NATO does not participate in Ukrainian peace negotiations
On April 5, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte affirmed that the US-led military bloc will not participate in ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, while emphasizing that NATO is not a party to the negotiations.
Mr. Rutte said that there are no red lines set by NATO and the possibility of peacekeeping forces deployed by NATO is very low. However, member states can participate independently. He also dismissed the possibility of including Ukraine's NATO membership in the negotiations, saying it was a separate issue.
South Korea sets presidential election date
The South Korean government decided to hold a presidential election on June 3, 2025 to select a successor to former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he was removed from office on April 4 for illegal martial law.
According to current law, candidates must register before May 11, and the campaign will start from May 12. The new president will take office immediately after the election results.
Hamas has a new hidden leader
After many senior leaders were killed by Israel, Hamas has quietly appointed new commanders but kept their identities confidential to avoid the risk of being assassinated. The group did not disclose information about the head of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigade, showing a strategy to protect the command structure.
Some experts believe that Mohammed Sinwar, Yahya Sinwar's younger brother, may have taken over the leadership role. Hamas currently operates a collective model, maintaining the apparatus of operation and control of Gaza despite great losses and pressure both internally and internationally.
Helicopters explode in the air in the US, no survivors
A Bell 206 helicopter of New York Helicopters exploded in mid- air and fell into the Hudson River, New York on the afternoon of April 10. All 6 people were killed, including a family from Spain and the pilot.
Witnesses described the aircraft parts splashing before the fleeting of the fleet turned upside down. Experts say the incident may be due to serious mechanical incidents. The US National Traffic Safety Agency and FAA are investigating the cause. Rescuers from New York and New Jersey were quickly deployed to the scene.
US postpones 50-day tax increase for 75 unpaid partners
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay in imposing tariffs on more than 75 unpaid trading partners on April 9 and has reached out to negotiate. The decision does not apply to China, which is hit with a 125% tariff hike.
The EU also postponed taxpayer of 20 billion euros aimed at the US. The White House has not published a list of postponed partners. The global financial market fluctuated strongly after the statement, with S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq simultaneously decreased. Mr. Trump warned that he would re -impose taxes if the negotiation was unsuccessful.
