have so far issued notices worth about Rs 1 trillion to online gaming companies.

According to i24News: Israel is studying the possibility of issuing international arrest warrants for Hamas members.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Russian army lost 800 soldiers in the past day, as well as 7 tanks, 28 armored vehicles, 44 artillery systems and 2 air defense systems.

According to CNN: Australia’s Defense Minister said that Australia has deployed more military forces, including personnel and aircraft, to the Middle East.

Sources: Vietnam holds talks with FTSE over possible upgrade to emerging market status Vietnam and FTSE discuss new plans around stock settlement rules.

According to RIA Novosti: Local officials appointed by Russia stated that the Ukrainian army’s attempt to land on the east bank of Kherson Oblast on the Dnieper River failed. The Russian military destroyed 9 landing ships in just three days, and all Ukrainian soldiers on board were killed.