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May 10 - According to a report by The New York Times citing informed officials, in addition to drone components, Russia is also transporting various goods via the Caspian Sea to Iran that would otherwise have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The increase in Caspian trade between the two countries is mainly due to two factors: Ukraine's crackdown on shipping in the Black Sea, and the recent US blockade of ships entering and leaving Iranian ports.

The Spanish Ministry of Health announced that a suspected case of Hantavirus in Alicante tested negative, but the patient will be tested again as a precaution.

On May 10th, local time, US President Trump stated on May 9th that he expected to receive a response from Iran regarding the latest US peace proposal "soon," and said that Iran "very much wants" a lasting peace agreement. Trump reportedly made these remarks during a telephone interview that day. He indicated that Iran remains willing to complete peace agreement negotiations. Speaking to the media at a golf course in Virginia on the 9th, Trump said the US "expects to receive a letter from Iran tonight" and would monitor developments. When asked if Iran was deliberately delaying the negotiations, Trump responded, "I don't know, we'll know soon."

On May 10, Iran's Press TV reported on May 9 that Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that ceasing aggression and abandoning "excessive and unreasonable" demands are necessary conditions for advancing the diplomatic process.

According to CBS News: US President Trump told a French journalist that he expects to receive a message from Iran "soon".

According to Nikkei: NATO and Japan are considering sharing a satellite launch site.

On May 10th, Florida-based George E. Warren Oil Corp. announced it will export 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude this month, breaking the dominance of Trafigura and Vitol since the beginning of the year. This is the company's first deal since the easing of US sanctions. Venezuelan oil exports rose to nearly 1.2 million barrels per day in April, a seven-year high.

On May 9th local time, a flight from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles struck a pedestrian who had trespassed onto the runway during takeoff, resulting in the pedestrian's death and injuries to 12 people on board, five of whom were hospitalized. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the "trespasser" breached security, climbed over a fence, and ran onto the runway while the aircraft was in the high-speed takeoff phase. The pilots immediately aborted takeoff after the impact. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations into the cause of the accident.

According to Iranian media PressTV, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that ceasing aggression and abandoning excessive and unreasonable demands are necessary conditions for advancing diplomacy.

According to Saudi media outlet Alhadath, sources say Hezbollah is awaiting a response from the Lebanese president regarding his request to reopen communication channels.

According to Saudi media outlet Alhadath, sources say Hezbollah is attempting to reopen communication channels with the Lebanese president.

On May 10th, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlasca Gómez announced that Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands would send planes to evacuate their citizens from the Hantavirus-affected cruise ship, the "Hundius." Spanish Health Minister Monica García stated on the same day that the "Hundius" was expected to arrive in Tenerife, Spain, in the early hours of May 10th local time. According to Spanish officials, in addition to the aforementioned five countries, the EU would send two more planes to evacuate the remaining EU citizens from the ship. The United States and the United Kingdom are arranging contingency plans for non-EU citizens who cannot access air services. Local authorities warned that the evacuation of cruise ship personnel must take place between May 10th and 11th due to the possibility of strong storms in the nearby waters. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an open letter on May 9th stating that there are currently no new suspected cases on board. The WHO assesses that the public health risk posed by the Hantavirus remains "low."

On May 10, UN Secretary-General António Guterres' spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on May 9, welcoming the announcement by Russia and Ukraine of a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11 and plans for a large-scale prisoner exchange. The statement said the Secretary-General reiterated his call for an immediate, comprehensive, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire as a first step toward achieving a just, sustainable, and comprehensive peace, consistent with the UN Charter, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. The statement added that Guterres appreciated the efforts made by the United States to facilitate the agreement and fully supported its implementation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Majol apologized for the mistakes made by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

On May 9th, Hong Kong Stock Exchange data showed that the total market capitalization of the securities market reached HK$48 trillion at the end of April 2026, a year-on-year increase of 24%. The average daily turnover in April 2026 was HK$253.5 billion. The average daily turnover for the first four months of 2026 was HK$271.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8%. The average daily turnover of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the first four months of 2026 was HK$39.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5%. There were 49 new listed companies in the first four months of 2026, a 158% increase compared to 19 in the same period last year. The total funds raised through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first four months of 2026 amounted to HK$151.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 604%.

On May 9th, the National Healthcare Security Administration released the "Work Plan for Adjusting the National Basic Medical Insurance, Maternity Insurance and Work Injury Insurance Drug Catalog and the Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug Catalog in 2026 (Draft for Public Comment)" for public comment.

On May 9th, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on social media that Japan may send government officials to Russia as early as the end of May to maintain communication channels and provide support to its companies still operating in Russia. METI stated that it is necessary to protect the assets of Japanese companies remaining in Russia, and to support these efforts, the Japanese government has been maintaining government-level communication with Russia and has made relevant requests.

May 9th - As the war with Iran disrupts oil transport in the Persian Gulf, global oil inventories are being depleted at a record rate, eroding the buffers originally intended to withstand supply shocks. The rapid shrinking of inventories means the risk of more extreme price spikes and supply shortages is looming. With the Strait of Hormuz nearing closure for two months, governments and industries have fewer options to cope with a supply loss of over 1 billion barrels. The sharp depletion of inventories also means that even after the conflict ends, the market will remain vulnerable to future supply disruptions for a longer period. Morgan Stanley estimates that global oil inventories fell by an average of about 4.8 million barrels per day between March 1st and April 25th, far exceeding previous peaks in quarterly inventory declines compiled by the International Energy Agency. Crude oil accounted for nearly 60% of the decline, with the remainder being refined products. Crucially, the oil system also needs to set a minimum inventory level. Natasha Kaneva, global head of commodities research at JPMorgan Chase, stated that this means that the untouchable safety stock will be reached before inventories truly bottom out.

On May 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced via social media that he had spoken with European Council President Costa, exchanging views on Ukraine's cooperation with Europe and its integration into European integration. Zelenskyy stated that he and Costa focused on joint efforts to further Ukraine's integration into Europe, clarifying Ukraine's commitment to becoming a full member of the EU and that preparations are underway for initiating negotiations and subsequent decisions.