On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we covered several major global and regional developments. First, we discussed the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, with Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attending the Moscow commemorations on May 9, joined by other leaders from Central Asia, as reported by Kun.uz (source). Next, we explored Russia's stance on the potential military action against Iran, where Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, strongly stated that bombing Iran would not lead to peace, as covered by Reuters (source). We also highlighted the rising intensity of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, reporting that Ukrainian forces recorded 161 combat clashes in just one day, with details from Ukrainska Pravda (source). Lastly, we reported on India’s approval of a significant $7 billion defense deal with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets to strengthen its naval capabilities, as confirmed by Reuters (source). These updates reflect key shifts in geopolitical dynamics and defense strategies across the world.