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Futures on the three major U.S. stock indexes rose slightly in early trading, with Nasdaq futures now up 0.4%.

U.S. stock index futures opened slightly lower on Monday, with Nasdaq futures falling 0.2%.

German Foreign Minister: I had a constructive and good dialogue with the Israeli Foreign Minister on the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The agreement is a critical step towards stability that must now be fully implemented, providing a real opportunity to achieve a lasting de-escalation in this decades-old conflict.

German Foreign Minister: I had a fruitful exchange with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates on future security arrangements in the Gulf region and the risks posed by neighboring Iran. We agree that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must not be compromised and that recent attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait are unacceptable.

According to AXIOS: The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacks and will meet this week, U.S. officials said.

Israeli Prime Minister's Office: Israel has notified the United States in advance that it will attack Hezbollah.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Ukraine has made a proposal to stop attacking each other on each other's territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: (On the Ukraine proposal) We have no plans to save the Kiev regime.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Our main task is to liberate Donbass and "NOVOROSSIYA", including the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Oil refineries should speed up maintenance and fuel imports should be arranged as soon as possible.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The first priority is to increase the production of air defense systems to protect infrastructure from attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Crimea’s fuel stocks are enough to last for several days and supplies will be guaranteed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: (In response to questions about Kyiv’s proposed restrictions on military operations) The Armed Forces of Ukraine want to limit military operations to four regions to allow for the redeployment of troops.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure are causing problems.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: All damaged energy facilities in Russia are being restored quickly, and all operations have a large margin of safety.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia's fuel shortage is not serious.

President Trump: We are determined to build one of the greatest golf courses in the world in Washington and open it to the public.

U.S. President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now fully operational after suffering severe damage.

According to The Information: Baidu’s chip unit Kunlun Core plans to list in Hong Kong with a valuation of US$50 billion. IPO investors must commit to purchasing chips equivalent to 3 to 7 times their subscription amount.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: There are long queues at gas stations everywhere, and the gasoline needed by the people is sometimes in short supply.