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In 1890, Russian gold miners reached into a peat bog and found something that rewrote everything we thought we knew about prehistoric humans

Miners in Russia's Ural Mountains discovered the Shigir Idol in 1890. This ancient wooden monument is over 11,000 years old, predating Stonehenge and the pyramids. Its intricate carvings suggest complex symbolic thought existed among hunter-gatherer communities long before settled civilizations. The idol's preservation in a peat bog has allowed this…

The Economic Times · May 19

G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war fallout

Global finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increased aid for vulnerable nations. Discussions also covered diversifying critical mineral supplies and maintaining pressure on Russia. G7 nations aim to build new partnerships amid global tensions and trade system…

The Economic Times · May 19

Putin meets Xi just days after Trump summit as China backs Russia over Ukraine war

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The Independent UK · May 19

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Russia begins three days of nuclear drills

Russia has commenced a three-day nuclear weapons exercise across its territory. The drills involve over 65,000 soldiers and extensive military equipment. This exercise includes missile launches and participation from aircraft, ships, and submarines. The drills also extend to joint training with Belarus. President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China…

The Economic Times · May 19

US warns Russia after Moscow threatens Latvia – as it happened

Latvia’s UN representative says she has little time for Russia’s ‘pure fiction and pure lies’ as row over drones escalates

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effort

Ukraine's growing drone strength is causing significant problems for Russia's war effort. Medium-range drone attacks are disrupting Russian advances and hitting targets deep behind front lines. This strategy is enabling Ukraine to strike Russian air defenses, logistics, and military facilities. The impact is being felt on Russian oil infrastructure and…

The Economic Times · May 19

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Euronews · May 19

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25th visit to China: Xi Jinping’s ‘old friend' Putin to arrive on Tuesday - what's on agenda

Russian President Vladimir Putin is gearing up for a major two-day sojourn in China, coinciding with the backdrop of a US presidential visit. His face-to-face meeting with 'old friend' President Xi Jinping aims to fortify their countries' bilateral relations and expand collaborative strategies. Topics will span a range of regional…

The Times of India · May 19

India says it will continue to buy Russian oil

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The Independent UK · May 19

Newsletter: Europe braces for a more hostile economic order

Also in this newsletter: NATO military chiefs meet in Brussels amid concerns over weapons shortages.

Euronews · May 19

Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills from May 19-21

Russia's armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drills will include more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, the ministry said.

France 24 · May 19

Has Russia lost 10% of its refining capacity? Ukraine launches drones as Moscow attacks Danube port city

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian regions, including those housing oil infrastructure, while Russia retaliated with attacks on Ukrainian port facilities. President Zelenskyy highlighted a significant drop in Russia's oil refining capacity due to these actions. Efforts to end the protracted conflict remain stalled, with both sides continuing cross-border strikes…

The Times of India · May 19

India vows to keep purchasing Russian oil, US ‘waiver or no waiver’

India’s imports from Russia has hit record levels driven by the disruption of Middle Eastern supplies from the Iran war

The Independent UK · May 19

Putin visits China after Trump trip fails to shift Xi on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in China on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, just days after Donald Trump completed a closely watched trip to Beijing that produced headlines on trade but no clear breakthrough on Ukraine or Iran.

Radio France Internationale · May 19

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France 24 · May 19

Putin seeks to reinforce China ties after Trump-Xi summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to project unwavering ties between the two powers just days after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit sought to steady US-China relations.

The Economic Times · May 19

The Ukraine war is changing. European allies' strategy must change too

Ukraine's war effort has shifted, with drones dominating the battlefield and blunting Russia's advantages. While Russia faces higher casualties, Ukraine grapples with recruitment and corruption. European allies must now develop a new strategy, independent of the US, to bolster Ukraine's military and societal defenses and offer a clear path to…

Euronews · May 19

Russia maintains heightened intensity as it unleashes another major nighttime barrage at Ukraine

Kyiv says Russia has launched one of its largest barrages at Ukraine in recent days, with the country’s aerial defences reporting more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles fired into Ukraine, targeting various cities.

The Independent UK · May 19

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin arrives in China with ‘serious expectations’ for Xi summit

'Old friends' Xi and Putin to meet over tea, enjoy a banquet and sign a series of bilateral commitments

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Times Pets · May 19

5 Animals That May Disappear Sooner Than You Think

Some species are disappearing so silently that the world barely notices. No breaking news. No sudden alarms. Just shrinking forests, polluted rivers, warming oceans, and animal populations falling year after year. Some creatures now survive in such tiny numbers that scientists struggle to even find them in the wild. And…

The Economic Times · May 19

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Vladimir Putin is visiting China this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his trip to Beijing.

France 24 · May 19

Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ as US imposes new sanctions amid rising tensions

Cuba’s leadership warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country’s intelligence agency and senior officials. The escalation comes amid reports of heightened military tensions and claims of Cuban drone acquisitions from Russia and Iran.

The Guardian - AU · May 19

From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war

Suifenhe, a small city in China’s economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationship

The Guardian - AU · May 19

Ukraine war briefing: Chinese ship hit on way in to Odesa port, says Zelenskyy

Civilian vessels under Russian attack in Black Sea; Kyiv condemns Belarus nuclear drills as threat to Nato and global security. What we know on day 1,546

Barchart · May 18

Crude Oil Prices Finish Sharply Higher Amid Tightening Global Supplies

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +3.24 (+3.07%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0588 (+1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with crude posting a 3-week high and gasoline posting a nearly 4-year nearest-futures high. Crude prices soared on Monday...

Euronews · May 18

Belarus stages nuclear drills with Russia as Kyiv warns of new offensive

Russia and Belarus conducted joint nuclear exercises on Monday as Kyiv warned Moscow was preparing a new offensive from Belarusian territory against Ukraine or NATO.

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