It’s not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia’s food security
Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Exclusive: Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules – Reuters
- Exclusive: Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules Reuters
- Why Japan is now opening its door to lethal weapons exports dw.com
- Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate AP News
- Japan loosens the reins on defence exports The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- Uncle Sam may be pulling out from the Indo-Pacific—can a post-pacifist Japan could help fill the vacuum? Mint
New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent
The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.
Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine – NBC News
- Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine NBC News
- Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets The New York Times
- Sgt. Liem Ben Hamo, 19, killed by Hezbollah drone in south Lebanon The Times of Israel
- How Hezbollah’s fibre optic drones test Israel’s sophisticated radar system Al Jazeera
- Israel Now Using Netting To Protect Combat Vehicles Against Scourge Of Hezbollah Drones The War Zone
Iran Update Special Report, April 30, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, April 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, May 1, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC? Al Jazeera
- Trump Threatens Iran to “Better Get Smart Soon” Democracy Now!
- The Strange Case of Lebanon’s 'Ceasefire' RealClearWorld
Trump again criticizes Germany’s Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran – Reuters
- Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran Reuters
- Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon Politico
- Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war CNN
- Trump news at a glance: president doubles down on rift with Germany’s chancellor The Guardian
- Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens Al Jazeera
Brazil’s congress approves bill reducing prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro – The Guardian
- Brazil’s congress approves bill reducing prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro The Guardian
- Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence Reuters
- Jair Bolsonaro’s prison time likely to be reduced as Brazilian lawmakers block Lula veto Financial Times
- Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula’s veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro’s sentence AP News
- Brazil Congress Shortens Bolsonaro Sentence in Defeat for Lula Bloomberg
US falls below Ukraine in press freedom as global autocracy takes hold – Ars Technica
- US falls below Ukraine in press freedom as global autocracy takes hold Ars Technica
- US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF Al Jazeera
- Japan overtakes U.S. in global press freedom index The Japan Times
- Opinion | U.S. falls to its lowest ever World Press Freedom Index ranking Poynter
- World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises dw.com
Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham.
Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress
Palestine and Israel representatives had been lined up close together at the FIFA Congress in Canada.
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
U.S. Navy Destroyer Suffers Serious Fire in the Indo-Pacific – The Maritime Executive
- U.S. Navy Destroyer Suffers Serious Fire in the Indo-Pacific The Maritime Executive
- US Navy warship lost power and propulsion for hours, defense official says CNN
- Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say CBS News
- US Navy warship loses power and propulsion after ‘electrical malfunction’ The Hill
- ‘Engineering casualty’ knocks out electricity and propulsion on USS Higgins Military Times
First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension
American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
US gas reaches $4.30 per gallon; Trump says prices will drop after Iran war
Price of petrol in US jumps by nearly 30 cents in one week amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iran diplomatic deadlock.
Palestinians mourn football loving teenager killed by Israeli army
Mourners in Hebron laid to rest 16-year-old Ibrahim al-Khayatt who was shot in the chest by Israeli soldiers.
Brazil’s congress approves bill reducing prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro
President Lula’s veto of the bill was overturned by Brazil’s congress and senate, meaning it now awaits confirmation by supreme court
Brazil’s largely conservative congress has approved a bill reducing the prison sentence of the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted last year of attempting a coup.
The bill had initially been passed by congress in December, but President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vetoed it in January in a symbolic move marking three years since Bolsonaro supporters ransacked the capital, Brasília.
Continue reading...Kenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome from President William Ruto.