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Russian strikes near Poland's border have driven thousands of refugees into eastern Europe, marking the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II. UN data shows over 2.8 million Ukrainians have fled, with millions more internally displaced as conflict continues.

Approximately 30,000 people gathered at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Demonstrators carried Ukrainian flags and signs with slogans like "Stop Putin" and "Solidarity with Ukraine!", expressing strong support for Ukrainian people and calling for peace.

Russian airstrikes hit a Ukrainian military training base near the Polish border, killing 35 people. The attack targeted a facility less than 25 kilometers from NATO member Poland, following threats to intercept Western weapon shipments supporting Ukrainian defense efforts.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization alerts that the war in Ukraine could severely impact food security in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Ukraine and Russia, responsible for one-third of global grain exports, face potential agricultural disruptions that may escalate international food prices and shortages.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal safety probe into Tesla's Autopilot system after identifying 11 crashes involving Tesla vehicles at first responder scenes since 2018. The investigation covers approximately 765,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with Autopilot since 2014.

A recent study shows surgical masks significantly decrease detectable flu viruses and seasonal coronaviruses in respiratory droplets. Researchers found masks lower virus presence in breathing and coughing, though more research is needed regarding SARS-CoV-2 transmission specifically.

Chinese bubble tea brand Nayuki, founded in Shenzhen in 2014 by Peng Xin and Zhao Lin, plans to raise $656 million through its Hong Kong initial public offering. The company will sell 257.3 million shares priced between HK$17.2 and HK$19.8, potentially valuing the founders' stake at over $1.1 billion.

UEM Sunrise Bhd has partnered with Maybank Islamic's HouzKEY to help more clients become homeowners. The collaboration provides first and second-time homebuyers with zero payments during construction, zero down payments, and 100% financing across 10 projects, making home ownership more accessible.

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd has purchased a 16% stake in Sunway Healthcare Holdings for RM750 million. Greenwood Capital, a GIC arm, signed a share purchase agreement to acquire interests in Sunway Healthcare, including 100 million shares and convertible preferred shares.

GlobalFoundries is investing $4 billion in a new chip factory in Singapore, joining rivals like TSMC and Samsung in expanding production capacity. The US-based company plans additional investments in Germany and the United States, aiming to address ongoing semiconductor shortages affecting multiple industries.