❗️ Death toll rises to SEVEN in Bryansk train derailment – governor

Seven people have died and 30 were injured in the train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk Region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed.

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🗣 'We fully AGREED to Witkoff's proposal before it was amended, but the occupation rejected it' – advisor to Hamas political bureau head

Taher al-Nunu, media advisor to the head of Hamas's political bureau clarified Hamas' position in his statement:

🔸 “The occupation is seeking a temporary ceasefire for 60 days, then it will resume fighting, which we reject.”

🔸 “Submitting to the occupation's demands is a defeat and surrender that we will not accept. Our priority is the interests of our people.”

🔸 “I tell Witkoff that we are now ready to begin indirect negotiations for a period of 60 days.”

🔸 “We are open to a negotiating round leading to a permanent ceasefire agreement.”

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❗️ Injured toll rises to 35 in Bryansk train derailment – governor

Five more people have sought medical attention following the train accident in Russia’s Bryansk Region, bringing the total number of injured to 35, including three children, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said.

One child will be flown to Moscow by air ambulance, he added. The death toll remains at seven.

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👁 Trump expands Palantir’s role in federal data operations – report

The Trump administration is expanding its use of Palantir, a data analytics firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, to integrate data across US federal agencies, The New York Times reported.

Palantir’s Foundry platform is now used by at least four agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the IRS, raising concerns over potential creation of a centralized personal data system on Americans.

Critics fear the data could be used to target immigrants or political opponents. Thirteen former employees signed a letter urging Palantir to halt its involvement.

💬 “Data that is collected for one reason should not be repurposed for other uses,” said former engineer Linda Xia.

The company said it acts only as a processor under government direction. The White House referred to Trump’s executive order to streamline federal data-sharing.

Palantir has received over $113 million in federal contracts under Trump, in addition to a recent $795 million Pentagon award. Talks are also ongoing with the Social Security Administration and Department of Education, according to The New York Times.

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🚨 ‘Frankly, in a way it is’ – US envoy ADMITS NATO proxy war against Russia

US special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg let the mask slip in a Fox News interview, conceding that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a point:

💬 "He [Putin] considers this a proxy war by NATO as well right now. And frankly, in a way it is."

Kellogg cited European military support as evidence — unintentionally confirming what Washington has long denied.

So much for “not being a party to the conflict.”

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🚨💬MORE POLITICAL DIVISIONS to come as Zelensky weakens

"The position of Zelensky weakens and he becomes more reliant on authoritarian means to hold on to power," Glenn Diesen warned.

Earlier, Kiev's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, accused Zelensky of authoritarianism and purging democratic principles.

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👍🇹🇷 Mediating? Guarding! Turkiye's role at Russia-Ukraine talks determined

Turkiye should insist on PEACE and prevent the Europeans - who want Ukraine to continue the сonflict - from attending the talks, the Aydinlik Gazetesi reports.

The Turkish newspaper notes that “this is important both for REGIONAL STABILITY and Turkiye’s positive reflection on its relations with Russia and Ukraine."

The increase in EU’s defense spending and threats against Russia do not contribute to achieving peace and are causing negative sentiments among Europeans, according to the newspaper.

“Considering all this, Europe needs to make a decision. Either it will continue an impossible war and risk its own unity, or it will end the war and ensure peace,” the Aydinlik Gazetesi concludes.

The second round of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks is scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul.

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⚡️THE COLLAPSED BRIDGE WAS BLOWN UP - Bryansk's governor confirms

The bridge bombing and train wreck show Ukraine is governed by terrorists, declares Russian Senator Andrei Klishas.

As a result of the sabotage, according to the latest official data, seven people were killed and 69 injured, including children.

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🇺🇸☢️🇮🇷Nuclear talks turn page: US tenders first formal deal offer to Iran  

An “acceptable” and "detailed” offer has been sent by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed out.

She stressed that it’s in Iran’s “best interest” to accept the proposal. 

This marks the first time since the US-Iran talks started in early April that Witkoff, the lead American negotiator, put forth a proposal on paper.

The two sides have held five rounds of indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman — the latest on May 23 in Rome.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Oman has proposed mechanisms that could help break the deadlock. Progress may come within 1–2 more rounds, according to him.

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🟠Bridge collapses in Russia's Bryansk Region, causing train derailment

🟠‘Frankly, in a way it is’ – US envoy ADMITS NATO proxy war against Russia

🟠'We fully AGREED to Witkoff's proposal before it was amended, but the occupation rejected it' – advisor to Hamas political bureau head

🟠Witkoff calls Hamas' response to US ceasefire proposal for Gaza ‘TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE’

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🚨🇨🇳🌏US turns Asia-Pacific region into ‘POWDER KEG’ – China 

America remains the world's “real hegemonic country and the biggest factor undermining regional peace and stability,” the Chinese foreign ministry stressed. 

To promote its so-called "Indo-Pacific strategy", the US has deployed offensive weapons in the South China Sea and created tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, the ministry added.

It urged the US to “earnestly respect” regional countries’ efforts to maintain peace and stop exacerbating tensions in the region.

The statement comes after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accused China of seeking to become a "hegemonic power" that allegedly "hopes to dominate and control too many parts" of Asia.

“Hegseth blatantly ignores the region’s call for peace and development, peddling Cold War-era bloc confrontation rhetoric, smearing and attacking China, and hyping up the “China threat” narrative full of provocations and divisiveness,” the ministry responded.

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⚡️BRIDGES BLOWN UP IN RUSSIA’S BRYANSK AND KURSK REGIONS, RESULTED IN INJURIES AND FATALITIES — the Russian Investigative Committee

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🧑‍⚕️🤡 WHEN THE CLOSET BECOMES A MAZE

"Biden used to get lost in his closet in the mornings in the White House. I mean, the guy literally stumbling around in the White House residence couldn't find his way out of his own closet,"

— Sen. Josh Hawley revealed referring to a Secret Service whistleblower assigned to Biden.

Americans were lied to. "This is outrageous," he concluded.

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🚨 BRIDGE EXPLOSIONS IN BRYANSK & KURSK REGIONS: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

🔻 Bryansk region train wreck:

▪️ A road bridge was blown up directly above active railway tracks — the train crashed into the debris;

▪️ 7 people died, 69 passengers were injured, including an 8-month-old baby (being transferred to Moscow for treatment);

▪️ The impact hit the locomotive cabin, both the driver and assistant did not survive;

▪️ Two recovery trains are working on site;

▪️ A terrorism investigation has been launched.

🔻 Kursk region bridge collapse:

▫️ Investigators confirmed the bridge was deliberately blown up — likely using an improvised explosive device;

▫️ One of the supports was damaged, causing the span to collapse;

▫️ The locomotive and three railcars derailed;

▫️ One person was injured — the train driver suffered a leg injury.

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⚡️ Russia's President Putin received overnight FSB and Emergency Ministry reports on the railway incidents in Kursk and Bryansk regions — Kremlin

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🇷🇺 RUSSIAN DEFENSE BRIEFING: CRUSHING STRIKES & ENEMY LOSSES

🔸Enemy casualties: Ukrainian forces suffered 1,440 troop losses in past 24 hours.

🔸Precision strikes: Russian forces hit Ukrainian attack drones production facilities and drone launch sites.

🔸Air defense success: Intercepted:

▪️7 JDAM aerial bombs

▪️100 Ukrainian drones

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🇷🇺🤖 GLOBAL DIGITAL FORUM AGENDA: SOVEREIGNTY, AI & CYBERSECURITY

At the upcoming Global Digital Forum in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod, the spotlight will be on:

🔸Digital sovereignty
🔸ICT cooperation with the Global South
🔸AI regulation and international law
🔸Russia’s push for the UN Cybercrime Convention

The forum aims to give developing countries a stronger voice in shaping global digital policy, including rules for responsible AI, information security, and fair access to ICT infrastructure, Russia's Deputy FM Sergey Vershinin announced.

“We need platforms where representatives of the Global South can not only discuss key digital issues — like security and sovereignty — but also establish mutually-beneficial partnerships in the field of ICT,” Vershinin stressed.

A separate session will focus on Russia’s ICT-related proposals, especially the new UN Convention on Cybercrime, hailed by Vershinin as a diplomatic success that will launch real mechanisms of international law enforcement cooperation in cyberspace.

Other agenda items include:

🔸Building permanent UN mechanisms for international information security (IIS)

🔸Improving global coordination on cyber incident response

🔸Deepening cooperation with BRICS, SCO, Africa, Latin America & the Asia-Pacific on practical cybersecurity efforts

On AI, Russia will push for technological sovereignty and emphasize that developers must comply with national laws and international legal norms.

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