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FIFA President Gianni Infantino: Iran will participate in the World Cup and will play in the United States.

On May 1st, Iranian President Peskhziyan posted on social media on the 30th local time, stating that the international community has witnessed Iran's restraint and pursuit of peace, while the continued maritime blockade by relevant countries is intolerable. He pointed out that measures taken under the guise of a "maritime blockade" are in reality a continuation of military operations, and these are all aimed at a country that is resisting in order to maintain its independence.

The Indian government has set the export duty on diesel fuel at 23 rupees per liter and the export duty on aviation kerosene at 33 rupees per liter.

The Indian government has stated that the current excise tax rates for domestically consumed gasoline and diesel will remain unchanged.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $8.261 billion from 12 counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

The first direct flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years has officially arrived in Caracas.

On May 1st, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a rule on Thursday banning senators from participating in prediction market trading, effective immediately. This move comes amid growing concerns about insider trading on prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as event contracts that may involve death or violence.

International Atomic Energy Agency: On April 26, the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine lost all external power for the 15th time since the start of the military conflict in February 2022.

Federal Reserve: For the week ending April 29, the outstanding balance of seasonally adjusted commercial paper in the United States increased by $4.3 billion.

Federal Reserve: For the week ending April 29, outstanding foreign commercial paper in the United States decreased by $5.8 billion without seasonal adjustment.

Federal Reserve: For the week ending April 29, outstanding U.S. commercial paper increased by $13.9 billion, not seasonally adjusted.

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman: Retail investors who oversubscribed in the company's IPO contributed to the decline in the stock price after it began trading on Wednesday.

British Home Secretary Mahmoud: The increased threat level means that terrorist attacks against the UK are highly likely.

House Republicans are scheduled to vote on Thursday on the Senate-passed appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security.

The British government has raised the threat level from "significant" to "serious" following the London attacks.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Orsk petrochemical refinery, Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters, and several other enemy targets were attacked.

The French Ministry of Finance stated that there is no reason to revise the growth forecast. The government projects GDP growth of 0.9% in 2026.

May 1st - Several of the EU's largest economies are dissatisfied with the US proposal to resolve the metals tariff dispute, injecting new uncertainty into the final negotiations of the stalled trade agreement. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that countries such as Germany and France expressed their dissatisfaction at a meeting of EU envoys. The European Commission is also considering possible countermeasures. Previously, the US adjusted tariffs on hundreds of products, including steel and aluminum. This move was intended to alleviate long-standing European concerns about these tariffs. However, sources revealed that the adjustment was not well-received on the continent, with France and Germany pointing out that the adjustment actually worsened the tariff situation for about half of the affected products. This dispute has exacerbated tensions in the already protracted negotiations for a US-EU trade agreement. The two sides initially reached an agreement last July, but it has not yet been ratified as EU lawmakers are still seeking further amendments.