2024-05-09: News Headlines

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-05-09). Dutch Police Smash Pro-Palestine Protest Camp. popularresistance.org Riot police bulldozed barricades and temporarily detained 125 people to break up a pro-Palestine student protest at the University of Amsterdam in the early hours of 7 May, Reuters reported. | Four of the protesters are still being held on charges of public violence and insulting an officer, while the remainder have been released. | Organizers said they were "taking back this campus" in solidarity with Palestine and "in the spirit" of student protests that began in the US in response to Israel's genocide in Gaza. | Along with pro-Palestine demonstrators at universities in the US and Europe, the Dutch students are…

WSWS (2024-05-09). University students protest against Gaza genocide across Europe. wsws.org Inspired by anti-genocide protests on campuses across the United States defying a nationwide crackdown coordinated by the Biden administration that has led to thousands of arrests, students are occupying university halls and facilities across the continent.

Avi Scharf (2024-05-09). Top Israeli arms maker unwittingly reveals its largest foreign customer: India. haaretz.com It turns out that India accounted for a quarter of Israel Aerospace Industries' export revenues last year. Details on Azerbaijan and Morocco are also revealed in the Israeli company's annual report…

Paul James Kearns (2024-05-09). When Israelis find out I'm from Ireland, they ask: 'Why do you hate us?'. haaretz.com As an Irish-born, Israeli journalist living in Tel Aviv, I am forced to navigate the deteriorating, often publicly antagonistic relationship between Ireland and Israel regarding the war in Gaza. But there is one question posed by my friends and family in Dublin that I struggle to answer…

David Rosenberg (2024-05-09). Israel, isolated? Don't believe everything you read. haaretz.com It was news that Turkey severed trade relations with Israel, but not news that 120 other countries didn't. The hard facts are still waiting to emerge, but Israel shouldn't be complacent…

newleftreview (2024-05-09). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.

Tom Hussain (2024-05-09). Israel-Gaza war closes door on plans for India-Europe connection, paves way for Iraq-Europe road via Turkey. scmp.com Success of the US$17 billion Iraq Development Road depends on Iraq-Turkey ties, which have been fraught over oil exports and militant issues, analysts say.

MEE staff (2024-05-09). Ireland: Trinity College Dublin divests from firms involved in Israel's occupation of Palestine. middleeasteye.net Ireland: Trinity College Dublin divests from firms involved in Israel's occupation of Palestine | Ireland's top university says it shares the horror its students feel over the ongoing assault on Gaza | | Trinity College Dublin said it had one contract with an Israeli company set to expire in 2025 (AFP…

A Guest Author (2024-05-09). Humboldt and Gaza — Berlin Bulletin #222. workers.org By Victor Grossman Berlin This is No. 222 of the Berlin Bulletin, which Victor Grossman has been writing for decades. Grossman left the U.S. Armed Forces in the early 1950s by swimming to the Soviet Zone from the U.S.-occupied zone of Vienna, Austria. The Soviet authorities took him to East . . . |

Dave DeCamp (2024-05-09). Democrats Protect Speaker Johnson From Greene's Effort To Oust Him. news.antiwar.com House Democrats protected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust him on Wednesday after he pushed forward $95 billion in foreign military aid spending, including $61 billion for the Ukraine proxy war. The House voted overwhelmingly 359-43 to table Greene's effort, with only 32 Democrats and 11 Republicans voting …

latintimes (2024-05-09). Taylor Swift European Dates Kick Off In Paris. latintimes.com The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris.

latintimes (2024-05-09). Putin To Mark Victory Day Emboldened By Ukraine Gains. latintimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine.

latintimes (2024-05-09). China's Xi In Hungary To Celebrate 'New Era' With Orban. latintimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest on Thursday in a bid to strengthen already flourishing ties between Beijing and its closest EU ally.

MEE correspondent (2024-05-09). Iranian press review: Universities welcome Americans, silence opposition at home. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Universities welcome Americans, silence opposition at home | Meanwhile, another dissident sentenced to death, and an asylum seeker's suicide draws attention to pressures Iranians face in Turkey
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Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-09). Cubans recall USSR's decisive role in victory over fascism. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cubans on Thursday recall the 79th anniversary of the Victory Day over fascism, whose commemoration in Moscow's Red Square was attended by President Miguel Diaz-Canel at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-09). Cuban president has busy agenda in Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Republic and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Miguel Diaz-Canel, concluded a busy work agenda on the second day of his visit to Russia.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-05-09). Visiting Russia is a learning moment, Díaz-Canel states. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted here on Thursday, at a meeting with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that arriving in Russia is a learning moment.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-05-09). China condemns US unilateral sanctions for ties with Russia. plenglish.com Beijing, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Government on Thursday rejected the latest sanctions announced by the United States against nearly 300 international institutions and individuals, including 20 Chinese companies, for alleged links with the Russian military sector.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-09). Vladimir Putin meets with Cuban President Diaz-Canel at Kremlin. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met on Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Grand Kremlin Palace on Thursday, during his working visit to Russia. The meeting took place after the Cuban head of State's participation in the military parade in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

teleSUR (2024-05-09). The West Seeks to Distort the Truth About WW2: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin led the commemorative events for the 79th anniversary of Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II. | RELATED: | "We will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are always on alert," he said, adding that Russia will do everything possible to prevent "a world collision." | The Russian president also denounced that "revanchism" is part of the policy of Wester…

teleSUR (2024-05-09). Slovenia Prepares to Recognize Palestine as a State. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the government of Slovenia began the procedure of recognizing the State of Palestine to help end the violence in Gaza. | RELATED: | "Atrocities that we see in Gaza every day are inadmissible and have to stop," Prime Minister Robert Golob told a news conference following a government session. | Slovenia's government coalition, which is composed of three center-left parties, is united on the plan to recognize the State of Palestine, he said, adding th…

teleSUR (2024-05-09). April Breaks Global Heat Record: Copernicus Agency. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said that year 2024 has seen the warmest April ever recorded globally. This April also marked the 11th month in a row that was the hottest on record. | RELATED: | The average global surface air temperature hit 15.03 degrees Celsius last month, 0.67 degrees Celsius above the 1991 to 2020 April average, and 0.14 degrees Celsius higher than the previous r…

teleSUR (2024-05-09). Russia Has Always Stood by the Cuban People: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel held a meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. | RELATED: | The Russian leader thanked Diaz-Canel for attending the Victory Day Parade and emphasized that Cuba-Russian relations are based on mutual friendship and respect. | "The Soviet Union and modern Russia have always stood by the Cuban people in their struggle for their interest…

tvbrics (2024-05-09). The Victory Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow. tvbrics.com Leaders of Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries arrived in the Russian capital to take part in the celebrations…

WSWS (2024-05-09). In France, Xi rejects Macron's call for China to pressure Russia in Ukraine war. wsws.org The summit unfolded under the shadow of French threats to send ground troops to Ukraine, and Russian threats to respond to a NATO ground invasion with nuclear weapons.

newleftreview (2024-05-09). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-05-09). Genuine socialism will triumph in Ukraine. wsws.org This is the text of the introductory speech delivered by Maxim Goldarb, head of the Union of Left Forces — For a New Socialism party, to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.

Agencies (2024-05-09). Watch: Russia marks Victory Day, emboldened by Ukraine war gains. scmp.com The May 9 parade marks the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and has become one of Russia's most important public holidays.

WSWS (2024-05-09). Roger Waters calls for release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org In recent days, the campaign for the release of the Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk, who was arrested by the Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) on April 25 for his socialist opposition to the far-right Zelensky government and the NATO-instigated war between Russia and Ukraine, has gathered momentum.

Reuters (2024-05-09). Ukraine war: Zelensky replaces special operations chief for second time in 6 months, at uncertain time of Russia conflict. scmp.com The shake-up comes at an uncertain time for Ukraine, with Russian troops advancing, taking advantage of Kyiv's manpower shortage, and dwindling ammunition.

newleftreview (2024-05-09). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.

Coco Feng (2024-05-09). TikTok to expand e-commerce business into Mexico and major Western European markets amid scrutiny in the US, EU. scmp.com The popular social media platform has started to invite merchants for a beta run of TikTok Shop in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-05-09). Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Serbia trip 'timed to increase tensions' with West, US envoy says. scmp.com Xi's arrival and remarks published in Serbia coincided with 25th anniversary of US air strike that killed three Chinese journalists.

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). Xi says ready to jointly promote high-level development of China-Hungary ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed on Thursday his readiness to foster a good working relationship and friendship with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok.

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). China opposes U.S. sanctions against Chinese companies over Russia. ecns.cn China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises victimized by the recent U.S. sanctions, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-09). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). Serbian blueberries to be imported to China. ecns.cn Serbia-produced fresh blueberries that meet requirements will be allowed to be imported to China with immediate effect, China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). Xi arrives in Budapest for state visit to Hungary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Budapest for a state visit to Hungary at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, May 8, 2024.

DPA (2024-05-09). Germany rattled by violent attacks on politicians ahead of European elections. scmp.com Further attacks on politicians in Germany have rattled the country and prompted renewed outrage from leaders, after Berlin's former mayor was assaulted in a library.

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). Insights | China and Europe: Growing cooperation and strong consensus against hegemony. ecns.cn The world today is intertwined with turmoiland changes, while multilateralism andcooperation are facing challenges ofprotectionism and confrontation. | Against this backdrop, growing coordination, dialogue and cooperation between China and France, as well as Europe are conducive to the transformation ofinternational landscapes.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-09). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-05-09). Russia holds military parade to mark victory over Nazi Germany. independent.co.ug MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia on Thursday held an annual military parade on Moscow's downtown Red Square to mark the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Addressing troops and guests ahead of the parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his tribute to all the soldiers of the anti-Fascist coalition …

Agence France-Presse,Associated Press (2024-05-09). Panama Papers law firm co-founder Ramon Fonseca dies in hospital, lawyer says. scmp.com Ramon Fonseca, a partner in the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal over the hiding of wealth in offshore entities, has died. He was 71.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-09). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org

Wang Wen (2024-05-09). No good reason for Europe to follow the US' China containment strategy. scmp.com Europeans' sense of autonomy, the political lurch to the right and the urgent need for economic recovery are just a few factors suggesting Europe will break free from US-centric thinking.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-09). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-09). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). Xi says ready to jointly promote China-Hungary ties to higher levels. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed on Thursday his readiness to work with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.

newleftreview (2024-05-09). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?

newleftreview (2024-05-09). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-09). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
| The Manifesto is available in several languages and is currently being translated into numerous European (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). China signs AEO mutual recognition deals with Burundi, Iceland to boost trade. ecns.cn China has signed Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition agreements with Burundi and Iceland in Shenzhen city, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday to boost trade with the two countries.

Bloomberg (2024-05-09). Post-Brexit, thousands of shoppers swapped London for Paris, Milan and Madrid for 'tourist tax'. scmp.com The UK ended the tax-free shopping incentive for tourists in 2021 and has resisted strong lobbying from retailers and other companies linked to the tourism sector.

The Independent (2024-05-09). Denmark, Ireland to partner with CSOs in Karamoja on human rights. independent.co.ug Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda together with Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden have launched a partnership with civil societies in the Karamoja sub-region. The partnership was launched on Tuesday in Moroto district, focusing on promoting accountability, civic engagement, and Human Rights. Partners who will benefit from the program include …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-09). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-09). Russia accuses US of interference in India's elections amid religious freedom criticism. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Russian foreign ministry has accused the US of attempting to destabilise India during its 2024 Lok Sabha elections, following criticism from a US federal commission regarding alleged violations of religious freedom in New Delhi. According to RT news, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, stated that Washington's lack of understanding of India's national mentality and history leads to unfounded accusations about religious freedoms in the country. Zakharova said such actions were disrespectful to India and constitute interference in its internal affairs.

tn.ai (2024-05-09). Tehran to Host Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Commission. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's minister of roads and urban development said the meeting of the Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Tehran within the next weeks.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-09). US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jnr says he thinks worm ate part of his brain. scmp.com The independent White House hopeful made the claim in a 2012 deposition as part of his divorce from his second wife, but says he has since recovered.

Reuters (2024-05-09). Vladimir Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks Victory Day. scmp.com Russian president uses to speech to warn that his nuclear forces were 'always' on alert and that Russia would not tolerate any threats from the West.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-09). Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media. scmp.com The random hypothetical question has gone viral in recent weeks on social media, provoking a passionate debate about women's perceptions of dangers, particularly around the opposite sex.

ecns.cn (2024-05-09). Xi concludes Serbia visit with elevated ties, emotional moments. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to Serbia on Wednesday, bundling up a multitude of deals and a strengthened bond of friendship with the country.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-09). Russia supports India, queries US over lack of evidence in Pannun case. ptcnews.tv Moscow, May 9: Dismissing US allegations against India regarding a thwarted assassination plot targeting Sikh preacher Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry has emphasised that Washington has yet to provide credible evidence implicating Indian citizens in the case.Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated during a briefing on Wednesday (local time) that, "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain GS Pannun. Speculation on thi…

teleSUR, idg, DRL (2024-05-09). Visita de Xi Jinping a Hungría fortalece vínculos bilaterales. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping, llegó este miércoles a Hungría, país donde concluye su gira europea, en una visita de trabajo que durará tres días.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-05-09). Venezuela felicita a Rusia y Belarús por Día de la Victoria. telesurtv.net Cada 9 de mayo se evoca el triunfo de la entonces Unión de Repúblicas Socialistas Soviéticas sobre el fascismo alemán, del que se cumplen 79 años.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-05-09). Real Madrid remonta a lo grande y disputará título de Champions. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (PL).- El Real Madrid apeló a la estirpe de los grandes para remontar ante el Bayern Múnich y derrotarlo por 2-1 en la vuelta de las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones del fútbol europeo.

Sushovan Dhar (2024-05-09). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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newarab (2024-05-09). Trinity College Dublin and UB set to divest from Israel. newarab.com Two European Trinity College The action saw the…

newarab (2024-05-09). Belgium university to quit project with Israeli institutions. newarab.com A It comes after a negative assessment by Vrije Universiteit Brussel's ethics commission, the Belga News Agency reported. | The university said it would start discussions with the The Vrije Universiteit Brussel said on Tuesday tha…

newarab (2024-05-09). Switzerland proposes $11 million UNRWA donation in Gaza. newarab.com The government's proposal, announced Wednesday after weeks of procrastination, represents half of the amount which was initially set to be paid to the UNRWA agency in 2024. | "Switzerland's 10 million Swiss francs contributio…

newarab (2024-05-09). Erdogan threatens new military operation in Syria. newarab.com Turkish President Turkey "will complete its work in Syria when the time is right," Erdogan said, following a government meeting earlier this week. | "Certainly, when the time and hour come, we will complete our work in Syria, which was left incomplete due to the promises made and broken by our allies," he added, apparently hinting at the US which supports Kurdish-led factions in war-…

newarab (2024-05-09). Nationwide student-led movement grows in France for Gaza. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-05-09). Irish college agrees to divest from Israeli firms following student protest. presstv.ir Students at Dublin have ended their pro-Palestine rally after college authorities agreed to divest from Israeli firms.

presstv.ir (2024-05-09). Russia vows retaliation after UK's expulsion of defense attaché. presstv.ir London says the Russian diplomat is "an undeclared military intelligence officer."

Larry Johnson (2024-05-09). Lt. Col. Danny Davis and I Talk Ukraine and the U.S. Military. sonar21.com Had my first live chat with retired Lt. Colonel Danny Davis (U.S. Army) on Tuesday and we had what I thought was a healthy, insightful discussion on Ukraine and the non-viability of NATO military options. I will let you judge. The day before I got the invited to do the Tuesday interview, I serendipitously watched the recent debate at the Council on Foreign Relations featuring Danny and Professor John Mearsheimer facing off with two intellectual lightweights — Ambassador Paula Dobryanski and Heather Conley, who heads up the German Marshall Fund. I am posting that video below. Davis and Mearsheimer are…

hindustantimes (2024-05-09). After UK, Russia Threatens To Attack France Army; Will Macron Follow-Up On Warnings To Putin. hindustantimes.com Russia, on May 8, warned NATO nation France against sending its troops to war-torn Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson cited recent comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron. Maria Zakharova said there are growing number of French citizens among those killed in Ukraine. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-09). Despite Putin's 'You'll Lose More' Threat, EU To Give Ukraine Profits From Frozen Russian Assets. hindustantimes.com On May 8, the EU agreed to use profits from Russia's frozen assets to fund aid for Ukraine. The decision was taken during a meeting of EU diplomats, as per the UK outlet The Guardian. The group reached a compromise on using an estimated ‚Ǩ4.4 billion profit to help Ukraine. The final amount that will go to Kyiv will likely be evident in July, as per The Guardian. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-09). 'Russia Stopped Shelling After…': Jaishankar Recalls How PM Modi's Call To Putin Helped Indians. hindustantimes.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recalled how India got things done for its stranded citizens when the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022. Speaking at a session in New Delhi, Jaishankar said that once students were caught in shelling and the situation was brought under control as soon as PM Narendra Modi dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-09). Russia's 5th Ukraine Village Capture In 1 Week? New War Boost For Putin Just Before 'Victory Day'. hindustantimes.com On the day preceding 'Victory Day' festivities, Russia claimed new territorial gains in Ukraine, announcing the capture of two more villages. This development reportedly marks the capture of the fifth settlement by Russia within just one week. Experts believe that Putin is redoubling offensive efforts in Ukraine before Kyiv receives fresh weapons consignments from the United States. Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-09). UK-Russia Tensions Mount: London Expels Putin Diplomat Over 'Spying Charge'; Moscow Says… | Watch. hindustantimes.com

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