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Ukraine is deploying unmanned ground vehicles to carry out attacks and reduce soldier casualties. The vehicles are armed with bombs, guns, or rockets and are being used in various parts of the country.
The US cancelled a $1.2 billion air defence system sale to Turkey in 1989. The deal was part of a larger FMS programme that had been plagued by delays and cost overruns. The cancellation was a major blow to NATO's air defence capabilities in the region.
Iranian officials indicated their delegation would travel to Islamabad on Tuesday to meet with US negotiators led by Vice President JD Vance. Vance is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on the same day.
Iran has not made a decision on joining talks between Pakistan and the US. The two sides are set to meet in Islamabad in the coming days, with Pakistani authorities implementing extensive security measures. The meeting's agenda and participants remain unclear.
Israel marked Memorial Day, honouring its war dead. Critics say the event reinforces a one-sided narrative that excludes Palestinian sacrifices. The event is part of Israel's annual commemoration of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.
UN and EU officials assessed that $71 billion is needed over ten years to rebuild Gaza, covering housing, infrastructure, and public services. The estimate follows ongoing destruction from conflict and outlines long-term reconstruction costs.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei accused the US of violating a ceasefire after US forces seized an Iranian shipment. The seizure occurred in the Persian Gulf, where a US naval vessel intercepted and took control of the Iranian vessel.
Iran is positively reviewing participation in peace talks after a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering the move. Pakistan is working to end a US blockade that has been in place for several weeks.
Iran’s foreign ministry called for renewed dialogue with the US after the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker by the US Navy near the Strait of Hormuz, while hardline factions in Tehran dismissed the move as an act of aggression. The conflicting statements reflect domestic divisions as diplomatic tensions escalate.
US President Donald Trump said Israel never pressured him into war with Iran. Trump made the comment during a press conference, also stating that a US team was en route to Islamabad for Iran talks. Iranian officials said they had not yet decided whether to join a new round of US peace talks.
Oil prices climbed following US President Donald Trump’s statement that the US had seized an Iranian ship. The announcement came days after a joint US-Israel attack on Iran on 28 February, which triggered market volatility.
An Israeli soldier vandalized a Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking outrage. The Israeli military condemned the soldier's actions as severe, while the US ambassador demanded swift consequences. The incident occurred in a Christian town in Lebanon.
Iran's foreign minister warned the US against imposing new sanctions, saying they would be met with "strong and crushing" retaliation. The US has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials and entities in response to alleged human rights abuses and support for militant groups. The US has also warned Iran against escalating its nuclear program.
Iran said it has no plans for negotiation after the US seized its cargo ship. US negotiators will arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening. The US president said his negotiators would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening.
US President Trump said the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine will end on Wednesday evening. A further extension of the ceasefire is highly unlikely, he added. The ceasefire was brokered to halt violence in the region.
U. S. businesses began applying for Trump-era tariff refunds through an online portal, with total payouts expected to reach $160 billion. Consumers are unlikely to benefit as refunds target corporate payments, not individual shoppers.
Importers and their customs brokers can start filing refund claims for Trump-era tariffs declared unconstitutional on 20 April. The U. S. Customs and Border Protection portal opens at 8 a. m., allowing eligible businesses to recover duties collected under the invalidated measures.
Elon Musk declined an interview summons by French prosecutors investigating X, the social media platform. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed Musk's absence, stating it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".
Ugandan forces and troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo liberated roughly 200 hostages from the Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist militants known as the ADF.
The global ballistic fabrics market size reached 2.4 billion square meters in 2022. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.3% from 2023 to 2027. The market is driven by increasing demand from the defense and law enforcement sectors.
Pacific Island states are resisting attempts by powerful nations to weaken a key climate agreement aimed at decarbonising the shipping industry. The Pacific Islands Forum has expressed strong opposition to proposed changes that could undermine the agreement's effectiveness.
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