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
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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.
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