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Ukraine considers economic uses for the Chernobyl contaminated zone. Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.
Swiss International flight aborts takeoff in India, five injured. The incident occurred during takeoff.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five people and damaged a ship in port. Ukrainian attacks on Russia injure at least six people in Vologda region and annexed Crimea.
Sri Lanka seeks investors for the loss-making Mattala airport, which India has shown interest in operating through a joint venture. India has in the past expressed interest to operate the airport in Mattala, which has made headlines as the ‘world’s emptiest airport’, including through a joint venture with a Russian company.
Israel destroyed solar panels in south Lebanon.
Trump canceled a trip to Pakistan by Witkoff and Kushner amid fading peace talk hopes. Iran-US war latest: Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner’s trip to Pakistan as hopes for peace talks fade The Independent.
Landmines in Yemen continue to kill and maim despite ceasefire efforts. De-mining initiatives are ongoing. Landmines in Yemen continue to kill and maim, even amid ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining initiatives.
Donald Trump said a shooting incident will not deter him from winning in Iran. He made the statement amid ceasefire talks. US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Shooting incident won't deter me from win in Iran war, says Trump The Times of India.
Iran strikes damaged US bases, potentially costing billions to repair, including a damaged AWACS aircraft. A damaged US AWACS aircraft following an Iranian strike on a base in Saudi.
Iran's foreign minister said they have yet to see if the US is truly serious about diplomacy. The standoff between the US and Iran has choked off nearly all exports through the strait.
Two US citizens, Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, were killed in a raid in Negros Occidental province. The two Americans, identified as Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, arrived in Negros Occidental province about a month before they were killed, officials said in a statement late on Saturday (Apr 25).
Japan deployed 1,400 firefighters to battle wildfires in the north. The fires have been burning for five days, threatening a town still recovering from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The Taliban Foreign Ministry has announced plans to expand international relations through sports diplomacy. The ministry sees sports as a way to build connections with other countries and promote cultural exchange.
Colombian military officers denied a large-scale gold operation on their base. Officers denied that an illegal, large-scale gold operation was underway within earshot of their posts. But we had seen it with our own eyes.
Donald Trump praised the Secret Service for stopping a shooter. The incident sparked a venue safety debate. Donald Trump praised the Secret Service for stopping the shooter.
Americans worked 50 days in 2025 to fund war efforts. Contractors received twice the tax money as US troops. Contractors got twice the tax money that US troops did.
A shooting occurred at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Politicians and world leaders condemned the attack. US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.
Donald Trump was evacuated after gunshots at an event, his second close call after two assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign. This isn't the first time Trump has faced such a situation, as he had met with two assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign.
A Trump event was evacuated after gunshots at the same hotel where Ronald Reagan was shot 45 years ago. The entire room was ordered evacuated, and several hundred guests made their way into the Hilton lobby.
Aljamain Sterling wants a featherweight title shot against Volkanovski. He won unanimously against Zalal in Las Vegas. Sterling wants a featherweight title shot against Volkanovski after a unanimous win over Zalal in Las Vegas.
Democrat leader Ro Khanna said political violence is unacceptable in the US after a Secret Service agent was shot. My thoughts are with the brave Secret Service agent who was shot.
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