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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a security zone along the border and demanded the complete expulsion of enemy forces from the Kursk region.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has expressed hope that all parties involved in the Ukraine crisis will engage in dialogue and negotiation and find a sustainable and lasting peace plan accommodating their concerns.

Ukraine says it is ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

China has reiterated its support for all efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the country hopes all stakeholders can reach a just, lasting and acceptable solution.

Citi has downgraded U.S. equities from "overweight" to "neutral" while upgrading Chinese stocks to "overweight." The bank highlights the appeal of Chinese stocks citing the strength of China's tech industry, government support, and attractive valuations.

Russian forces have recaptured three more settlements in the Kursk region, seven months after Ukraine's cross-border offensive.

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee has concluded its annual session, calling for efforts to build a strong socialist country and advance Chinese modernization.

A Chinese military spokesperson says the country's defense spending has maintained reasonable and steady growth over the past years.

Hamas has said there are positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been released as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a court's release approval.