USGS: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck 91 kilometers south of Sola, Vanuatu.

The European Union said Microsoft (MSFT.O) may be abusing and asserting its market position, and Microsoft is under EU antitrust investigation over its Teams video software.

The Saudi sovereign wealth fund has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Oman Investment Authority to expand investment in Oman.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia is committed to developing energy cooperation in Africa, especially the construction of nuclear energy and oil and gas projects to meet the growth needs of the African economy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We are willing to cooperate with African countries to promote their financial development and use regional currencies for settlement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia is negotiating with 16 African countries on 30 promising energy projects to support the development needs of African countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to supply 25,000 to 50,000 tons of grain to some African countries free of charge in the next few months.

Canadian Environment Minister: Canada expects carbon capture and storage to account for less than 5% of planned emissions reductions by 2030.

The South African rand rose more than 1% against the dollar.

Six people were killed and seven injured in a helicopter crash in Siberia, Russia, according to the TASS news agency, citing emergency services.

Hong Kong Observatory: The No. 1 typhoon alert signal will be maintained from tonight to tomorrow morning, and the chance of changing the higher tropical cyclone warning signal is unlikely.

Governor of the Central Bank of Turkey: Inflation is expected to peak in the second quarter of 2024, at about 60%.

Turkish Central Bank Governor: The Turkish central bank will resume investor meetings.

Shell (SHEL.N) Chief Financial Officer: A secondary listing in the US is not a top priority.

Governor of the Central Bank of Turkey: Aims to bring lasting foreign investment to Turkey.