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Russia’s main Black Sea oil port of Novorossiysk was on fire again after a second Ukrainian drone strike in just a few days, in a fresh blow to Moscow’s vital energy exports and war finances. Novorossiysk is one of Russia’s most important…
Russia has urged the United States (U.S) to abandon what it described as the “language of ultimatums” and return to negotiations as tensions around Iran continue to rise. The call came after a phone conversation between Russian Foreign…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared that it will fully support any United States‑led international operation to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising regional tensions and continued disruption of global shipping…
The United Kingdom (UK) has released a new operational update on its military stance in the Middle East as allied capitals prepare for further escalation in the conflict with Iran and renewed bombing across the region. In a statement…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed in a statement dated April 5 that approximately 165 rocket launches by Hezbollah landed inside or near positions of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon. According to…
President Donald Trump has placed Vice President JD Vance in charge of investigating what he described as “massive” fraud by Democratic politicians. In a Truth Social post on April 3, Trump called the new role a “Fraud Czar” position,…
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned against further escalation of the war involving Iran, arguing that military strikes and sustained bombing campaigns are unlikely to produce lasting regime change. He pointed to past Western…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the immediate removal and retirement of U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. The decision, confirmed by multiple officials and first reported by CBS News, occurs as Hegseth advances efforts…
U.S President Donald Trump has removed Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General and named his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to take over the Justice Department on an interim basis, a move that deepens concerns about the growing influence…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a direct ultimatum to Iran after claiming that American strikes destroyed the country’s biggest bridge, escalating tensions as fighting linked to the Strait of Hormuz continued to disrupt the Middle…
Argentina has ordered Iran’s top diplomat in Buenos Aires to leave the country within 48 hours, sharply escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. In an official statement issued on April 2, 2026, Argentina’s Ministry of…
Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi has been seriously injured in an apparent assassination attempt. His wife was reportedly killed in the attack, which comes as the United States and Israel continue airstrikes into a fifth week.…
A Joint statement by the foreign ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar has been issued by the Arab Nations on the death penalty Law in the West Bank. Arab Nations strongly condemned the…
The U.S Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, issued a security alert on April 2 on the potential militia attack. According to the Embassy, Iran-aligned Iraqi terrorist militias may intend to carry out attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24 to…
Senator Rand Paul has distanced himself from much of Washington to support Donald Trump’s longstanding criticism of NATO, arguing that the military alliance does not impose automatic war obligations on the United States (U.S) and cannot…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a rare, sweeping speech directly to the American public, accusing Washington of creating hostility with Tehran to justify military pressure, sanctions, and regional dominance. In a public…
Britain has been thrown into a fresh security debate after US President Donald Trump suggested the United States (U.S) could leave NATO on April 1, 2026, raising fears about the future of the alliance and the safety of Britain’s nuclear…
Attorney John Sauer, the United States (U.S) Solicitor General, has laid out how the federal government would handle children born in the U.S if automatic birthright citizenship were no longer recognized for certain parents. Sauer…
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has stated during an interview with Sky News that Israel plans to establish a 30-kilometre buffer zone inside southern Lebanon, extending to the Litani River. The establishment of the buffer will…
United States (US) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he does not ‘understand why the base’ does not have confidence in President Donald Trump’s ability to execute military plans in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking at a press…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to growing scrutiny over restrictions affecting church access in Jerusalem’s Old City. Speaking in an interview with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy on March 30, Netanyahu addressed reports…
President Donald Trump is facing a policy dilemma over the direction of the ongoing war involving Iran, as discussions continue within his administration. At the same time, key Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,…
United States (US) President Donald Trump claimed that birthright citizenship in the United States is being exploited by foreigners who pay to have their children recognized as US citizens. In a statement on March 30, he emphasized that…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that if his demands are not met, he will blow up all oil wells in the region and also cut off the region’s supply of clean water. In a public statement on his official…
