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A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that the drone incident in Romania proves that Russian aggression poses a threat not only to Ukraine.

Chart: Precious metals market data for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China accounts on June 5, 2026 (Friday).

The German Foreign Ministry issued a statement warning its citizens against traveling to Kuwait.

According to Interfax news agency, Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation stated that Ukraine launched an attack on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant area. The attack resulted in three injuries.

On June 5, Li Hongzhong, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Myanmar's Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe in Beijing. Li Hongzhong stated that President Xi Jinping and His Excellency Min Aung Hlaing's two meetings last year have deepened and solidified the building of a China-Myanmar community with a shared future. China will, as always, support Myanmar in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and is willing to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, strengthen friendly exchanges between legislative bodies, promote people-to-people bonds, and drive the continuous development of China-Myanmar relations. Tin Maung Swe stated that Myanmar firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to uphold the fraternal friendship, jointly implement the four global initiatives, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and promote exchanges between legislative bodies.

June 5th - Commerzbank stated that the European Central Bank (ECB) needs to signal that its rate hikes may exceed market expectations for a significant euro rebound. This will be very challenging, given that slightly fewer than three rate hikes are expected this year. The ECB may raise rates next Thursday and could hint at a second hike. However, a stronger signal would require new forecasts showing a significant increase in inflation risks, which seems unlikely. An end to the Iran war would provide a greater boost to the euro, while the ECB could still raise rates.

Hitachi: The two companies are exploring cooperation opportunities in the fields of custom chips, edge AI applications, and factory automation.

Hitachi and Intel (INTC.O) announced a strategic collaboration to drive AI transformation in key industries. Hitachi will deploy the HMAX energy system at Intel's factory, and Intel will supply Hitachi with high-voltage silicon chips.

Planet Labs shares fell 5% in pre-market trading after the company filed for a stock offering of up to $1.5 billion.

Ukrainian Navy: A Ukrainian Navy unmanned vessel was interfered with by Russia and lost control, drifting towards Romania. Ukraine has communicated with Romania to avoid casualties.

Market news: Airbus has delayed deliveries of XLR aircraft to Air India due to supply chain disruptions caused by the war.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine has brought 185 people back from Russian captivity.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plans to conduct qualitative research to provide a basis for investigations into Microsoft's business software ecosystem.

On June 5, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China, held talks at the Great Hall of the People with Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, who was on a state visit to China. Xi Jinping put forward four points on advancing China-Laos relations and the building of a community with a shared future for both countries to a higher standard, higher quality, and higher level: First, adhere to the socialist direction. Second, consolidate the foundation of mutually beneficial cooperation. China is willing to strengthen strategic alignment with Laos and expand areas of cooperation. We should leverage the advantages of the China-Laos railway as a major transportation corridor, promote development along the route and implement "one-stop customs and inspection," and upgrade cooperation along the China-Laos Economic Corridor. We should accelerate the connection of the China-Laos-Thailand railway to achieve greater connectivity within the region as soon as possible. We should strengthen cooperation in traditional areas such as agriculture and electricity, and expand cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and the digital economy. China is willing to continue to provide assistance to Laos to the best of its ability. Third, consolidate the traditional friendship between the two peoples. Fourth, strengthen coordination of foreign policies. After the talks, the two sides jointly witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in the fields of inter-party relations, people's livelihood, finance, customs, trade and economic cooperation, youth exchanges, and media.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command: The boarding inspection of the oil tanker "Davina" was completed last night.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command: The oil tanker MT Davina has ties to Iran.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command: An onboard inspection of the oil tanker MT Davina has been conducted.