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.
Some Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal – The Washington Post
- Some Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal The Washington Post
- Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons amid Iran war The Guardian
- 30 Democratic lawmakers ask Rubio to reveal details of Israel’s nuclear program The Times of Israel
- US lawmakers seek transparency on Israel nuclear program The Jerusalem Post
- House Democrats urge Trump to address Israel’s nuclear program The Hill
World ‘unprepared’ for next pandemic as countries fail to agree on sharing information, tests and vaccines – The Guardian
Ukraine strikes Russian military facility more than 1,000 kilometres into Moscow’s territory – Euronews.com
- Ukraine strikes Russian military facility more than 1,000 kilometres into Moscow's territory Euronews.com
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 5, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine released new videos of its local missiles blasting off for 900-mile strikes on Russia's rear Business Insider
- Strike kills two people deep inside Russia, as Moscow prepares for scaled-back Victory Day parade CNN
- 2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Chuvashia The Moscow Times
26 Killed in Giant Firework Factory Explosion in China – The Daily Beast
- 26 Killed in Giant Firework Factory Explosion in China The Daily Beast
- 26 killed, 61 injured in fireworks factory explosion Cleveland.com
- Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26 The Guardian
- Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 26 The New York Times
- ‘Gunpowder, sparks’: volunteer hurt at China fireworks blast scene tells of clean-up risk South China Morning Post
Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm – AP News
- Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm AP News
- Japan Strikes Combat Role in South China Sea in Post-War Pivot Bloomberg.com
- Japan eyes ‘early transfer’ of used warships and aircraft to Philippines The Japan Times
- Japan, Philippines to launch working-level destroyer export talks Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Japan: Joint military exercises with the Philippines and the US Table.Briefings
Democracy After Orbánism? – Jacobin
- Democracy After Orbánism? Jacobin
- Hungary’s Election Is Already Paying Dividends for the EU and Ukraine. Is the U.S. Next? Just Security
- Can Viktor Orbán’s Defeat in Hungary Be a Role Model for Israel? The Nation
- What Europe is missing about Magyar Politico
- Orbán Addresses Historic Defeat, Warns of ‘Arbitrariness’ in Letter to Supporters Hungarian Conservative
Türkiye unveils its 1st intercontinental ballistic missile | Daily Sabah – Daily Sabah
- Türkiye unveils its 1st intercontinental ballistic missile | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
- Turkey unveils 6,000km ballistic missile at defence show The National
- From Ballistics to Cruise: Türkiye’s Missile Developments The International Institute for Strategic Studies
- Turkey flexes military muscle with new long-range hypersonic missile ynetnews
- Tayfun Block-4 and Its Launcher Shown for First Time at SAHA 2026 Мілітарний
Officials: Soldier Tried to Save Another Off Coast of Morocco – Newser
- Officials: Soldier Tried to Save Another Off Coast of Morocco Newser
- 1 missing U.S. soldier jumped into water to try to save another, search continues in Morocco, officials say CBS News
- A 600-person search continues for missing US soldiers off Morocco’s coast AP News
- New Details Emerge After U.S. Soldiers Fall Off Cliff The Daily Beast
- Soldier Fell into the Ocean During a Hike, Then Another Jumped in to Attempt a Rescue. They Both Remain Missing Days Later People.com
Macron touts Armenia’s turning point, stealing the show at EPC summit – Euronews.com
- Macron touts Armenia’s turning point, stealing the show at EPC summit Euronews.com
- Crooning diplomacy: France, Armenia leaders unite over shared icon Charles Aznavour France 24
- Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close The Guardian
- Macron sings about poor youth at state dinner in Armenia The Telegraph
- Macron Croons Classic Ballads at a State Dinner in Armenia for the French Leader U.S. News & World Report
Court remands 2 flotilla activists until Sunday; lawyer claims one was on fishing trip – The Times of Israel
- Court remands 2 flotilla activists until Sunday; lawyer claims one was on fishing trip The Times of Israel
- Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction Al Jazeera
- Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla BBC
- Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10 Reuters
- Sinking the ‘condom flotilla’: How Israel took control of the Global Sumud Flotilla narrative The Jerusalem Post
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
Moscow shuts down airports and mobile signals as Victory Day parade looms – The Guardian
- Moscow shuts down airports and mobile signals as Victory Day parade looms The Guardian
- Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades AP News
- Analysis: Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats CNN
- In Russia, Victory Day Is Starting to Feel Like Defeat The Bulwark
- Russia’s Air Defense Shift to Moscow Opens Strike Opportunities — Zelensky Мілітарний
Counter-terror investigation into synagogue fire – BBC
- Counter-terror investigation into synagogue fire BBC
- Police investigate suspected arson attack at former synagogue in east London The Guardian
- Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- UK counterterrorism police investigate arson attack at former synagogue Al Jazeera
- Fire breaks out at former London synagogue in latest attack against UK Jews The Jerusalem Post
Cruise ship waiting for help ff Cape Verde’s coast in Atlantic Ocean after 3 die in suspected hantavirus outbreak – ABC7 Los Angeles
- Cruise ship waiting for help ff Cape Verde's coast in Atlantic Ocean after 3 die in suspected hantavirus outbreak ABC7 Los Angeles
- Masks, movies and solo deck walks: life aboard a hantavirus-hit cruise ship CNN
- Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there Reuters
- How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified AP News
- Hantavirus Outbreaks Are Rare, but They Aren’t Going Away and There’s No Cure The New York Times
Zelensky condemns Russian ‘utter cynicism’ as it strikes ahead of truce – BBC
- Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce BBC
- Zelensky Accuses Putin of ‘Utter Cynicism’ After Russia hits Ukraine Energy Plants Despite Cease-Fire Claims Time Magazine
- Zelenskyy condemns Russian ‘cynicism’ over parade truce as attack kills five The Guardian
- Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire AP News
- Russia Launches Overnight Drone, Missile Barrage Across Ukraine, Civilians Injured Kyiv Post