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FT News Briefing

Niger’s first oil exports

May 20, 2024
11:16
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Iran's president's helicopter crash, Niger becoming oil major, and Russia blocking UN body monitoring North Korea sanctions discussed in this podcast.
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  • Iranian President Raidsi involved in helicopter crash, potentially impacting Iran's political landscape.
  • Niger's oil industry growth hindered by border dispute with Benin, highlighting regional cooperation challenges in West Africa.

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Iran's President's Helicopter Crash

Iran's President Raidsi was involved in a helicopter crash while returning from Azerbaijan after a dam project inauguration. Details on their condition were awaited as rescue teams searched the remote crash site amid adverse weather conditions. Raidsi, a prominent figure close to Iran's revolutionary guards and Supreme Leader, is viewed as a potential successor to the aging Khamenei.

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