The World in Brief from The Economist

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces have advanced in recent days in his country’s east. Also, stocks in Asia and Europe rallied after America’s S&P 500 index hit a record high on Tuesday.

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.

Donald Trump delayed tariffs that were due to hit exports from China by 90 days. Also, Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was “not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war”.

Donald Trump reportedly delayed by 90 days tariffs that were due to hit exports from China.

Donald Trump reportedly delayed by 90 days tariffs that were due to hit exports from China.

Israel killed five journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, a prominent reporter, in Gaza. Also, Nvidia and AMD reportedly agreed to pay 15% of their revenues from sales of artificial-intelligence chips in China to America’s government.

Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, defended his plan to occupy Gaza City, saying at a press conference that the expansion was “the best way to end the war”.

Netanyahu defends war plan; European leaders back Zelensky, and more