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India jewellery exports fall 9.07 per cent in April to Rs 20.82 crore amid geopolitical tensions NEW DELHI: Indias exports of jewellery fell in April 9.07 per cent amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East…

europesays.com · about 6 hours ago

Cuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report says Cuba is in the midst of a humanitarian and energy crisis after months of a de facto U.S. blockade on oil imports

independent · about 6 hours ago

Qatar gas exports halted as Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid conflict ## Market Snapshot The market for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by July 31 is currently…

europesays.com · about 7 hours ago

Indias Trade Gap Widens as Geopolitics Push Oil Prices Higher Geopolitical tensions in West Asia, driving up crude oil prices, are not just an external shock for India.…

europesays.com · about 8 hours ago

JUST IN: 🇨🇺 Cuba acquires more than 300 military drones and begins discussing plans to attack Guantanamo Bay and US military vessels, Axios reports. @BRICSNews

telegram bot · about 11 hours ago

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telegram bot · about 11 hours ago

🇨🇺❌🇺🇸- According to classified intelligence shared with Axios, Cuba has acquired more than 300 drones and has begun internally discussing plans to potentially use them against the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, American naval vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida. ➡️ Since 2023, the variously capable drones have been purchased from Iran and Russia and are kept in key locations throughout the island. Cuban officials have asked Russia for more drones and military hardware in the last month. ➡️ U.S. officials also note the presence of Iranian military advisers in Havana, as well as Russian and Chinese signals intelligence facilities on the island. ➡️ Up to 5,000 Cuban soldiers are estimated to have fought for Russia in Ukraine, with Russia paying approximately $25,000 per soldier deployed. Some of those soldiers are believed to have briefed Cuban military leaders on the effectiveness of drone warfare. @GeoPWatch

telegram bot · about 12 hours ago

JUST IN - Cuba acquires over 300 military drones and is reportedly discussing plans to use them to attack U.S. base in Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and possibly Key West. @disclosetv

telegram bot · about 13 hours ago

Exclusive: U.S. eyes attack-drone threat from Cuba Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and possibly Key West, Fla., 90 miles north of Havana, according to classified intelligence shared with Axios.Why it matters: The intelligence — which could become a pretext for U.S. military action — shows the degree to which the Trump administration sees Cuba as a threat because of developments in drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisers in Havana, a senior U.S. official said.When we think about those types of technologies being that close, and a range of bad actors from terror groups to drug cartels to Iranians to the Russians, its concerning, the official said.Its a growing threat.Driving the news: CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday and bluntly warned officials there against engaging in hostilities. He also urged them to scrap their totalitarian government to end crippling U.S. sanctions, a CIA official told Axios.Director Ratcliffe made clear that Cuba can no longer serve as a platform for adversaries to advance hostile agendas in our hemisphere, that official said.The Western Hemisphere cannot be our adversaries playground.On Wednesday, the Department of Justice plans to unseal an indictment of Cubas de facto leader, Raul Castro, for allegedly ordering the 1996 downing of a plane flown by a Miami-based aid group called Brothers to the Rescue.More sanctions against the island nation could be announced this week.A spokesperson for Cuba could not be reached Saturday for comment.Zoom in: Cuba has been acquiring attack drones of varying capabilities from Russia and Iran since 2023, and has stashed them in strategic locations across the island, U.S. officials say.Within the past month, Cuban officials have sought more drones and military equipment from Russia, the senior U.S. official said. The official cited intelligence intercepts that also indicated Cuban intelligence officials are trying to learn about how Iran has resisted us.Russia and China have high-tech espionage facilities for collecting signals intelligence (called SIGINT) in Cuba.Weve long been concerned that a foreign adversary using that kind of location that close to our shores is highly problematic, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Miami Republican, during a congressional hearing Tuesday. In response to Diaz-Balart, Hegseth also confirmed Castros complicity in ordering the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.The big picture: The concerns about drone attacks on U.S. forces have been heightened by Irans use of the unmanned aircraft in its response to the U.S. attacks that began Feb. 28. Irans drones have damaged American bases in the Middle East, helped close the Strait of Hormuz and menaced neighboring Persian Gulf states, along with missile attacks.U.S. officials estimate that as many as 5,000 Cuban soldiers have fought for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, and that some informed the islands military leaders about the effectiveness of drone warfare. Russia has paid Cubas government about $25,000 for each soldier deployed in Ukraine, U.S. officials estimate.Theyre part of the Putin meat grinder. Theyre learning about Iranian tactics. Its something we have to plan for, the senior official said.Zoom out: The Castro regime is closer than ever to falling since it seized power in the 1959 revolution that brought it into conflict with the U.S., thanks largely to U.S. sanctions and the Marxist regimes financial mismanagement.Cuba is classified as a state sponsor of terror by the U.S. and its considered the head of the snake, exporting revolutionary Marxism throughout Latin America.One former Cuban ally, Venezuelas Nicolas Maduro, was removed from power in a Jan. 3 raid by the U.S. Since Maduros ouster, the U.S. has begun normalizing relations with Venezuela — and learned more about Cubas drone program.Reality check: U.S. officials dont believe Cuba is an imminent threat, or actively planning to attack American interests. But U.S intelligence indicates the islands military officials have been discussing drone warfare plans in case hostilities erupt as relations with the U.S. continue to deteriorate.Cuba doesnt have the ability to close the Straits of Florida in the same way Iran has brought shipping to a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials also dont believe Cuba is as much of a military threat as it was during the 1962 Cuban Missile CrisisNo ones worried about fighter jets from Cuba. Its not even clear they have one that can fly, the senior U.S. official said.But its worth noting how close they are — 90 miles, the official added. Its not a reality we are comfortable with.

axios · about 13 hours ago

Iran Launches Hormuz Safe Insurance Platform as Maritime Tensions Deepen in Strait of Hormuz Tehrans new crypto-based shipping insurance initiative emerges amid U.S. naval blockade, growing sanctions pressure, and fears over global…

europesays.com · about 15 hours ago

Ukraine strikes Moscow in the biggest drone attack of the war The tit-for-tat missile and drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine went up another notch on May 17 after the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched its biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the war started.

intellinews · about 8 hours ago

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow with one its largest drone attacks on the capital One of Ukraines largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and…

europesays.com · about 9 hours ago

Russia says four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack Moscow said air defences shot down 556 drones overnight across the country.

thejournal · about 11 hours ago

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One of Ukraines largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

Indian worker killed, 3 injured in massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia An Indian worker was killed, and three others were injured after a drone strike hit Russias Moscow region…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and Russias capital region, killing three Three people were killed overnight Saturday and at least a dozen were injured in a wide-scale drone strike…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

One of Ukraines largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region.

euronews · about 12 hours ago

Largest Ukrainian drone attack since invasion kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region.

euronews · about 13 hours ago

Russia says at least four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack Moscow said air defences shot down 556 drones overnight across the country.

thejournal · about 15 hours ago

Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says More than 550 drones were intercepted or shot down in over a dozen regions, including Moscow, in one of largest attacks of the war.

new york times · about 15 hours ago

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow with one its largest drone attacks on the capital One of Ukraines largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and…

europesays.com · about 9 hours ago

Russia says four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack Moscow said air defences shot down 556 drones overnight across the country.

thejournal · about 11 hours ago

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One of Ukraines largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and Russias capital region, killing three Three people were killed overnight Saturday and at least a dozen were injured in a wide-scale drone strike…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

One of Ukraines largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region.

euronews · about 12 hours ago

Russia says at least four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack Moscow said air defences shot down 556 drones overnight across the country.

thejournal · about 15 hours ago

Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says More than 550 drones were intercepted or shot down in over a dozen regions, including Moscow, in one of largest attacks of the war.

new york times · about 15 hours ago

At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.

aljazeera · about 16 hours ago

At least 4 people killed in one of the largest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia

news.yahoo.com · about 16 hours ago

Ukraine attack largest in over a year on Moscow, Russian state media reports At least three people were killed near Moscow after Ukraine targeted Russia with more than 500 drones overnight,…

europesays.com · about 17 hours ago

Foreign Minister meets Estonian private sector representatives Tallinn, Estonia, May 17 (Petra) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi…

europesays.com · about 9 hours ago

Lithuanian deputy minister: We welcome Azerbaijans support for Ukraines reconstruction Lithuania highly appreciates Azerbaijans support for Ukraines reconstruction, Povilas Poderskis, Head of Office at Lithuanias Ministry of Environment,…

europesays.com · about 11 hours ago

President on working visit to Tallinn: Estonia Today President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu paid a working visit to Tallinn, where she met…

europesays.com · about 11 hours ago

Kaja Kallas rules out running for president of Estonia Former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has ruled herself out of running for president of Estonia, saying it is not the job for her.

news.err · about 15 hours ago

President: Moldovas membership in the EU is important for all of Europe President Alar Karis met Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kadriorg on Saturday and stressed that Moldova belongs in the European Union.

news.err · about 16 hours ago

Syrian president meets US envoy Barrack in Damascus Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa received US envoy Tom Barrack at the Peoples Palace in Damascus on Saturday for…

europesays.com · about 17 hours ago

President: Balkan accession to the EU must be stepped up President Alar Karis called for the Balkan accession process to be sped up during a meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, saying the country had made significant progress towards joining the bloc.

news.err · about 17 hours ago

Braže: speed of Russian advance in Ukraine an insult to snails Latvian Foriegn Minister Baiba Braže was in Tallinn, Estonia on May 16th, taking part in the annual Lennart Meri Conference, a geopolitical meeting named after the distinguished former Estonian president.

lsm.lv · about 18 hours ago

Kasparov: Many Russian emigrants are against the war, but not all support Ukraine Prominent Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov, who is taking part in the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, said many Russian émigrés in the West are against the war, but not all of them are prepared to support Ukraine.

news.err · about 18 hours ago

Ce a răspuns Maia Sandu când a fost întrebată despre posibilitatea de a ajunge președintele României Maia Sandu, președinta Republicii Moldova, a fost întrebată despre perspectiva unei eventuale uniri cu România, sâmbătă, 16 mai, în cadrul Conferinței „Lennart Meri din cadrul forumul anual de securitate de la Tallinn, Estonia.

adevarul · about 18 hours ago

Opportunity battles facing migrants in post-US/Iran war OIL and water, being poles apart, may not mix, but politics, oil and migration do. Oil and water…

europesays.com · about 8 hours ago

Iran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season looms Emergency measures spread as oil stockpiles run low

financial times · about 8 hours ago

Indias Trade Gap Widens as Geopolitics Push Oil Prices Higher Geopolitical tensions in West Asia, driving up crude oil prices, are not just an external shock for India.…

europesays.com · about 8 hours ago

Albania weathers Middle East shock as hydropower shields economy from energy crisis Central bank expects only mild and transitory impact from Middle East conflict on Albanias economy.

intellinews · about 10 hours ago

US Waiver on Russian Oil Purchases Expires The Trump administration allowed a sanctions waiver that had enabled countries, including India, to buy Russian seaborne crude…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

How Rising Crude Oil Prices Could Impact Indias Economy The government has increased fuel prices across the country, relaying some of the effect of the higher crude…

europesays.com · about 12 hours ago

Cuba faces an energy crisis as the U. S. continues to block oil shipments What we know: TAMPA, Fla – Cubas economy is crippled, and its infrastructure has been crumbling. The nation…

europesays.com · about 16 hours ago

Will geopolitical shifts push India, Pakistan towards cautious diplomacy? Calls by hardline Indian political figures to resume backchannel talks with Pakistan, a year after their latest conflict,…

europesays.com · about 16 hours ago

Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West, experts say Los Angeles — The Colorado River is in crisis, with a growing population taking more water from it…

europesays.com · about 17 hours ago

Petroleum dealers blame institutional procurement for fuel crisis Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Consortium of Indian Petroleum Dealers (CIPD)…

europesays.com · about 17 hours ago