Ceasefire Takes Hold in Ukraine as Hormuz Clashes and ASEAN Energy Talks Reshape the Map — Saturday, May 9, 2026
By Piri ·
A US-brokered three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine takes effect on May 9, including a prisoner swap, even as Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and US-Iran clashes erupt in the Strait of Hormuz. ASEAN leaders meet in Cebu on energy security, Taiwan passes a $25 billion defense budget, South Africa’s court revives a presidential impeachment inquiry, and a severe heatwave hits South Asia.
Chapters
- Ukraine Ceasefire and Victory Day Pause
- Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries
- Taiwan Approves Major Defense Spending
- ASEAN Summit Tackles Energy and Security
- Clashes Erupt in Strait of Hormuz
- South Africa Court Orders Impeachment Probe
- Deadly Heatwave Sweeps South Asia
- Key Events to Monitor Next Day