🇲🇱⚡️- In an interview on FRANCE24, a spokesman of the Coalition of Forces for Democracy (CFR) blamed the Malian junta for allowing the situation to deteriorate. He accuses Goita's regime of relying on foreign mercenaries and rejecting all attempts of dialogue. The CFR is a democratic coalition led by the notorious imam Mahmoud Dicko.

"I'm saddened to see people being killed. Whether they belong to the JNIM, the FLA or the FAMa, it's Malian blood being spilled."

🇸🇩🇪🇹🇸🇦⚡- "Neighboring countries to Sudan must prevent the use of their territories as launching pads for attacks on Sudan," - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

🇲🇱⚡️- "Today, we do not share violence as a way to demand change. However, we agree on the principle of opening up Mali's Constitution, on territorial reforms, on religious reforms [with the JNIM]. We used to dialogue with all actors, we have been for a year, but the junta has stopped trying to discuss [with their opponents]. The junta is the only thing preventing peace and reconciliation." - Etienne Fakaba Sissoko, CFR's spokesperson.

🇮🇷⚡️- “Repeated Warning:
We warn all vessels intending to pass through the strait: The only safe route for crossing the Strait of Hormuz is the corridor previously announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Deviation of vessels to other routes will be considered unsafe and will face a decisive response from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.” - IRGC Navy.

🇬🇧☪️⚡️- Muslim voters in the UK rank the Gaza war above all other issues when considering their vote in the upcoming local council elections.

🇮🇷⚡️- BREAKING: Iran has established a new mechanism for crossing the Strait of Hormuz. They say eligible vessels will receive an email with instructions on how to transit and must comply with the framework.

They have named it the “Persian Gulf Strait Authority.”

🇮🇷🇦🇪⚡- "Iran has not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days, therefore we deny UAE reports of attacks against their country. If any action had taken place, we would have announced it decisively and clearly.

UAE should not become a nest for Americans and Zionists and their military forces and equipment. Regrettably, the UAE today has become one of the main American and Zionist bases.

We warn the UAE, if any action is taken against Iran from UAE's soil, we will give a crushing and regretful response," - Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- “Operation Epic Fury is over.” - Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

🇷🇺🇲🇬⚡- After a series of setbacks in Africa, Russia is now courting a new stronghold on the continent: Madagascar, Le Monde reports.

Moscow has heavily invested in relations with the new President Michael Randrianirina, a former commander of the elite CAPSAT unit that seized power last year. President Randrianirina has already paid Russia a visit.

Russia has supplied Antananarivo with military equipment and has begun a large-scale media campaign at influencing the locals, which includes radio channels, a new pro-Russian political party, and more. Moscow has also expressed interest in a strategic port in the north of the country.

🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡- Ukraine's proposed ceasefire has begun, however Moscow has yet to respond and Russian drones are still operating in Ukrainian airspace.

Zelensky proposed a ceasefire for the 5th and 6th of May, with the possibility of extending it to the 8th and 9th. The proposal was a counter to Putin's Victory Day ceasefire. Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier sent letters to Western governments requesting Ukraine accept the Victory Day ceasefire, which is planned to run through the 8th and 9th of May.

🇺🇸⚡️- Primary elections are being held in Indiana and Ohio tonight. The state level GOP representatives who went against President Trump on redistricting are expected to lose in Indiana. In Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy will win the GOP nomination for Governor while Amy Acton will be the Democratic nominee.

🇮🇷⚡️- Two explosions reported at Qeshm Island, Iran.

The island is directly in the Strait of Hormuz, and is the largest single island in the narrow waterway. It is unknown the cause of the explosions.

🇮🇷⚡️- BREAKING: An Iranian cruise missile was seen heading toward the Strait of Hormuz after being launched from Bandar Abbas.

Initial local media reports say that a cargo vessel was struck and is on fire.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- BREAKING: President Trump announces a pause to “Project Freedom” due to significant progress toward a complete and final agreement with Iran.

🇺🇸⚡️- Polls have closed in Ohio. Vivek Ramaswamy has been selected as the GOP nominee for governor, defeating Casey Putsch.

Amy Acton ran unopposed and will be the Democratic nominee.

🇬🇧⚡️- The favorability ratings of the Green Party has decreased significantly over the last week following Green leader Zack Polanski's comments attacking British police over their treatment of an arrested terrorist.

🇺🇸🌎⚡️- “On May 5, at the direction of SouthCom commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed.” - U.S. Southern Command.

🇮🇱⚡️- The American-born Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard is launching a political career to the right of Bibi Netanyahu. Pollard is urging the expulsion of Palestinians in Gaza and criticizing Netanyahu’s failures to win the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.