#Sudan 🇸🇩: Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) attacking Sudanese Forces (#SAF) position with Guided Missile in Al-Fashir.

The attack was seemingly carried out with a possible #Russia-made 🇷🇺 9M113 "Konkurs" (AT-5 Spandrel) HEAT missile (ATGM).

https://x.com/war_noir/status/1923339243931242591

🇦🇿🇦🇲На сегодняшнем судебном процессе в Бакинском военном суде были изучены документы международной правозащитной организации о жестоком нападении вооружённых сил Армении на азербайджанские территории и убийстве мирного населения в 1993 году.

В отчете говорится, что армянская армия изгоняла гражданское население Азербайджана со всех захваченных в Карабахе территорий, брала мирных жителей в заложники, расстреливала всех, кто пытался спастись бегством. В отчете организации также описываются факты масштабного грабежа и уничтожения имущества гражданского населения, захват и разграбление города Агдам армянской армией в июле 1993 года.

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🇺🇸👀 Donald Trump has held out the prospect that the US will set new tariff rates on many of its trading partners unilaterally, rather than striking deals with all of them, - FT

🗣️ He said that Washington would impose new tariffs “over the next two to three weeks”.

+++ 13:35 Nach Istanbul-Chaos: Papst bietet eigenen Friedensgipfel an +++

Der neue Papst Leo XIV. will einen eigenen Friedensgipfel für die Ukraine abhalten - nach dem Chaos rund um die Istanbul-Gespräche. "Das alles ist tragisch, denn wir hatten gehofft, dass es sich um einen, vielleicht langsamen, Prozess handeln würde, aber mit einer friedlichen Lösung des Konflikts, und stattdessen stehen wir wieder am Anfang", sagt Kardinal Pietro Parolin, der Spitzendiplomat des Heiligen Stuhls, am Rande einer Veranstaltung des Vatikans in Rom. "Jetzt werden wir sehen, was zu tun ist, aber die Situation ist schwierig." Wie der Vatikan mitteilt, will Papst Leo XIV. den Heiligen Stuhl als Gastgeber für die beiden Seiten zur Verfügung stellen, um den seit mehr als drei Jahren wütenden Krieg zu beenden.

https://www.n-tv.de/politik/13-35-Nach-Istanbul-Chaos-Papst-bietet-eigenen-Friedensgipfel-an--article23143824.html

Ukraine Krieg Liveticker @ntvruskrise

🇦🇿🇫🇷🇦🇲Франция поддерживает усилия Азербайджана и Армении в достижении окончательного мира и подписания мирного договора, заявил президент Франции Эммануэль Макрон во время выступления на пленарной сессии открытия 6-го Саммита Европейского политического сообщества, передает Report.

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Глава МИД Турции Хакан Фидан, скорее всего, останется в зале, где начались переговоры между делегациями России и Украины, до окончания встречи, сообщил "Интерфаксу" источник, близкий к переговорам.

@interfaxonline

⚡️ The Vatican wants to host peace talks between Zelensky and Putin: Pope offers to mediate, – La Stampa

After Putin ignored peace efforts in Turkey, the Vatican called it “tragic” and expressed readiness to help end the war.

https://www.lastampa.it/esteri/2025/05/16/diretta/guerra_russia_ucraina_news_oggi-15149114/?ref=LSHA-BH-P1-S1-T1#google_vignette

🇺🇦 Zelensky: The main priority of Ukraine is an unconditional ceasefire.

If the Russian delegation cannot agree to a ceasefire, it is obvious that Putin does not want to end the war.

🇺🇸 Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One after leaving Abu Dhabi that he “might” call Putin to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

“I think we’ll solve it — or maybe not. But at least we’ll know. And if we don’t, it’ll be very interesting,” he added.

Epic footage of the Air Force's MIG-29 strike on the location of Russian FPV drone operators in the eastern direction. Adjustment of pilots of the Flying Skull battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

🇦🇿🇮🇷 Точный маршрут железнодорожного участка Решт-Астара в рамках МТК "Север-Юг".

👀 Trump said he "may" call Putin to discuss settling the war in Ukraine, CNN reports.

It is reported that the Ukrainian delegation is communicating with the Russians through an interpreter.

🇺🇸Trump on possible phone call with Putin;

“I think we’ll solve it — or maybe not. But at least we’ll know. And if we don’t, it’ll be very interesting,” he added.

The bodies of 909 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine — Coordination Headquarters.

They were recovered from the Kurakhiv, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv directions, as well as from morgues in the Russian Federation.

+++ 13:55 EU schmiedet neues Sanktionspaket für Kreml +++

EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen kündigt wegen des russischen Kurses in den Verhandlungen über ein Ende des Krieges gegen die Ukraine einen Vorschlag für ein neues EU-Sanktionspaket an. "Dieses Paket wird zum Beispiel Sanktionen gegen Nord Stream 1 und Nord Stream 2 beinhalten", sagt von der Leyen. Zudem solle es weitere Sanktionen gegen den russischen Finanzsektor und gegen Schiffe der russischen Schattenflotte umfassen sowie einen Beschluss zur Senkung des Ölpreisdeckels.

https://www.n-tv.de/politik/13-55-EU-schmiedet-neues-Sanktionspaket-fuer-Kreml--article23143824.html

Ukraine Krieg Liveticker @ntvruskrise

🇺🇸 Trump's Middle East Tour: Implications for Africa

Donald Trump's recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE has set off significant developments with potential challenges and opportunities for Africa. The visit highlighted strategic competition with China, focusing on securing Gulf investments in U.S. technology and infrastructure—a move that could redirect capital and technology partnerships in Africa. If the U.S. can draw Gulf investments away from China, African projects could see new capital flows and technology exchanges, impacting critical infrastructure development across the continent.

Africa's energy markets could feel the ripple effects of Trump's deals, which prioritize energy cooperation. Increased Gulf oil production could lead to lower global prices, impacting revenues for African oil exporters like Nigeria, Angola, and Libya. Additionally, security implications arise from expanded U.S.-Gulf arms trading, potentially altering regional power balances in Africa. Overall, while Trump’s tour focused on the Middle East, its impacts will likely extend into Africa, influencing economic, security, and diplomatic dynamics across the region.

#Nigeria #Angola #Libya #Africa

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🇨🇮 Tidjane Thiam's PDCI Leadership Struggle: Resignation and Nationality Challenges

Tidjane Thiam, previously the CEO of Credit Suisse, stepped into the Ivorian political arena with ambitions, but recent developments have posed significant hurdles. Elected as the leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in December 2023, Thiam faced legal challenges regarding his dual nationality. Despite renouncing his French citizenship in March 2025, questions linger about his eligibility due to Ivory Coast’s constitutional requirements, sparking a judicial review and his eventual resignation in May 2025.

Thiam's resignation amid claims of "judicial harassment" marks a pivotal point for the PDCI, which must swiftly chart a course ahead of the 2025 presidential elections. The political landscape remains tense as Ivory Coast prepares for the upcoming elections, with Thiam's influence persisting despite his official departure. The region watches closely as these political dynamics unfold, potentially affecting West Africa’s leading economy.

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