A series of significant events and developments have taken place around the world. Here are the highlights worth paying attention to:
- Shooting Incident Outside Theater in Richmond: Yesterday evening, a shooting occurred outside a theater in downtown Richmond, Virginia, following the high school graduation ceremony of Huguenot High School. Seven people sustained injuries, and two suspects have been apprehended by the police.
- Merger Announcement: Saudi Arabia’s PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV golf events have announced their merger, effectively ending the litigation feud that had persisted between the parties.
- Dam Attack in Ukraine: The United States National Security Council spokesman has stated that the US has not yet reached a conclusion regarding the attack on the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine’s Kherson region, which resulted in a significant flood.
- Lawsuit against Coinbase: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase Global Inc, the largest cryptocurrency trading platform in the US. The case was brought before a court in New York.
- New Non-Permanent Members of UN Security Council: The United Nations General Assembly has approved South Korea, Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Their term will commence on January 1, 2024, and last for two years.
- Silence on Macron Case: Japanese authorities have refrained from commenting on the case involving French President Emmanuel Macron. Additionally, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has opposed a proposal to establish an office in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
- World Bank Global Economic Outlook: The World Bank has released its global economic outlook report. It has raised its forecast for global economic growth this year to 2.1%, surpassing the previous forecast of 1.7% made in January. However, the bank has lowered its forecast for 2024 to 2.4%, falling short of the previously expected 2.7%.
- Key Economic Data Releases: Several important economic data releases are scheduled for today. Japan will release its May Foreign Exchange Reserves, Australia will unveil its 1Q2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and China will share data on May imports, exports, and trade balance. Germany will release April industrial production figures, while Britain will provide the May house price index from Halifax. Additionally, the United States will disclose information on imports, exports, trade balance in April, and the weekly oil stock from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Stay informed with these noteworthy developments shaping various aspects of our world today.