Zelensky’s chief of staff says Ukraine does not need a ceasefire for a 'parade.'

Spanish PM Sanchez:

There is no conclusive information on the cause of the blackout. There are no public security problems for the time being.

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

Israel is the chosen nation of the chosen people.

The alliance with Israel is not just political — it is also a spiritual bond.

People think Israel benefits from us, but in reality, it is America that benefits from Israel.

Spanish PM Sanchez:

We have no answers and we are not ruling out any hypothesis regarding the power outage.

Indian MP Nishikant Dubey:

Pakistan will be divided into four parts by the end of 2025.

Trump:

I run the country and the world.

I’m having a lot of fun. What I do is such serious stuff.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif:

The clouds of war (with India) are hovering over for the next 2-4 days.

Source: Samaa TV

Around 20 foreign leaders will attend the Victory Day Parade at Moscow’s Red Square on May 9.

Tourist accidentally captures terror attack mid-zip line ride in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir.

European and Ukrainian officials fear Donald Trump may walk away from Kyiv-Moscow peace talks, using minor progress as an excuse to claim success.

Officials warn Trump could leave Ukraine and Europe to handle the fallout.

Source: FT

Pakistan Defence Minister Asif:

China and Saudi Arabia are trying to avert a war between India and Pakistan.

Source: Geo News

White House:

Current deportations are only the beginning.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem:

Israel has violated the agreement and attacked Lebanon more than 3,000 times, with the United States providing it with cover.

India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for "spreading misinformation" after the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26.

The ban targets major outlets like Dawn News, ARY News, Geo News, and journalists like Irshad Bhatti and Asma Shirazi.

Former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali’s YouTube channels were also blocked in India.

Calls for new elections in Ukraine, once floated by Washington, have quietly been dropped, to Europe’s relief — though Russia may still push for it.

Source: Radio Svoboda

Qatargate: Israel's Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar announces his intention to resign on June 15.

The United Kingdom has announced £101 million support package for the Palestinian Authority.

The fourth round of US-Iran talks is expected to be held in Rome on Saturday, Axios reports.

BREAKING: An F-18 fighter jet and its tow tractor fell overboard from the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, injuring a U.S. sailor.

BREAKING: Spanish Interior Ministry has declared national emergency after nationwide power blackout.

Electricity has been restored to 20% in mainland Spain.

Source: AFP