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Ukraine managed to influence the content of the new, 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions of the EU, which includes restrictions on the import of petroleum products and increased pressure on the "shadow fleet". It may become the strongest in a year, but it is still not effective enough to bleed the aggressor country.

A cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala. The Indian Navy rescued 18 crew members, the fate of four others remains unknown.

Harvard University is in talks with other universities about temporarily hosting international students barred from entering the U. S. due to Trump's restrictions. Studying abroad options are being considered.

SpaceX is preparing to launch Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS. For the first time, astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary will go into orbit to conduct scientific research.

June 9 is the birthday of Donald Duck, the famous Disney character. Also today is International Friends Day, World Antiphospholipid Syndrome Day.

Silver and platinum are rising in price due to investor interest in industrial metals. The growth is supported by technical momentum and increased demand in India and China.

Donald Trump said that he has not yet decided whether to support the bill on strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation. He promised to consider it in detail.

American Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he would call on European partners to lower the price ceiling on oil. According to him, Ukraine will not lose this war.

Senator Blumenthal announced the possibility of the US introducing tariffs of 500% for countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. This will be the Senate's response to the continuation of energy trade with Russia.

Trump may step away from Ukraine and focus on the Middle East to win the Nobel Peace Prize. If Russia does not make concessions, the US may withdraw from negotiations.

Russia earns billions from oil exports to the West, which allows it to finance the war. Russia's revenues from fossil fuels fell by only 5% in 2024, despite sanctions.

India is forecasting a record wheat harvest in 2025 – 117. 5 million tons. A record rice harvest of 149 million tons is also expected, which will increase total grain production to 354 million tons.

The US plans to revoke visas for Chinese students affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party or critical industries. This could escalate tensions between America and China.

May 29 marks the Ascension of the Lord, the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, and commemorates the conquest of Mount Everest. World Day of Cows and Digestive Health is also celebrated.

Russian oil exports have fallen to a two-year low due to falling prices. EU and British sanctions have almost no effect, and US measures are beginning to be ignored.

Despite sanctions, in 2025 Russia may receive more than 20 billion euros from the EU for the export of raw materials, which is more than military aid to Ukraine. The largest importers of Russian raw materials are China, India and Turkey.

India has approved the AMCA project - this will be the first fifth-generation aircraft based on Indian technologies. The development is necessary to increase the country's defense capabilities.

A red alert has been declared in Mumbai due to the earliest monsoon in many years. The southwest monsoon provides 70-80% of the annual rainfall in South Asia.

India and Pakistan have used combat drones against each other for the first time. Increased use of UAVs is expected, which can hit targets without the risk of escalation.

The MSC ELSA 3 ship sank near the state of Kerala, with Ukrainians on board. The Indian Navy rescued all crew members and is providing them with assistance.

An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.

Due to Western sanctions in 2024, the Russian oil giant "Sovcomflot" suffered losses of $393 million. The company's revenues almost halved.

Donald Trump said that Apple must manufacture iPhones in the USA, otherwise the company will pay a 25% duty. Apple is expanding production in India, reducing dependence on China.

India has criticized Pakistan for accusing it of involvement in an attack on a school bus that killed five people and injured 38. The Indian Foreign Ministry said that Pakistan is the epicenter of terrorism.

Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.

The EU is working on a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, but opportunities are limited due to the position of the US. Without their support, the sanctions may be ineffective, especially on energy resources.

In Pakistan, a suicide bomber blew up a bus carrying children to school. Five people were killed, including three children, and dozens were injured. Pakistan accuses India.

The British Prime Minister announced the agreements concluded by Britain with the EU, India and the USA, which will save jobs and save money. He emphasized that Britain has restored its influence on the world stage.

India and Pakistan have agreed on a phased withdrawal of troops and weapons from Kashmir to positions before the start of the conflict. The decision was made after missile strikes and large-scale military operations.

In April, smartphone exports from China to the US fell by 72%, reaching a minimum since 2011. The reason is the customs policy of the US and the transfer of Apple's production to India.