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Russia demanded that Ukraine surrender Mariupol. Russia set a deadline of 5am Moscow time today (10pm ET Sunday) for Ukrainian troops to lay down their arms, but they refused to do so. The deadline came after Russian troops reportedly attacked a school sheltering 400 people and allegedly forced evacuations to Russia; Russia denied targeting civilians.
China wants the war in Ukraine to end. But in talks with his US counterpart, president Xi Jinping still didn’t blame Russia for its invasion, and called on NATO to work with Moscow. Joe Biden promised consequences if China aided Russia’s attack.
Japan will invest in India. Prime minister Fumio Kishida earmarked 5 trillion yen ($42 billion) for the country over the next five years. Suzuki Motor alone will put 104.4 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) into its India factory to make electric cars.
Shenzhen ports are backed up. An ongoing covid outbreak has forced factories and warehouses to close in the economic hub, and transportation delays are piling up.
Germany reached a gas deal with Qatar. It’s a significant step for the biggest economy in Europe as it tries to lessen its dependence on Russian fuel.
Nike reports its earnings today. Analysts predict profits will be lower for the apparel maker, dragged down by covid surges in China and uncertainty in Europe.
What to watch for
Today, the US Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce whether companies operating in the country will need to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and the climate risks their businesses face.
The regulations are expected to cover two “scopes” of emissions and possibly a third. The first scope is about emissions from company-owned assets, while the second scope covers emissions from energy purchases. Scope three would cover emissions along a company’s value chain, including suppliers and customers.
The decision would mark a historic step toward holding companies responsible for their climate impacts in the US. There may also be industry-specific requirements that will affect how companies respond.
Hollywood’s latest cog in the machine
With the purchase of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM), Amazon has instantly been transformed from a still emerging player to a bonafide major cog in the Hollywood engine. But what will Amazon do with its worlds—including those of James Bond and Rocky—of bankable content?
Although Amazon hasn’t had much trouble attracting major stars for its original film and streaming TV division, its new MGM pedigree will likely enhance its profile among Hollywood producers looking to marry profit with prestige when searching for homes for their projects.
Here’s some digits defining the deal:
$8.5 billion: Price Amazon paid for MGM
$13 billion: Total Amazon spent on original content in 2021
177: Oscars MGM has won
7: Actors that have played James Bond
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