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UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers expertise on keeping waterways open amid Middle East conflict

‘Ukraine has expertise concerning sea waterways, and the defence and reopening of maritime traffic,’ says president. What we know on day 1,500

The Guardian - AU

Will row over Iran conflict spell the end of Nato?

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Belarus passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights echoing similar law in Russia

Belarus decriminalised homosexuality in 1994 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it doesn’t recognise same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ+ rights.

Euronews

Crude Prices Soar as Iran War Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +11.42 (+11.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1966 (+6.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are soaring after President Trump pledged more aggressive action against Iran...

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Belarusian parliament passes a bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights

The Belarus parliament has passed a bill to introduce punishments for people who promote LGBTQ+ causes, in an echo of similar laws that have been set up in neighboring ally Russia

The Independent UK

Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba as energy crisis continues, Moscow says

Cuba produces barely 40% of its required fuel and relies on imports to sustain its crumbling energy grid.

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Crude Prices Surge as President Trump Vows to Escalate Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +10.20 (+10.19%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1174 (+3.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are rallying after President Trump pledged more aggressive action against Iran over...

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Moscow plans to send 2nd oil tanker to Cuba, Russian energy minister says

Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba, according to Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov

The Independent UK

Russia Says It Will Not Abandon Cuba as Second Oil Delivery Gets Underway

Russia is preparing a second oil shipment to Cuba, a fresh sign that Moscow is stepping in as Havana struggles with a punishing fuel shortage that has triggered blackouts, transportation disruptions, and broader economic paralysis.

Latin Times

Over 1.6 million Ukrainians returned home to frontline areas despite Russian attacks, report shows

Feeling homesick outweighs the risk of living in frontline areas for over 1.6 million Ukrainians who have returned home despite constant Russian attacks. ‘Save the Children’ researchers stated that “going back to a warzone is never a choice anyone makes lightly.”

Euronews

Russian nuclear missile forces undergo drills in Siberia

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The Independent UK

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said

The Independent UK

'Switch to MAX, by any means necessary' — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown

After censoring the internet for years, the Kremlin is now pushing citizens to the state-controlled MAX by further targeting VPN usage. But the disconnect over the Telegram shutdown could be the needed turning point.

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The Times of India

Nuclear-powered icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to topple US-controlled global trade order

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

International Business Times UK

Vladimir Putin Lambasted: Russians Fear 'Digital Concentration Camp' After Massive Web Blackout

Russians from Moscow to the provinces are erupting in protest over Vladimir Putin's internet blackouts. They fear a slide into total digital isolation as arrests mount and even loyalists turn. The backlash exposes deepening cracks in the Kremlin's control.

Euronews

Russia fired record number of drones at Ukraine in March, new air force data show

Ukraine has sought to scale up its air defences in response, deploying cheap interceptor drones to destroy their Russian counterparts.

The Independent UK

Has Russia actually taken full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region?

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The Independent UK

‘Unprecedented’ UK fuel price rises surpass 2022 record

Costs are rising faster than after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, data shows

The Guardian - UK

Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

Battlefield outcomes are connected by the sharing of weapons and intelligence as well as the damage to the global economy

Euronews

Russia launches massive drone barrage on Ukraine as peace talks stall

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine have stalled in recent months, in part because the United States has shifted its focus towards the Iran war.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia responds to Zelenskyy’s Easter truce offer with drone attack

Ukrainian president says ceasefire could show diplomacy works, while Russia dismisses statement as ‘PR stunt’. What we know on day 1,499

Barchart

Crude Prices Fall on Hopes for De-Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.26 (-1.24%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1125 (-3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower...

The Guardian - US

Can Trump pull the US out of Nato – and why is he considering it?

The US president hinted at leaving the military alliance as he wages war on Iran with little support from allies

The Independent UK

Ukraine war today: Russia launches wave of drone attacks as Zelensky pushes for peace talks

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