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U. S. President Donald Trump estimates the chances of a peace deal with Iran at 50/50. A final decision regarding the resumption of war will be made by Sunday.
Mohammad Al-Saadi planned to kill Trump's daughter due to the liquidation of Qasem Soleimani. The perpetrator was detained in Turkey and extradited to the USA.
Moscow is banning the parallel import of Intel, Samsung, and Acer electronics starting May 27. This will lead to technological backwardness and rising prices.
Donald Trump has announced the U. S. readiness to resume attacks on Iran. Washington is waiting for a peace agreement and is giving Tehran a few days to make a decision.
England's Aston Villa defeated Germany's Freiburg with a score of 3:0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul. Goals were scored by Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía, and Morgan Rogers.
Britain has apologized for allowing the import of fuel derived from Russian oil and will revoke it. The decision was attributed to a shortage, but it drew criticism for supporting the aggressor.
The US will reduce military aid to European NATO allies in the event of a crisis. Washington wants to shift the responsibility for security onto Europe.
Great Britain has authorized the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries. The decision is attributed to market shortages and rising global prices.
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Amin Exchange and 19 oil tankers. The restrictions target a network of front companies in the UAE, China, and Hong Kong.
In Istanbul, Aston Villa and Freiburg will face off in the Europa League final. Bookmakers name the English club, led by Unai Emery, as the favorite.
The Israeli military intercepted over 50 vessels of a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus. Mission participants were detained and are planned to be deported from the port of Ashdod.
On May 19, the world celebrates World Family Doctor Day and Notebook Day. The Church honors the memory of the Hieromartyr Patrick and the Righteous Job.
The German company Global Trade sent 16,000 shipments of dual-use technologies to the Russian Federation. The 30-million-euro scheme was uncovered by the BND intelligence service.
In the Turkish city of Çorlu, a suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers during a call. Two police officers were killed; the attacker was wounded and detained.
In the city of Samsun, a drone weighing 25 kilograms damaged three residential buildings. There were no casualties; specialists are currently determining the origin and owner of the aircraft.
Former "LPR minister" received 12 years in prison for organizing the seizure of agricultural assets worth UAH 3. 1 billion. The court also granted claims for the recovery of these damages.
Swedish intelligence services have detained two individuals for the illegal supply of equipment to the Russian Federation. The technologies could have been used in the war against Ukraine.
Evacuation has begun following a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel Hondius, where three people died. Repatriation flights to various countries will be completed by tomorrow.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff met with the Prime Minister of Qatar to discuss a memorandum on ending the war. The parties are awaiting Iran's final response.
President Erdogan called on the EU to develop ties with Ankara from the perspective of full membership to strengthen the European architecture. He believes that without Ankara, the bloc will be weak.
FIFA has increased the price of tickets for the World Cup final in the USA to $32,970. Gianni Infantino called such a cost market-based and justified for the entertainment industry.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.
Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.
Italy has the highest level of PM2. 5 pollution in Europe. Over 90% of Europeans live in conditions with air quality that is hazardous to health according to WHO standards.
The British government is considering the possibility of hosting the Olympics in the 2040s. Experts are currently assessing the potential cost and economic benefits of such a bid.
In 2024, Russian oil supplies to Syria increased by 75%, replacing Iranian exports. Damascus is seeking new partners due to the risk of Western sanctions.
Abbas Araghchi discussed ending the conflict with Israel and the United States with his foreign counterparts. Iran has conveyed a new proposal to Washington through intermediaries.
Peskov stated that there is currently no talk of using Azerbaijan as a platform for peace negotiations. Zelenskyy had previously confirmed Kyiv's readiness for dialogue at this venue.
In the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine exported 15. 5 million tons of agricultural products worth 6.3 billion dollars. Revenue increased due to an increase in the share of processing.