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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·6 days ago

IAEA to inspect 14 power substations that Russia tries to destroy this winter, says Shmyhal

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Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·6 days ago

IAEA to examine some power substations Russia targeted in Ukraine

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🇮🇷 Iran·Nikkei Asia·6 days ago

Japan's trading houses see benefits from Iran war but set buffers

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·6 days ago

Russia attacks shopping center in Odesa region with drones, no casualties reported – official

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·6 days ago

Ukraine intelligence operation inflicts heaviest losses on Kadyrov's 'Akhmat' unit – HUR

Between February and April 2026, a special unit of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), "Shamanbat," which includes fighters of free Ichkeria, together with the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade "Horyn," and in coordination with HUR's agent operations unit, carried out an operation to eliminate mercenaries of the "Akhmat" unit in the Sumy direction.

🇮🇷 Iran·Deutsche Welle·6 days ago

Iran in an information vacuum as war expands press crackdown

For many journalists in Iran, the truth increasingly treated as a security threat as authorities tighten an already repressive reporting environment where infromation is strictly controlled.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·6 days ago

Kiev loses around 8,010 troops in special op zone over past week

Forces of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed 14 unmanned Ukrainian Navy boats over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said

🇮🇷 Iran·Guardian World·6 days ago

Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy and Spain

US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain a day after saying he was looking at reducing the number deployed in Germany. The US president’s threat to Germany came after the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said America was being “humiliated” by Iran. Continue reading...

Power minister declares end of month-long loadshedding following arrival of LNG shipment

ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Friday declared the end of a month-long loadshedding period after a shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) arrived in Pakistan a day earlier. The power minister made the announcement in a recorded televised message, saying that the recent power outages were caused by a gas shortage linked to the war between the US and Iran, and were not the result of “incompetence or system failure”. He recalled that on “April 13 and 14, cons

🇮🇷 Iran·Dawn·6 days ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Jerusalem Post·6 days ago

'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities': Statement attributed to Khamenei reads

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🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·6 days ago

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the Iran war, calling him "totally ineffective," and threatened to cut the 36,400 U.S. troops based in Germany.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·6 days ago

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception

ATHERINOLAKKOS, Greece, May 1 (Reuters) - More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said. The activists were part of a second Global Sumud flotilla, launched in recent months in an attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian assistance. The ships set sail from the Spanish port of Barcelona on

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·6 days ago

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy is ramping up its AI capabilities to hunt for Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, a recently awarded contract shows. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the strait, a vital sea route for oil shipments, whose disruption is increasingly threatening the global economy. Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire

The Route Back Home: How Gaza's children use art to express the nightmares of genocide

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🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·6 days ago

Without exit strategy, Israel faces emboldened Hezbollah, limited options on Iran

While President Donald Trump remains undecided on striking Iran again, the Israeli military is sinking deeper into its Lebanon quagmire with a reinforced Hezbollah.

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·6 days ago

US Eyeing $15 Million 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Strike Plan To Counter Iran

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Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with a laser defence system and other advanced weapons during the war on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. A version of Israel’s Iron Beam laser defence system was sent to Abu Dhabi to help defend against Iranian drones and missiles, two people familiar with the matter said. The advanced system, first deployed by Israel in December 2025, is designed to intercept short-r

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·6 days ago

Deadly train crash in Indonesia exposes severe safety gaps, dangerous crossings

A horrific train crash that killed 16 passengers on the outskirts of Jakarta has prompted Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to pledge 4 trillion rupiah (US$230 million) to overhaul level crossings across Java after officials identified one such intersection as a key point in the chain collision. The pledge targets one of the key weaknesses in Indonesia’s rail network: crossings that are unguarded, poorly maintained or haphazardly created by local communities. Transport analysts said the...

Israel 'sent advanced laser defence system to UAE' during Iran war

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Who profits big from the war on Iran?

Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending

Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday - a 5 percent rise for the week.

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·6 days ago

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse

By Humeyra Pamuk, Ahmed Elimam and Ahmed Tolba WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as efforts to end the Iran war remained at an impasse.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·6 days ago

Iran says talks with US never stopped, warns it will defend its dignity

Iran says talks with US never stopped, warns it will defend its dignity Iran’s judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has said Tehran has maintained engagement with the United States, while warning the country will respond if its sovereignty is challenged. Speaking to state media, Mohseni-Ejei said Iran has not withdrawn from dialogue despite rising tensions. “We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,” he said, according to IRIB. “If our dignity is threatened, we will fight

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Ukrainian paratroopers thwart Russian attempt to reach frontline positions via gas pipeline

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🇷🇺 Russia·NDTV World·6 days ago

US Expert Compares Pakistan's Oil Shock vs India's Fuel Stability Amid Iran War

Kiyosaki noted that India has widened its oil supply network over the years, leaning on Russia as a key source while bringing back shipments from Venezuela in 2026.

Is Iran's hybrid warfare behind anti-Semitic attacks in Europe?

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 1: The British papers are still covering the anti-Semitic attack in London. Meanwhile, The New York Times investigates hybrid warfare methods against Jewish targets. Next, a British advertising company is greenwashing the US oil industry. Also, Banksy has made another appearance. Finally, a trainee bus driver has a bad day at the office south of Paris.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·6 days ago

Poroshenko: West must live with aggression awareness

Europe must be strong enough to restrain Russia's aggressive intentions, said the leader of the European Solidarity party, member of parliament of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, during the summit of the International Democratic Union in Zagreb, the politician reported on his Facebook page.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·6 days ago

More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leader

The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran's ports and commercial fleet for deaths.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·6 days ago

Zelenskyy asks Cabinet to process Hero of Ukraine title for Stepan Hiha – official

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested the Cabinet of Ministers to process a submission for awarding the title of "Hero of Ukraine" (posthumously) to People’s Artist Stepan Hiha.

Iranian foreign minister says US war costs far higher, accuses Pentagon of lying

Iranian foreign minister says US war costs far higher, accuses Pentagon of lying Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public over the financial toll of the war launched by Donald Trump alongside Benjamin Netanyahu on 28 February. In a post on X, Araghchi wrote: “Pentagon is lying” about the economic cost of the conflict. “Netanyahu’s gamble has directly cost America $100b so far, four times what is claimed,” he said. “Indirect costs for US taxpa

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Clashes break out in Miranshah following killing of tribal elder

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🇲🇱 Mali·France 24·6 days ago

Mali jihadists vow to blockade capital

Jihadist groups in Mali are calling for the overthrow of the ruling military junta, claiming they have begun blockading the capital, Bamako, and seizing additional territory as part of a widening insurgency. The coalition known as JNIM and its allies say they are expanding their control on the ground, while Niger says it is carrying out counterstrikes in coordination with Mali and Burkina Faso. Peter O’Brien has more.

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US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

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US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·6 days ago

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Destruction and casualties: Aftermath of Russian attacks on Kherson and its suburbs

The Russians attacked Kherson and its suburbs with drones, causing destruction and resulting in one death and several injuries.

Trump faces Iran war Congress deadline

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🇮🇷 Iran·South China Morning Post·6 days ago

Gold loses its shimmer in Asia over rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance

Asia’s gold rush is starting to lose some of its lustre, as surging oil prices due to the Iran war dampen rate-cut hopes that recently helped fuel one of the metal’s strongest rallies in years. A surge in energy costs has revived inflation concerns and made central banks less likely to cut rates, and this has made interest-bearing assets more attractive, according to analysts. Gold prices fell by 12 per cent from US$5,247.90 per troy ounce on February 27 to US$4,620 on Friday morning. The metal.

Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day

Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.