Azerbaijan is preparing to meet with Armenian representatives of the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the TASS news agency reported, citing the Azerbaijani presidential administration.

British International Trade Secretary Badenoch: This is not a problem unique to the UK. If we cannot find an agreement on rules of origin, the situation will be worse for EU manufacturers.

British International Trade Secretary Badenoch: We are optimistic that we can reach an agreement with the EU on rules of origin for auto parts. If we cannot reach an agreement, we will need to take other measures.

Artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives are driving focus on cybersecurity, according to a new survey from Rackspace Technology, a multi-cloud solutions company working with Microsoft.

US President Biden: The United States is mobilizing funds to finance infrastructure projects around the world while avoiding the trap of unsustainable debt.

Institute of International Finance (IIF): The global debt-to-GDP ratio has risen to 336% and is expected to exceed 337% by the end of the year.

US President Biden: We must manage artificial intelligence, not let it rule us.

US President Biden: Artificial intelligence has both great potential and great dangers.

US President Biden: The United States is consulting with member states to promote reform of the United Nations Security Council.

Asked whether a trade deal with India could be finalized this year, British International Trade Secretary Badenoch said there were still some of the most difficult parts yet to be resolved, but it was possible.

British International Trade Secretary Badenoch: We have not set a deadline for a free trade agreement with India and we are very close to an agreement.

US President Biden: The United States seeks a more secure, prosperous, and fair world that benefits all mankind.

U.S. House Speaker McCarthy: Questions will be raised about Ukrainian President Zelensky.

U.S. House Speaker McCarthy: I don’t think anyone will benefit from a government shutdown.

Brazilian President Lula: The representatives of the International Monetary Fund are distorted and unacceptable.

Brazilian President Lula: The expansion of BRICS has adapted to geographical diversity; the United Nations Security Council should be reformed.

US House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy: Wants to ensure curbs on uncontrolled spending.

According to Interfax: Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with French President Macron.

U.S. natural gas futures increased by 3.00% during the day and are currently trading at $2.810/million British thermal units.