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UAE becomes first regional buyer of Brazilian military transport aircraft Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said it expects to secure additional defence deals in the Middle East after a landmark agreement with the United Arab Emirates for up to 20 C-390 military transport aircraft. According to Reuters, the deal, valued at about $1bn, includes 10 firm orders and 10 options, making the UAE the first regional buyer of the aircraft. “The Middle East is a strategic region for us,” said B
Over the past 24 hours, occupying forces launched 843 attacks on 49 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were killed and 11 others were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Vilniansk, and the Zaporizhzhia district.

According to Nikolay Korchunov, the Norwegian army "expectedly denied it," and local experts "saw an element of information warfare and 'an alarming' tightening of Moscow's rhetoric against Oslo in this publication"

Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for third consecutive meeting, lifting them to early-2025 levels Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank has delivered a third straight interest rate hike, as it seeks to head off the inflationary threat from higher fuel prices linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. A week out from what the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is simultaneously calling his most ambitio

Israeli officials say tensions with Iran may serve strategic aims Israeli Broadcasting Corporation cited a security official as saying escalating tensions with Iran “serves the interests of all parties” seeking renewed confrontation. Reports from Channel 12 and Israel Hayom also said assessments indicate Iran currently has no intention of attacking Israel. The report said that Israeli forces have increased alert levels, particularly in air defence systems and the air force, while Ben Gurio

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Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.

The governments have no official diplomatic or military ties. But a loose network led by company executives and volunteers is bridging some of that gulf.
Drone attacks targeted the Khartoum International Airport, where fighting erupted at the beginning of Sudan's civil war and where the first international flight in three years took place last week.

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 970 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Fighters of the 5th Separate Special Purpose Detachment Omega of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a rare reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle King Oleg the Prophet used by Russian invaders.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Iran to return to the negotiating table after the UAE was targeted by drone and missile attacks. DW has the latest.

South Korea says cause of Hormuz ship fire unclear South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the cause of a fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz will be determined after it is brought to port. “The exact cause of the accident would be figured out after the vessel is towed and its damage is assessed,” the ministry said, according to Reuters. There were no casualties among the 24 crew members, according to reports, as the ship remained anchored near the Uni

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China’s state broadcaster has given a glimpse of the first export variant of the J-35A – the country’s second land-based fifth-generation fighter jet – with Pakistan the most likely recipient, according to reports and analysis. The CCTV clip featured during the “2026 May 1st International Labour Day ‘Heart to Heart’ Special Programme” shows a J-35A model bearing the serial number 001 rolling out of the hangar with the logo of China’s largest military aircraft manufacturer, Aviation Industry...

A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 21 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe.

Earlier, Andrey Marochko told that advancing in the Dobropolye area the Russian military began fighting for Vasilevka in the DPR

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 and injured 61, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday. The blast in the city of

43 UAV control points and three enemy electronic warfare stations were also discovered and destroyed

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentences awarded to members of the notorious ‘Chotu’ gang, rejecting a set of appeals. The gang, which operated in the riverine area of Rajanpur, was infamous for kidnapping for ransom, extortion, dacoities and murder. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and also comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, heard the appeals filed by gang leader Ghulam Rasool alias Chotu, as well as Ishaq

• Mercury climbs to 44.1°C • Met Office says temperature expected to drop from today • Prolonged power outages, water shortages add to public distress • Seven deceased persons remain unidentified KARACHI: At least 10 people died across the city on Monday due to intense heat as the mercury surged to 44.1 degrees Celsius — the highest temperature recorded since 2018 — accompanied by gusts of continental winds that persisted throughout the day, officials said. According to the Edhi Foundation and C

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: The attacks shattered a period of relative calm in the Middle East since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.
Fighters of the "Hart" border guard brigade stopped an attempt by Russian invaders to break through the state border toward the village of Zemlianky in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region.

On a sunny afternoon, Shina Shabso was busy making traditional cheese pastries for a wedding on Israel's border with Lebanon, the celebration in the Circassian village of Rehaniya a much-needed break from weeks of war. Known as "halyuj", the fried semi-circular pastries are a staple of life in this tiny community of Circassians spread across two villages in northern Israel and are served up to honour guests at a celebration or to comfort those who mourn.

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RAWALPINDI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued sweeping emergency protocols and placed hospitals on alert as extreme, above-normal summer temperatures threaten millions across the country. According to a press statement, the NDMA Early Warning Team anticipated that daytime temperatures from May through June would remain above normal. Given these conditions, all relevant stakeholders — including provincial and local administration, health and line departments,

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US warns citizens in UAE of ‘potential aerial threats’ The US Mission to the United Arab Emirates warned of “potential aerial threats” and urged Americans in the United Arab Emirates to follow local authorities’ instructions. “The US Mission to the UAE is monitoring the situation and urges Americans to please follow instructions from UAE authorities and be prepared to take shelter if instructed," it said in a post on X. The mission said its travel advisory remains at level three, meaning

Canada, UK condemn Iran attacks on UAE, call for de-escalation Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for the United Arab Emirates after reported Iranian missile and drone attacks. “We stand in solidarity with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the United Arab Emirates and commend the efforts made to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” he said, reiterating Canada’s call for de-escalation and diplomacy. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also condemned the str

Monitoring firm says Iran can sustain production despite blockade TankerTrackers.com said the belief that the United States blockade of Iranian ports will soon force Iran to halt oil production is incorrect. In a post on X, the firm said: “The ongoing narrative that Iran’s oil storage will fill up ASAP and cause production to shutter is wrong.” “Fact is that they can refine that entire amount of oil just for domestic consumption,” it said, noting that Iran had previously reduced output to

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Air-raid warnings were issued in 18 Russian regions overnight, including areas around 2,000 km from Ukraine.

Araghchi's remarks came as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering, with two countries trading fire over the vital waterway.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent who was coordinating airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia.