Diplomatic Shifts and Energy Disruptions Mark a Tense 24 Hours — Friday, May 15, 2026

By Piri · 2026-05-15

Over the past 24 hours, China and the Philippines agreed to joint patrols near Scarborough Shoal while the EU sanctioned Russian LNG exports and militants attacked a Nigerian oil pipeline. Other events include an India-Australia minerals deal, record heat in Kenya, and resumed Turkey-Greece maritime talks.

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1. Diplomatic Moves and South China Sea Patrols
2. EU Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports
3. Nigeria Oil Pipeline Attack in Niger Delta
4. India Australia Critical Minerals Supply Deal
5. Kenya Record Heat in Rift Valley
6. Brazil Central Bank Holds Interest Rate
7. Turkey Greece Aegean Maritime Talks
8. Watchlist Key Events Next 24 Hours

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