US president again suggests Zelenskyy needs to compromise; Ukraine president says US is seeking its drone expertise for the Middle East. What we know on day 1,472 US president Donald Trump on Thursday again urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strike a deal with Russia , claiming that Russian president Vladimir Putin was prepared to reach an agreement. “Zelenskyy, he has to get on the bal...
US president again suggests Zelenskyy needs to compromise; Ukraine president says US is seeking its drone expertise for the Middle East. What we know on day 1,472 US president Donald Trump on Thursday again urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strike a deal with Russia , claiming that Russian president Vladimir Putin was prepared to reach an agreement. “Zelenskyy, he has to get on the ball, and he has to get a deal done,” Trump said in an interview with Politico . Trump, returning to language he used during a tense White House meeting a year ago where he and vice-president JD Vance publicly berated Zelenskyy, suggested the Ukrainian president was in a weak position and needed to make compromises, saying “Now he’s got even less cards” and repeated his insistence that “Putin is ready to make a deal”, without providing evidence. Trump has long said that US support for Ukraine is wasteful to the US and has spoken admirably in the past about Putin, whom he invited to Alaska in August 2025 . Zelenskyy said the US and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones . The Ukrainian president said various countries, including the US, have approached Ukraine for help in defending against Iranian drones. He said he had spoken in recent days to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait about possible cooperation. Russia has fired tens of thousands of Shaheds at Ukraine since it invaded its neighbor just over four years ago. Iran has responded with the same type of drones to joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary early on Friday of detaining seven employees of Ukraine’s state savings bank while they were transporting cash from Austria back to Ukraine. Sybiha was writing on X after Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said Budapest would force Ukraine with “political and financial tools” to reopen the Druzhba pipeline carrying ...
Tesla quietly keeps tweaking the Model Y, but is it still the smart EV to buy in the US right now? Here is what changed, what did not, and what real owners are loving and hating. Bottom line up front: If you want an electric SUV that prioritizes range, charging speed, and tech over luxury trim details, the Tesla Model Y is still the EV to beat in the US right now. But its value sweet spot is shift...
Tesla quietly keeps tweaking the Model Y, but is it still the smart EV to buy in the US right now? Here is what changed, what did not, and what real owners are loving and hating. Bottom line up front: If you want an electric SUV that prioritizes range, charging speed, and tech over luxury trim details, the Tesla Model Y is still the EV to beat in the US right now. But its value sweet spot is shifting as prices, software, and new rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E evolve. You are not imagining it: the Model Y seems to be everywhere on US roads, and there is a reason for that. Recent owner reports, fresh YouTube reviews, and updated safety and range tests show that while the competition is catching up, the Model Y still delivers a mix of efficiency, performance, and charging convenience that is hard to match. What users need to know now about the latest Model Y tweaks Explore the latest Tesla Model Y configurations here Analysis: What is behind the hype The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV built on the Model 3 platform, and it remains the best-selling EV in the US by a wide margin according to recent US sales data aggregated by outlets like Automotive News and InsideEVs. It sits in the most in-demand segment right now: family-sized crossovers that do not feel like a step down from a traditional gas SUV. Recent reviews from sources such as Edmunds, Car and Driver, and Consumer Reports still highlight the same core strengths: range, Supercharger network access, acceleration, and software features. At the same time, they consistently point out ride comfort, build quality inconsistencies, and cabin noise as ongoing pain points, especially when compared with newer Korean and Japanese rivals. As of early 2026, Tesla continues to sell the Model Y in the US primarily in three trims, with typical real-world starting prices often hovering around the mid-to-high $30,000s to mid-$40,000s before incentives, depending on configuration and any temporary d...
Orban, who is trailing in opinion polls ahead of pivotal elections next month, has said Budapest will use "political and financial tools" to force Ukraine to reopen the pipeline carrying Russian oil to Hungarian refineries.
Orban, who is trailing in opinion polls ahead of pivotal elections next month, has said Budapest will use "political and financial tools" to force Ukraine to reopen the pipeline carrying Russian oil to Hungarian refineries.
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. JD.com (NasdaqGS:JD) has partnered with 12 hardware brands to create a new virtual idol girl group called "十二姬". The group is powered by JD.com's proprietary JoyAI model and is launching with an AI generated debut single. This move represents JD.com's push into AI driven entertainment...
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. JD.com (NasdaqGS:JD) has partnered with 12 hardware brands to create a new virtual idol girl group called "十二姬". The group is powered by JD.com's proprietary JoyAI model and is launching with an AI generated debut single. This move represents JD.com's push into AI driven entertainment and content co creation beyond its core e commerce operations. For you as an investor, this positions JD.com differently compared with a traditional online retailer. The company is using its AI capabilities and consumer traffic to build new digital entertainment IP that sits alongside its marketplace, logistics and services offerings. It also gives hardware brand partners another way to reach users through characters, music and content rather than only through product listings. Looking ahead, the key questions are how far JD.com applies the JoyAI technology and whether the "十二姬" project gains enough traction to justify further investment. You might watch for signs of new partnerships, spin off content or merchandising, and any disclosures about user engagement, monetisation models or cross selling into JD.com's existing e commerce channels. Stay updated on the most important news stories for JD.com by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on JD.com. NasdaqGS:JD Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 3 things going right for JD.com that this headline doesn't cover. For JD.com, this virtual idol partnership sits at the intersection of content, commerce and AI. The company is already putting significant capital into new businesses, which contributed to a CNY 2,713 million net loss in Q4 2025 and lower full year net income of CNY 19,631 million compared with the prior year. An AI-powered entertainment IP like “十二姬” could support higher-margin revenue streams such as advertising, virtual goods and brand spo...
A top Chinese political adviser has sounded the alarm on forced marriages of women with mental disabilities in rural areas, calling for a prevention mechanism and a nationwide investigation campaign. Jiang Shengnan, a writer and member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, warned that tackling the issue presented multiple challenges...
A top Chinese political adviser has sounded the alarm on forced marriages of women with mental disabilities in rural areas, calling for a prevention mechanism and a nationwide investigation campaign. Jiang Shengnan, a writer and member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, warned that tackling the issue presented multiple challenges. There was a lack of support for such women when it came to marriage-related decision-making, Jiang told the state-run China News Service on Tuesday, ahead of the “two sessions” – China’s annual top legislative and advisory meetings. Advertisement She said some parents forced their daughters into marriage for profit amid weak legal penalties for rights violations. Homeless women with mental abilities fared worse , as timely help was lacking and mandatory reporting obligations were not fully enforced, Jiang said. Advertisement She proposed a wide-ranging year-long campaign against forced marriages of such women, spanning preventive education, case discovery and rescue, placement, rehabilitation and judicial relief.