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American Soldier Detained In Russia For Theft Allegations

American soldier detained in Russia for theft, raising concerns about Americans' safety in the country amidst heightened tensions.

Top News · May 8, 2024

Romanian President Open To Sending Patriot System To Ukraine

Romanian president shows openness to sending Patriot missile defense system to support Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia.

Top News · May 8, 2024

Morning Digest | Largely peaceful Phase 3 records over 64% polling; CBI arrests four for pushing Indians into Russia-Ukraine war, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 8, 2024

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

CBI arrests four for pushing Indians into Russia-Ukraine war

CBI arrests two in New Delhi for human trafficking to Russia-Ukraine war zone, more arrests expected.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Brittney Griner reflects on 'Coming Home' after nearly 300 days in a Russian prison

The WNBA star, who is six feet, nine inches, says she felt like a zoo animal in prison. "The guards would literally come open up the little peep hole, look in, and then I would hear them laughing."

WEKU · May 7, 2024

Dmitry Khoroshev named as alleged leader of ransomware gang LockBit

National Crime Agency says it has identified Russian national behind dangerous cybercrime group

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-led Plot To Kill Zelensky

Ukraine said Tuesday it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.

International Business Times · May 7, 2024

Crude Prices Slip as Russia Said OPEC+ is Analyzing a Possible Boost in Output

June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) this morning is down -0.26 (-0.33%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM24 ) is down -4.37 (-1.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning dropped to 8-week lows and are moderately lower. Crude prices are under pressure today after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak said...

Barchart · May 7, 2024

Macron hosts Xi in French Pyrenees to talk Ukraine and ongoing conflict in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains as he put pressure on Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade arrangements.

Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2024

US action film star Steven Seagal makes surprise appearance at Putin inauguration

Seagal is a long-term friend of the Russian leader and has expressed his support for the country’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · May 7, 2024