Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high – CNBC
- Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high CNBC
- AUD/USD Outlook: Inflation shifts RBA bets, but tech earnings drive the Aussie FOREX.com
- ASX falls for seventh day after CPI spike firms May rate rise bets AFR
- Inflation jumps to 4.6% in Australia as Iran war fuel shock begins to bite The Guardian
- Inflation details may give RBA pause for thought on interest rates Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine – BBC
- Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine BBC
- Kim Jong Un Confirms Soldier ‘Self-Blasting’ Policy in Ukraine Bloomberg.com
- Kim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture The Guardian
- Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation DW.com
- North Korea Is Honoring Some Of Its Soldiers Killed In The Ukraine War. But What About The Rest? Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week – The Guardian
- Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week The Guardian
- Somalia piracy: Another vessel seized as threat level increased BBC
- Pirates on the prowl again off Somalia’s coast Financial Times
- 'Efforts under way for release of Pakistani crew held in tanker hijacking' Pakistan Today
- Tanker 500NM At Sea Reports Approach as Surge in Somali Pirates Grows The Maritime Executive
Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon – The Guardian
- Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon The Guardian
- Lebanon’s PM slams Israel’s ‘war crimes’ as attack kills 3 rescue workers Al Jazeera
- Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold The New York Times
- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire BBC
- Opinion | Israel’s new “buffer zone” in Lebanon is a huge gift to Hezbollah MS NOW
Israeli contractor killed, son wounded by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon – The Times of Israel
- Israeli contractor killed, son wounded by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel
- IDF: Engineering contractor killed by Hezbollah drone explosion in south Lebanon Haaretz
- Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
- Weaker than a spider’s web: Hezbollah’s fiber thread traps the Merkava thecradle.co
- IDF races to counter Hezbollah's growing drone threat www.israelhayom.com
EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules – Reuters
- EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules Reuters
- EU legislators fail to clinch deal to delay AI law politico.eu
- Left-wing lawmakers blame Commission for stalled AI reform talks Euractiv
- AI omnibus: Trilogue postponed Table.Briefings
- AI Act Omnibus: What just happened and what comes next? IAPP
Canada’s deficit lower than expected thanks to higher oil prices – BBC
- Canada's deficit lower than expected thanks to higher oil prices BBC
- Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall The New York Times
- The upside-down world of Liberal budgets The Globe and Mail
- Canada Shows Improved Bottom Line on Economic Resilience, Higher Energy Prices WSJ
- Mark Carney shares blueprint for domestic strength amid global chaos Politico
Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.
Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull – CNN
- Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull CNN
- Indian billionaire’s son offers to house Pablo Escobar’s hippos at his private zoo The Guardian
- Colombia To Kill Dozens of Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’—Here’s Why Yahoo
- I’ll save Escobar’s ‘narco-hippos’ from execution, says billionaire’s son The Times
- Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos BBC
Trump’s face to feature on commemorative US passports
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India’s glass hub
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
Joint Statement in Support of Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Joint Statement in Support of Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal Al Jazeera
- China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama’s sovereignty AP News
- US-Led Bloc Condemns China Pressure on Panama-Flagged Ships gCaptain
- US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement Reuters
Joint Statement in Support of Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Joint Statement in Support of Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal Al Jazeera
- US, allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereignty Reuters
- US, regional allies condemn pressure on Panama, cite concerns over China’s actions Anadolu Ajansı
- Nations back Panama in port dispute with China The Copenhagen Post
$500M Russian Superyacht Makes Mystery Hormuz Blockade Run – The Daily Beast
- $500M Russian Superyacht Makes Mystery Hormuz Blockade Run The Daily Beast
- Luxury Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Passes Through Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- A $500 million superyacht linked with Russia’s richest man was just able to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz Fortune
- Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade BBC
- Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says Reuters
Is China’s military as strong as it looks? – Brookings
Putin says there are ‘no serious threats’ from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refinery as oil spills into city street – Meduza
- Putin says there are ‘no serious threats’ from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refinery as oil spills into city street Meduza
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again The Guardian
- Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia Reuters
- Third Ukraine strike on Tuapse hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations BBC