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New Zealand's service industry performance index in April was 48.9, compared with the previous value of 46.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Orders have been issued to six shareholders requiring them to divest their shares in Northern Minerals. This decision is fully consistent with the advice of Treasury and the Foreign Investment Review Board and is designed to protect national interests and ensure compliance with our foreign investment framework.

U.S. stock index futures opened slightly lower on Monday, with Dow futures falling 0.3%.

According to the US health media STAT News: During the Ebola outbreak in Congo, many Americans are believed to have been exposed to suspected cases. At least one American may have developed Ebola-related symptoms.

Government of India: India is deeply concerned about the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates.

The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on the 17th that the country’s National Microbiology Laboratory had officially confirmed that a crew member of the Hondius cruise ship who was under quarantine in British Columbia was infected with hantavirus after review and testing.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): The Iranian Foreign Minister and the French Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Canada joins the International Atomic Energy Agency in condemning today's drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. Targeting peaceful nuclear energy facilities would pose serious risks to human life and the environment. Canada stands firmly with its friends in the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region.

According to New Delhi TV: India and Sweden have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership.

According to the Russian Satellite Network: Gazprom announced that European underground gas storage facilities showed gas injection records from May 12 to 14, reaching a record low.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi pointed out in a phone call with his South Korean counterpart that the insecurity suffered in the region and its global consequences stem from the aggressive actions taken by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran. The international community must hold them accountable for their violations of international law and crimes they have committed.

A local spokesman confirmed that an aircraft accident occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, USA, and the investigation is ongoing.

Cuban Foreign Minister: Without any legitimate excuse, the U.S. government is concocting a set of false accusations day after day in an attempt to justify its brutal economic war and eventual military aggression against the Cuban people.

According to the AXIOS website: U.S. President Trump met with Vance, Witkov and Rubio on Saturday to discuss the Iran issue.

According to the AXIOS website: U.S. President Trump said he still believes Iran wants to reach a deal and said he is waiting for Iran to come up with an updated plan, hoping that the new plan will be better than the one proposed a few days ago. He declined to give a specific deadline for negotiations with Iran.

U.S. President Trump's Greenland envoy Landry arrives in Nuuk.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: We also discussed Ukraine’s European integration process. We are ready to start the opening of relevant negotiating groups, and we have discussed the specific timetable and necessary communication arrangements for this matter.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I briefed him on our recent contacts with European leaders and the United States. We agree that Europe must be involved in the negotiations.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Talked with European Council President Costa. We explored in detail the prospects for a negotiating process aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine and across Europe.

German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd: In view of the compliance risks related to the US executive order issued on May 1, it has decided to suspend booking business to and from Cuba.