European Commission President von der Leyen: We must strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities.

According to Ukrainian Pravda newspaper: UAE banks have restricted business dealings with Russia and begun closing the accounts of Russian customers.

Market news: Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the front line in northeastern Ukraine.

The Swedish Prime Minister said he would visit the Hungarian capital Budapest, but a date has not yet been set.

Bundesbank: Germany is currently likely to fall into recession due to weak external demand, sluggish consumption and cautious investment.

British maritime security company Ambrey: A Greek-flagged, US-owned bulk carrier requested military assistance, saying a "missile attack" had occurred about 93 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen.

Market News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) may remove the UAE from its money laundering blacklist as early as this week.

The UAE is preparing to exit the financial regulator’s money laundering blacklist.

Von der Leyen will run for a second term as European Commission president.

Élysée Palace: French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Egyptian President Sisi on Saturday to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Goldman Sachs downgraded its global credit rating to underweight from neutral.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) received reports of an emergency 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen.

Chairman of Coal India: Coal India’s output is expected to reach 838 million tons in fiscal 2025.

The price of base load electricity delivered in France the next day was 63.25 euros/MWh, an increase of 15% from last Friday.

Kremlin: (on Navalny’s death) Investigation will be conducted in accordance with Russian law.

Kremlin: (on Western reaction to Navalny’s death) This is absolutely unacceptable.

Kremlin: (on Navalny’s death) Investigation is ongoing but results have not yet been obtained.

Thailand’s Prime Minister: Hopes that the digital currency issuance plan will be launched in May.

Fitch: Pakistan election results highlight risks to new IMF deal.