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Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns – Euromaidan Press

Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns  Euromaidan PressRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 21, 2025  Institute for the Study of WarRussia massing troops near Kharkiv Oblast ahead of possible attack, military warns  The Kyiv IndependentUkraine Prepares for a Russian Summer Offensive  Royal United Services InstituteRussia building up troops near border with Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces say  Українська правда

Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won’t be used as a launchpad to strike Israel – AP News

Lebanese and Palestinian leaders agree that Lebanon won't be used as a launchpad to strike Israel  AP NewsDisarming Palestinian Factions in Lebanon Means Disarming Hezbollah  The Washington InstituteDisarming Palestinian factions top of Mahmoud Abbas's agenda on Lebanon trip - report  The Jerusalem PostPA’s Abbas to discuss weapons in Lebanon’s Palestinian camps during Beirut visit  The Times of IsraelAbbas in Beirut in push to disarm Palestinian factions  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Trump’s tariffs will test unity among allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit – AP News

Trump’s tariffs will test unity among allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit  AP NewsG7 finance leaders try to downplay tariff disputes, find consensus  ReutersCanada sends 'strong message' on Ukraine at G7 finance ministers summit  France 24G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War  The New York TimesTrump’s tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers’ summit  PBS

Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and Britain impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine – NBC News

Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and Britain impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine  NBC NewsExclusive: Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers  ReutersEU and UK pile pressure on Russia with parallel sanctions  Al JazeeraEuropean unity against Putin in peril if Trump moves to ease sanctions  The GuardianAging, stealthy, suspected of sabotage: What to know about Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’  The Washington Post

Russian GRU Targeting Western Logistics Entities and Technology Companies – CISA (.gov)

Russian GRU Targeting Western Logistics Entities and Technology Companies  CISA (.gov)Russian hackers target Western firms shipping aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says  AP NewsRussia accused of trying to hack border security cameras to disrupt Ukraine aid  The GuardianUK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine  BBCWestern countries reveal major Russian cyber-espionage campaign  politico.eu

The personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor are shot dead – AP News

The personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor are shot dead  AP NewsMexican officials assassinated in rare attack in capital  Financial TimesMotorcycle gunmen kill Mexico City mayor’s private secretary and adviser  CNNPersonal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen daylight attack  The GuardianTwo top aides to Mexico City mayor shot dead by motorbike killers  Reuters

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South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts along border with rival North in a move to ease tensions – AP News

South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts along border with rival North in a move to ease tensions  AP NewsSouth Korea turns off propaganda loudspeakers to North Korea  BBCSouth Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea  The New York TimesNorth Korea appears to have stopped loudspeakers blasting noise, Seoul says  ReutersSouth Korea stops blasting K-Pop and propaganda at North following election of Lee Jae-myung  The Telegraph

Israel is poised to launch operation on Iran, sources say – CBS News

Israel is poised to launch operation on Iran, sources say  CBS NewsTrump tells Netanyahu to end Gaza war and stop Iran threats, source says, as US ramps up pressure on Israel  CNNOpinion | Nixing Iran’s Nukes Isn’t Impossible for Israel  WSJIsrael’s boost to Iran nuclear talks  PoliticoIsrael Making Preparations for Iran Strike as Trump Tells Netanyahu to Forego an Offensive  Haaretz

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say – AP News

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say  AP NewsChildren swept away in school bus among at least 49 killed in South Africa flooding  CNNSchool Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49  The New York TimesDeath toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49  ReutersScores Killed in Heavy Flooding in South Africa  WSJ

Presiding bishop’s letter responds to Trump’s travel ban, immigration crackdown – Episcopal News Service

Presiding bishop’s letter responds to Trump’s travel ban, immigration crackdown  Episcopal News ServiceRestricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats  The White House (.gov)Trump's travel ban is now in effect. Here's what to know  NPRGov. Ferguson, WA leaders slam Trump’s new travel bans, call them ‘hate repackaged’  The OlympianTravel ban may shut door for Afghan family to bring niece to US for a better life  AP News

Tulsi Gabbard warns of nuclear threat in social media video – ABC News

Tulsi Gabbard warns of nuclear threat in social media video  ABC NewsEven Republicans aren’t sure what to make of Tulsi Gabbard’s weird new video  MSNBC NewsGabbard warns of ‘nuclear holocaust’ in ominous social media video  PoliticoU.S. intel chief warns ‘warmongers’ fomenting nuclear war after Hiroshima visit  The Japan TimesThe Real Enemy  The Dispatch