Russia Bans Elton John Foundation, Colorado Predicts Busy Hurricane Season, Ukraine Prepares for Russian Surge, US Pursues Minerals Deal with Congo, and more...

(0:10): Russia Bans Elton John AIDS Foundation, Citing 'Undesirable' Status Amidst LGBTQ+ Crackdown(2:23): Colorado State Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season Amidst Climate Change Concerns(4:30): Ukraine Prepares for Russian Troop Surge Amid Intensified Conflict and NATO Strategic Talks(6:39): US Eyes Multibillion-Dollar Minerals Deal with Congo Amid Escalating Regional Tensions(8:57): OPEC+ to Boost Oil Output by 411,000 Barrels Daily Starting May 2025To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: The Straits Times