The World Web Times - worldwebtimes.com https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Rising Tensions and Diplomacy in Eastern Europe Rising Tensions and Diplomacy in Eastern Europe Airlines cut millions of seats as fuel crisis disrupts global aviation US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan From @WSJFreeEx: @rkylesmith on why we should revere billionaires; @SamuelAbramsAEI on “faculty brats”; and @MJ_Koch on why the best concerts are phone-free. Plus: @matthennessey on Boy George standing up for Jews. https://on.wsj.com/3QPVqrc Rising Tensions and Diplomacy in Eastern Europe – Articles and Tweets Airlines cut millions of seats as fuel crisis disrupts global aviation US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan From @WSJFreeEx: @rkylesmith on why we should revere billionaires; @SamuelAbramsAEI on “faculty brats”; and @MJ_Koch on why the best concerts are phone-free. Plus: @matthennessey on Boy George standing up for Jews. https://on.wsj.com/3QPVqrc Ilham Aliyev addressed 8th European Political Community Summit via video link #SouthCaucasus Israeli-Iranian Conflict: Casualties Assessed https://gemini.google.com/share/99bc48f828eb Security and Intelligence RT by @mikenov: We call on Ms. @KajaKallas to raise the issues of political prisoners, human rights, and democracy in Azerbaijan during her meeting with Ilham Aliyev. The people of Azerbaijan, oppressed under Ilham Aliyev’s rule, must not be sacrificed for oil and gas.@AliKarimli 🇪🇺🇦🇿 pic. Security and Intelligence POLITICS AND MASCULINITY: FROM SEX TO STATE – AI Review in Political Psychology https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/05/politics-and-masculinity-from-sex-to.html POLITICS AND MASCULINITY: FROM SEX TO STATE – AI Review in Political Psychology Gaza News Headline News RT by @mikenov: Anyone familiar with Roman Anin, publisher of the Russian investigative outlet @istories_eng, knows that he’s careful to a fault. He doesn’t overdramatize or exaggerate. Still, he calls their latest scoop “one of the most important pieces of news about Russia in recent times.”… pic. Gaza News Reza Deghati’s exhibition presented within Malta Biennale 2026 Встреча с главой Республики Мордовия Артёмом Здуновым Iranian Strategist Mehdi Kharratiyan Threatens to Occupy Abu Dhabi and Send Emiratis “Back to Their Camel-Riding Days,” Adds: The Price for Iranian Concessions Is Russian and Chinese Nuclear Fusion Technology, Mini-Reactors for Submarines, and a Snapback Mechanism That Will Allow Iran to Pursue the Nuclear Bomb in Case of U.S. Violations Elon Musk ⚠️ 𝗨𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 | 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗨𝗭 | 𝗜𝗥𝗚𝗖 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 BLUF (May 4, 2026): Iran’s Fars News Agency, IRGC-affiliated, is reporting that IRGC Navy forces near Jask fired two missiles at a U.S. Navy patrol boat after it allegedly ignored warnings, forcing it to retreat. No independent confirmation from CENTCOM, the Pentagon, UKMTO, or any Western source as of this posting. The IRGC Navy simultaneously announced a newly defined control zone over the Strait of Hormuz, publishing a map asserting expanded Islamic Republic authority over the waterway. This could be part of Iranian information operations in response to the U.S. Project F Headline News Video [Feeder] What’s new RT by @mikenov: 🤡 Putin appointed the new commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces… Colonel General Alexander Chaiko – the same one who in 2022 commanded the capture of the Kyiv region from the west. The SBU suspects him of war crimes: the murder of civilians in Bucha and the… pic. Sweden jails Syrian man for life over 2012-2013 war crimes – Arab News RT by @mikenov: Reisebeschränkungen für Wladimir Putin, strikte Verbote für Mitarbeiter: Der Kremlchef wird laut einem Geheimdienstbericht immer stärker abgeschirmt. So soll einem Putsch vorgebeugt werden. Sogar ein möglicher Gegner wird genannt. Putin and Dagestan – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Putin+and+Dagestan&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Putin+and+Dagestan&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgcICBAAGO8F0gEJMTM0ODJqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/04/dagestan-leader-steps-down-putin-names-high-court-judge-as-successor-a92673 Встреча с главой Республики Мордовия Артёмом Здуновым RT @charter_97: Европейская разведка: Шойгу может готовить госпереворот в РФ Путин боится покушения: https://qnl9lx-c97-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/qnl9lx.c97.org/ru/news/2026/5/4/682757/ … RT by @mikenov: Австрия выслала трех сотрудников посольства РФ за шпионаж. Их подозревали в организации прослушки с крыши посольства. “Шпионаж – это проблема безопасности для Австрии”, – подчеркнула министр иностранных дел Беате Майнль-Райзингер, добавив, что использование дипломатического… pic. bp presents major publications on Azerbaijani carpet art IRGC issues new Hormuz control map amidst Iran’s threat to to attack any force approaching Strait Oil prices remain resilient amid shipping disruptions bp presents major publications on Azerbaijani carpet art IRGC issues new Hormuz control map amidst Iran’s threat to to attack any force approaching Strait RT by @mikenov: Freedom for Azerbaijani opposition leader @AliKarimli pic. bp presents major publications on Azerbaijani carpet art IRGC issues new Hormuz control map amidst Iran’s threat to to attack any force approaching Strait Opinion: Return No. 7 From Ukraine – The Rational Power of a Great Nation Kobakhidze Attends European Political Community Summit in Yerevan With @AndrejPlenkovic, we signed Armenia–Croatia Strategic Dialogue, marking landmark development in advancing our bilateral ties. We stand ready to further elevate 🇦🇲-🇭🇷 cooperation to new level & expand engagement across key areas, including within 🇦🇲-🇪🇺 partnership. Limestone and gypsum production rises in Azerbaijan as sector gains momentum OTD May 4, 1907 #Monuments_Man #Lincoln_Edward_Kirstein born. Oh yeah, also founded #New_York_City_Ballet and other classy stuff. Kobakhidze Attends European Political Community Summit in Yerevan