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Brazilian President Lula: I am working hard to help Argentina. I have talked with the presidents of many G7 countries and hope to help Argentina on the issue of the International Monetary Fund.

The Associated Press: The latest U.S. $300 million Ukraine aid package includes drone ammunition.

According to the Emirates State News Agency: The UAE recently withdrew from the Joint Maritime Force due to the ongoing assessment of security cooperation with partners.

South American leaders meeting in Brazil: Nations agree to meet again, date and venue, to review progress of South American cooperation initiative and determine next steps.

South American leaders' meeting in Brazil: Countries agree to address climate change, including implementing climate action through innovative financing mechanisms, including a debt-for-climate swap mechanism for developed countries.

According to Dutch ANP News: The Dutch Senate has approved the pension reform bill.

U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Jeffreys: Democrats' vote "would support" passage of debt bill.

The White House has withdrawn its nomination of Ann Carlson to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Market news: Three members of the U.S. Congress from New York State submitted an amendment to the debt ceiling agreement to restart the state and local tax (SALT) relief measure.

White House: Biden has been discussing the debt ceiling with Democratic lawmakers. He has had conversations with both progressives and moderates.

Market news: The SEC has questioned private equity firms that siphoned off cash in the Silicon Valley Bank bankruptcy.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: Senate should pass debt ceiling deal.

White House budget director: There is no indication that date X will be pushed back.

Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, asked Russia and Ukraine to abide by the five principles at the UN Security Council to ensure the nuclear safety of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. Grossi said the Borozhia plant should not be used as a base for storing heavy weapons, including multiple rocket launchers, munitions or military personnel.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Support the debt ceiling agreement, the Senate will vote on the debt agreement as soon as possible.

Financial services company Fidelity: Twitter's current valuation is only 33% of what Musk paid for the company when it was acquired.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 1.29% in night trading, at 18260 points, 336 points below water.

Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the US House of Representatives: Republicans are expected to keep their promises, and at least 150 Republicans will vote for the debt ceiling bill.