"Russia's Shoigu Warns of West's Attempt to Expand Ukraine War to Asia-Pacific"

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu accuses the West of wanting to expand the conflict in Ukraine to the Asia-Pacific region, while speaking at a Beijing defense forum. Meanwhile, talks on Ukraine's peace plan are underway in Malta with officials from 65 countries, excluding Russia. French police have detained nine people after a violent attack on buses carrying the Lyon soccer team and fans, resulting in injuries. Europe stocks rebounded, and oil prices fell as Israel's military action in Gaza proceeded more cautiously than expected. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence, focusing on safety, security, and consumer protections. Additionally, a federal judge has reimposed a limited gag order in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case. A fire at a refinery near the major port of Novorossiisk in Russia has been put out, with reports suggesting it was caused by a drone attack. China's second-ranked military official vows to develop military ties with the United States while accusing "some countries" of trying to undermine Communist Party rule. Vice President Kamala Harris states that the US has no intention of sending troops to Israel or Gaza.