Russia launches strikes on Kharkiv, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukraine conducts drone attacks on Russian city of Novorossiysk, injuring 5. The conflict intensifies as Zelensky rejects Russia's proposed 3-day truce.

Russia-Ukraine war: US withdraws from Ukraine peace talks

A humanitarian aid ship carrying 12 crew members and civilians was bombed by drones in Gaza, sparking outrage. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition blames Israel for the attack, calling it a 'shameful act of war'.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF strike on a community kitchen claims lives of six people

Russian forces launched heavy attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv city, causing widespread destruction and injuring at least 50 people. The assault marks a new escalation in the ongoing war, drawing international condemnation.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kharkiv devastated by Russian strikes, 50 reported injured

Ukraine's ongoing struggle with corruption has reached a new level, as authorities reveal a scheme involving the production and distribution of over 120,000 defective mortar shells sent to the frontline, putting soldiers at serious risk and highlighting deeper issues within the country's defense sector.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine corruption scandal: 120,000 faulty mortar rounds sent to frontline

#GRAVITAS | In a landmark achievement for fusion energy, ITER-- an international collaboration of more than 30 countries has completed all components to put together the world’s largest superconducting electromagnet system. Watch this video to find out more.

Global nuclear fusion project crosses major milestone

On May 1, 2025, a Russian drone strike killed seven people in Oleshky, Kherson region, Ukraine. The attack occurred shortly after Ukraine and the U.S. signed a significant minerals deal. This agreement grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian mineral resources and establishes a joint reconstruction fund, aiming to bolster Ukraine's economy amid ongoing conflict with Russia .

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's MASS drone attack destroys Ukraine's Oleshky

Vietnam is celebrating 50 years of unification. North and South Vietnam were unified on the 30th of April 1975 when communist forces from North Vietnam entered Saigon City, marking the end of nearly two decade long civil war. Watch in for more details!

Vietnamese Celebrates 50 Years Since End Of Vietnam War With Festive Parade

Syria witnesses another wave of sectarian violence as clashes between Druze gunmen and Syrian authorities result in 14 deaths. The Syrian War Monitor reports 7 Druze gunmen killed, sparking concerns over ongoing instability and tensions in the region.

Syrian authorities strike deal with Druze leaders after clashes

7 Druze gunmen killed in clashes: Syrian war monitor

The Trump administration warns it will end mediation efforts between Ukraine and Russia unless 'concrete proposals' are made, signaling a potential shift in US foreign policy priorities.

Russia-Ukraine war: US warns to step back as mediators if there's no progress in truce deal

Israel launches airstrikes on Al-Mawasi displacement camp in Khan Younis, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu government faces international scrutiny over civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis.

Israel strikes Al-Mawasi camp: Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operation

Israel has conducted airstrikes on over 50 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, vowing to prevent the group from using Beirut's suburbs as a safe haven. The strikes targeted buildings used to store missiles. Meanwhile, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar announces his resignation.

Israel-Hezbollah war: Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' |

Russian President Putin has ordered a three-day truce in Ukraine starting May 8, while Ukraine demands an immediate ceasefire lasting at least 30 days. Ukrainian President Zelensky calls the move an 'attempt at manipulation', questioning why the truce wouldn't start immediately.

Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio tells Russian counterpart time to end 'senseless war'

Israel-Hezbollah war: Israel struck over 50 terror targets in Lebanon

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv demands immediate ceasefire lasting at least 30 days

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin orders 3-day truce in Ukraine for Victory Day

On April 27, 2025, Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburb of Hadath, killing at least 17 people. The strike targeted a Hezbollah-linked site, escalating regional tensions.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel strikes Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut

India and Pakistan heighten military preparedness amid rising tensions. India boosts naval presence in the Arabian Sea, while Pakistan conducts a three-day air warfare exercise, deploying fighter jets and airlifting ammunition and missiles. Reports suggest China has supplied PL-15 missiles to Pakistan, further escalating the situation.

India-Pak tensions: India naval movements in Arabian Sea, Pak arms bases in South

Deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 17, with dozens trapped under rubble. Rescue teams search for survivors as the death toll surpasses 84 in 24 hours. Many were injured, with fears of more trapped under debris.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strikes kill 17 across Gaza, dozens trapped under rubble

Top Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik killed in car explosion near Moscow, hours before Putin-West meeting on ceasefire. Russia launches murder probe, accusing Ukraine of murder plot, and calls Moskalik a 'legitimate target'

Top Russian General killed in car explosion near Moscow, Kremlin launches murder probe

Russia claims victory in Ukraine's Kursk offensive, with Putin attributing success to North Korean troops. Meanwhile, Trump urges Zelensky to strike a peace deal with Russia, following a meeting on the sidelines of the Pope's funeral.

Russia declares Ukraine's Kursk offensive a failure, Putin credits North Korean troops for success

In an interview with BBC, Kyiv Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, suggested that Ukraine might have to cede territory to Russia as part of a temporary peace deal. His comments came after a deadly Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in 12 deaths and over 80 injuries, marking one of the most devastating assaults on the Ukrainian capital city in recent months.

Kyiv mayor suggests land compromise for peace after deadly Russian attack

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure from the families of hostages, his own war cabinet, and the Shin Bet over his decision to continue the war in Gaza.

'Stop the Gaza War': Israelis anti-govt march

Donald Trump has blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for the failure to end the war, accusing him of refusing a deal that would essentially recognise the 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimea by Russia.

Zelensky, Trump clash over US's u-turn on 2014 Crimea annexation by Russia

In a televised speech from the  West Bank, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called Hamas "sons of dogs" and accused them of handing Israel "free excuses" to continue its bombardment of Gaza. Abbas demanded Hamas release all remaining Israeli hostages, calling their captivity Israel’s primary justification for continuing what he described as "genocide" in Gaza.

Hamas 'sons of dogs' says Palestinian authority President, demands hostage release

At least about nine people have been killed and 63 others have been wounded in a major missile attack on Kiev the Ukrainian air force has said that the Russians fired about 70 missiles and 145 drones at Ukraine overnight the main target of course was the capital city of Kyiv where five districts have suffered major damage including the fires in garages and the administrative buildings. Watch this for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Damage reported in two districts after missile attack on Kyiv

Russia fires a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv. At least eight killed in Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decides to cut short his South Africa trip.

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump slams Zelensky for not accepting Crimea loss to Moscow

Russia fires a barrage of missiles & drones at Kyiv

#GRAVITAS |  An Israeli strike on a school in Gaza City killed over 20 Palestinians. Local medics say the strike also torched tents and classrooms where displaced families took shelter.  In another incident, Israeli strikes targeted tents in the southern city of Khan Yunis. Watch this report to find out more.

Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza city kills 23

Russia has intensified its drone campaign across Ukraine, with a fresh wave of attacks striking Marhanets in Dnipropetrovsk. The Russian drone hit a bus carrying workers and killed nine, according to Kyiv officials.

Russian drone attack on worker bus in Ukraine's Marhanets claims 9 lives

Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa was rocked by a massive overnight drone assault launched by Russian forces. As the war grinds on, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for talks, urging Moscow to agree to a ceasefire on civilian targets. According to a post on the Kremlin website, the Russian president said Russia is "always positive about a ceasefire" when answering a question about the Easter truce from the media.

Russia smashes Odesa with drones, Putin ready for direct talks with Ukraine

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