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‘The Americans have one’: Mark Carney openly challenges U.S. with a move that shakes up Arctic dominance

Canada is making a powerful play to solidify its presence in the Arctic, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing nearly CAN$35 billion in funding and pushing forward with the construction of two massive new icebreakers. This isn’t just about facing down Russian aggression; it’s also a clear message to the…

The Mary Sue

Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement as Zelenskyy's Gulf tour shapes new partnerships

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia

US secretary of state says Zelenskyy’s claims ‘not true’ about Donbas; French TV criticised over Sergei Lavrov interview. What we know on day 1,494

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Scoop: Rubio and EU official had heated exchange on Russia at G7 meeting

"If you think you can do it better, go ahead. We will step aside," Rubio fired back.

Axios

Crude Oil Surges on Fears of Iran War Escalation

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Friday closed up +5.16 (+5.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1070 (+3.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday on concerns about a protracted war with Iran. Crude prices also rose amid concerns that reduced Russian crude exports...

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Rubio slams Zelenskyy's Donbas comments and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran

Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.

Euronews

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say

U.S. and European officials have told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine

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EU calls for Black Sea grain model to unblock Strait of Hormuz, EU envoy tells Euronews

Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Russia and Kyiv both claim to have captured frontline villages

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The Independent UK

Crude Oil Continues Higher as Wars Disrupt Global Oil Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +2.96 (+3.13%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0370 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on concerns about a protracted war with Iran. Crude prices also rose amid concerns that reduced Russian crude exports will...

Barchart

European intelligence agencies believe Russia is supplying drones to Iran, says official

Intelligence reports find Russia is close to completing phased shipment of drones, medicine and food

The Guardian - UK

Europe confronts fragmented defence systems as pressure to rearm grows

With war on the continent and uncertainty surrounding transatlantic guarantees, Europe is being forced to confront vulnerabilities in its defence. The combination is forcing governments to tackle long-standing inefficiencies – and to ask whether current plans go far enough.

Radio France Internationale

Havana on edge again: How a Russian tanker, US blockade, and a fuel-starved island are pushing Cuba back into Cold War shadows

A Russian tanker carrying oil is heading towards Cuba, intensifying a geopolitical standoff with the US. This move challenges America's de facto oil blockade on the island, which is facing an energy crisis. The situation echoes the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting Cuba's enduring strategic importance and testing US resolve in…

The Times of India

Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian cultural site in Prague

Czech police are investigating an attack on a Russian cultural center in Prague after an attacker threw Molotov cocktails at the building

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Euronews

Russian court bans Oscar and BAFTA-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’

‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ is based on secretly recorded footage by school teacher Pavel Talankin, who exposes how the Putin administration aims to indoctrinate schoolchildren in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary earlier this month.

Euronews

US senators target Hungary with sanctions bill over Russian energy ties and Ukraine obstruction

Bipartisan US senators have introduced the Block Putin Act, which would impose visa bans on Hungarian officials accused of enabling Russian energy purchases and blocking EU aid to Ukraine.

Euronews

'Talk to Lukashenka or face Putin,' freed Belarus activist warns EU

After almost five and a half years in prison, Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kalesnikava has a clear warning for Europe, as she sees Belarus increasingly under Russian influence.

The Independent UK

Oscar winning director banned from Russia for promoting ‘negative attitudes’

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Russia bans Oscar-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin for promoting ‘negative attitudes’

Film is built on footage secretly recorded over two years by school teacher Pavel Talankin

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon reportedly considering whether to divert aid from Ukraine to Middle East

US military stockpiles are under strain as a result of Iran war, Washington Post reports; Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah. What we know on day 1,493

The Guardian - UK

Putin asks oligarchs to donate to Russia’s dwindling defence budget

Russian president expected to continue invasion of Ukraine until his forces have secured remaining areas of eastern Donbas

Euronews

Countries deploying growing number of nuclear weapons, international monitors warn

Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report.

Barchart

Crude Oil Rallies as Iran Peace Talks in Doubt

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +4.16 (+4.61%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1238 (+4.18%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday amid skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran. Crude prices also rose on a report from Axios on Thursday that...

Latin Times

Russia Confirms It's Sending Oil To Cuba In Defiance Of U.S. Blockade: 'We Are Providing Humanitarian Support'

Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev confirmed that the country is sending fuel to Cuba, effectively defying the U.S. blockade on the island's private sector.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Russia accused of sending drones to Iran

Russia accused of sending drones, medicine, and food to Iran. Woman stabbed to death while working at Pokémon store during children’s spring break. Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms after three die in Vietnam. Protests at Nicolas Maduro’s court hearing as he and his wife face a judge. Sharks ingesting…

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