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Tensions, trade, and the fuel factor—India’s energy supply amid conflict with Pakistan
As India turns Westward for crude, with one eye on Pakistan’s military actions to the Northwest, the LNG picture is less optimistic. The ongoing strain with Pakistan threatens to compromise pipeline logistics and maritime routes of the fuel.
Bulgaria’s president to seek referendum on euro adoption
Rumen Radev makes shock move to block euro adoption just months ahead of expected January 2026 Eurozone entry.
Albania's ruling Socialists poised for fourth term, exit poll shows
First exit poll from Albania Post indicates PM Edi Rama's Socialists will increase their majority in the next parliament.
Zelenskiy to travel to Istanbul after Trump backs Putin’s offer of talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed to hold face-to-face peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on May 15.
US and Iran agree to continue nuclear talks after Muscat meeting
The United States and Iran agreed to move forward with nuclear talks following direct and indirect discussions in Muscat on May 11, sources close to negotiations said.
Trump administration poised to accept $400mn Qatar jet gift for Air Force One use
The Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the Qatari royal family, with the aircraft to serve as the new Air Force One before being transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation.
EU leaders demand Putin end hostilities or face crushing sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rare midnight press conference on May 10 and called for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the Istanbul format, as the key EU members of the coalition of the willing met Ukrainian President Zelinskiy.
Iran and US start fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman
The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear programme has started in Muscat
Tensions with India rise again after Pakistan violates ceasefire
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a late night briefing, that Indian troops had been instructed to remain on high alert and retaliate decisively against any further aggression.
Brazil courts Moscow with nuclear and defence pacts as Europe rallies behind Ukraine
Brazil and Russia are pursuing extensive cooperation on nuclear technology, military hardware and space exploration, as President Lula da Silva dismissed European criticism of his attendance at Vladimir Putin's Victory Day celebrations.
Trump: India and Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire'
The announcement follows a flurry of diplomatic activity involving senior officials from Washington, Islamabad and New Delhi.
Serbia’s Vucic meets China’s Xi Jinping in Moscow to deepen ties with China
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, to reinforce Belgrade’s strategic alignment with Beijing amid increasing global polarisation and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
India and Pakistan target air bases in escalation of cross border conflict
In a press briefing on the evening of May 9, Indian Airforce officials claimed that Pakistan had used between 300 and 400 Turkish origin drones targeting both military and civilian targets across its northern states.
Lithuanian activists hand out condoms on Victory Day to prevent 'another Putin' from being born
Activists gave out condoms at the entrance to the Antakalnis Cemetery in Vilnius, where the city’s Russian community were marking Victory over Fascism Day.
Serbia’s Vucic trolls EU with Moscow visit
Vucic seemed to be goading EU leaders on social media, posting daily updates of all the persona non gratas he'd met on the sidelines of Putin's Victory Day parade.
Police issue dire warning after bear spotted in Tallinn, the Estonian capital
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) issued a public safety warning following the sighting of a bear in the Nomme district of Tallinn on May 8, ERR.ee reported on May 9.
YPF post strong Q1 results amid rising Argentina activity
YPF's first-quarter 2025 results revealed significant expansion in Vaca Muerta operations, with shale oil production averaging 147,000 barrels per day between January and March.
Azerbaijani journalists arrested in deepening crackdown on independent media
Journalists Ulviyya Ali and Ahmad Mammadli are two more independent voices targeted by the Azerbaijani authorities.
Iran-US nuclear talks scheduled for May 11 in Oman ahead of Trump visit
A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place on May 11 in Muscat, Oman on May 9 confirming previous IntelliNews reports.
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Peru celebrates as long-serving Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
The election of Robert Francis Prevost as the new head of the Catholic Church has placed Peru under an unexpected international spotlight.