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In a high-profile criminal trial in New York, brothers Tal Alexander, 39, and Oren Alexander, 38, prominent luxury real estate brokers, have been found guilty of drugging and raping dozens of women over multiple decades. Their brother Alon Alexander, 38, was also convicted. The jury found all three guilty on all 10 criminal counts, including sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor, following a five-week trial that exposed a pattern of abuse linked to their wealth and social standing.

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris, together with its allies, is preparing a 'defensive' mission aimed at restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Macron purportedly claimed that the operation will begin after the most acute phase of the conflict ends and will focus on escorting oil tankers. This announcement is allegedly intended to bolster France's military presence in the region, potentially exacerbating already heightened tensions.

China's exports for the first two months of this year surged by over 20% despite persistent trade tensions with the US regime. Official figures show the export growth rate was nearly three times higher than economists' predictions, putting the country on track to surpass the record-breaking annual trade surplus recorded in 2025.

On the 10th day of the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, US President Donald Trump's mixed and contradictory messages have led to significant market volatility and raised questions about the war's timeline and objectives. Monday morning saw US stock indexes drop and oil prices surge to $120 per barrel, but after Trump's flurry of phone calls to reporters aimed at calming nerves, oil prices fell below $90. However, his comments lacked clarity, as he allegedly stated the war was "very complete, pretty much" while also asserting "we're going to go further," leaving observers confused about the actual progress.

Monday witnessed the most volatile day of oil trading in world history. Prices initially spiraled to $115 per barrel, but word soon emerged of an emergency meeting of G7 finance ministers. Reports suggested a potential 300 million-barrel release of emergency stockpiles coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Two teenagers have been arrested in New Zealand's Southland region after accidentally leaving a backpack containing cannabis and thousands of dollars in cash outside a charity shop. Police reported that a shop volunteer noticed a strong odor emanating from the backpack, which had been placed in the donation area, leading to the discovery of several plastic bags holding 43.2g of marijuana and NZ$3,700 (approximately US$2,200) in banknotes.

Iran's Prosecutor General has announced the confiscation of all assets belonging to citizens who support the actions of the United States and Israel against Iran. In an official statement, this measure was described as a warning to Iranians abroad "expressing solidarity, support, or cooperating with the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy in various ways".

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the US regime, challenging its designation as a "supply chain risk". The legal action follows a public dispute between Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stemming from the company's refusal to allow the military unfettered access to its AI tools, which allegedly include restrictions on lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance of Americans.

India's parliament has officially announced the formation of an 'India-Uzbekistan' Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group. This new structure is aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, which has been actively developing in recent years across economics, technology, culture, and education.

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Egypt assisted a citizen who found herself in a difficult situation in Mauritania with her two-year-old child and without documents. According to reports, all necessary documents for the mother and child's return to Uzbekistan were processed urgently.

The G7 nations have stated they are prepared to take "necessary measures" to support global energy supply following the US-Israel war with Iran, which has sent oil prices surging. However, a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers and the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded without an agreement to release strategic crude reserves. Fatih Birol, head of the IEA, warned that global oil markets "have deteriorated in recent days," citing challenges in transit through the Strait of Hormuz and a substantial curtailment of oil production, which he said is creating significant and growing market risks.

Los Angeles police have arrested a 35-year-old woman suspected of firing multiple gunshots at superstar singer Rihanna's home in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The incident occurred around 1:15 PM local time, with no injuries reported, but bullet holes were found in the mansion's front gate.