West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election
West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected stepping down after her party’s defeat.
Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions
Authorities target accused foreign agents, citing national security, as executions and confiscation of assets intensify.
Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general
Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional duties
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has appointed a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor as the country’s new governor general, saying her appointment would reflect the importance of global institutions.
Louise Arbour, a celebrated jurist, served as United Nations commissioner and prosecuted war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles III.
Continue reading...Boko Haram militants kill at least 23 troops in Chad attack – DW.com
- Boko Haram militants kill at least 23 troops in Chad attack DW.com
- Boko Haram attack kills 23 soldiers in Chad’s Lake Chad region Al Jazeera
- At least 24 soldiers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Chad africanews.com
- Boko Haram militants kill 23 soldiers in an attack on a military post, Chad says AP News
- Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24: military, local officials Index-Journal
Norway to reopen three gasfields closed down last century – Financial Times
- Norway to reopen three gasfields closed down last century Financial Times
- Norwegian government attacked over decision to reopen North Sea gasfields The Guardian
- Norway reopens North Sea gas fields to power millions of homes Yahoo
- Norway offers oil, gas exploration areas closer to coast than 'ever before' amid high energy prices Anadolu Ajansı
- Following the warmest April on record, Norway offers 38 areas in the Barents Sea for drilling The Barents Observer
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space – CNN
- One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space CNN
- Mexico City is sinking up to 14 inches per year, satellite images show Space
- NASA Satellite Reveals Just How Fast Mexico City Is Sinking ScienceAlert
- Mexico City is sinking faster than ever, new NASA data reveals Mexico News Daily
- One of the world’s largest cities is sinking by nearly a foot annually — risking displacement of millions of citizens New York Post
Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard says he’s entering politics, slams Netanyahu and Bennett – The Times of Israel
- Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard says he’s entering politics, slams Netanyahu and Bennett The Times of Israel
- Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat The Guardian
- Jonathan Pollard, once jailed in US for spying, says he will enter Israeli politics ynetnews
- Ex-US Navy analyst who sold secrets to Israel wants Gaza cleansed by force madhyamamonline.com
- From Spy to Candidate: Jonathan Pollard Officially Enters Israeli Politi JFeed
New Details Emerge After U.S. Soldiers Fall Off Cliff – The Daily Beast
- New Details Emerge After U.S. Soldiers Fall Off Cliff The Daily Beast
- 1 missing U.S. soldier jumped into water to try to save another, search continues in Morocco, officials say CBS News
- Search underway for two U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco The Washington Post
- Soldier Fell into the Ocean During a Hike, Then Another Jumped in to Attempt a Rescue. They Both Remain Missing Days Later People.com
- 2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco AP News
Boko Haram attack kills 23 soldiers in Chad’s Lake Chad region
Chad's army says the attack by the Nigeria-based armed group came on the island of Barka Tolorom.
Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia over drone attack on Khartoum airport – AP News
- Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia over drone attack on Khartoum airport AP News
- Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks Al Jazeera
- Sudan army says UAE and Ethiopia linked to Khartoum drone attack Reuters
- Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport BBC
- Sudan: INGOs Sound Alarm as Drone Strikes Devastate Civilians and Civilian Objects ReliefWeb
Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians, including a child, in Gaza, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians, including a child, in Gaza, medics say Reuters
- Reports: One killed, several wounded in IDF strike in Gaza The Times of Israel
- 3 Gazans killed by Israeli fire in last 24 hours, death toll tops 72,600 Anadolu Ajansı
- Special Report: Ceasefire Violations in Gaza Genocide Watch
- Reported impact snapshot | Gaza Strip (29 April 2026) at 15:00 ReliefWeb
Reuters reports Ukraine strikes Kinef oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Region, forcing shutdown – Meduza
- Reuters reports Ukraine strikes Kinef oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Region, forcing shutdown Meduza
- Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities The Washington Post
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 3, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia NBC News
- Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia’s Primorsk oil port and ships The Guardian
LIVE: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg) – Champions League semifinal
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What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?
If confirmed, it would be Iran’s first attack on the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8.
What’s happening in Mali one week after attack by armed groups? All we know
Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister.
Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks
Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.
Hegseth says US ‘hasn’t capitulated on anything’ regarding Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a reporter the US had not capitulated on its demands from Iran.
How to Explain the Inexplicable War in Iran? – Jacobin
- How to Explain the Inexplicable War in Iran? Jacobin
- The Iran War has real political risks — but don’t ignore its strategic payoff The Hill
- Iran’s Unexpected Resilience The Atlantic
- Here’s how to crush Tehran in three moves Foundation for Defense of Democracies
- America’s hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages Responsible Statecraft
Coup in Russia, Kremlin in Lockdown: Western Intel Claims Putin Under Fire; Real Threat or Disinfo Campaign? – EurAsian Times
- Coup in Russia, Kremlin in Lockdown: Western Intel Claims Putin Under Fire; Real Threat or Disinfo Campaign? EurAsian Times
- Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says CNN
- Vladimir Putin hunkers down for fear of assassination Financial Times
- “Russia Has Two Paths Left” Важные истории
- Putin Living In Bunkers As Kremlin Fears Drones, Coups And Assassination: Report NDTV
US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth
Trump aide says the US has established a security 'dome' for ships over Hormuz, but traffic in strait remains stalled.