BREAKING: Major blackout reported in Spain and Portugal.

France calls on Israel to “stop the massacre in Gaza”.

The initial moments that preceded the catastrophic explosion at Iran’s Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.

BREAKING: Putin declares ceasefire on the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day.

The ceasefire announced by Putin will be in effect from midnight on May 7-8 until midnight on May 10-11.

“Russia believes that Ukraine should follow suit and also declare a ceasefire on the 80th anniversary of Victory”, Kremlin says.

France also affected by the major blackout.

Public transportation, metro services, businesses, and public vehicles are halted due to non-functioning traffic signals.

The cause of the blackout remains unknown.

Trump to the Atlantic on Ronald Reagan:

I like him in terms of style. But he was not good on trade—terrible on trade.

Blackout: Chaos in Madrid, Spain.

Traffic lights stopped working.

US Energy Secretary Wright:

US LNG supply to Europe will continue to grow in a meaningful way.

Kremlin:

Russian forces will take decisive action if the Ukrainian side violates the ceasefire during the festive period.

Portugal's Lisbon Metro has suspended services following blackout.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

It is up to China to de-escalate on tariffs.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Europeans are panicked about the strength of Euro.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Many countries presented very good proposals.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

All aspects of the government are in contact with China.

NEW: Spanish government has convened a crisis meeting due to the power outage.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Negotiations with Asian trading partners are going very well.

Pakistan’s Army carried out another timely operation, resulting in the killing of 17 terrorists of the TTP who were attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan.

In the last 48 hours, 71 terrorists have been killed.

China has approved the construction of 10 new nuclear reactors for $27 billion, to add to the 30 already under construction, Bloomberg reports.

The explosion in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas was caused by negligence, and those responsible have already been found, Iranian Interior Minister says.

According to the latest data, 46 people were killed and more than 1,200 were injured as a result of the explosion.

Spanish traffic authority DGT has asked citizens not to use their cars unless necessary due to power outage.