Putin proposes resumption of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

Russian president says ceasefire may be negotiated in Turkish metropolis

Burkina Faso turns to Russia for military and science aid

President Traore praised Russia’s military modernisation and discussed defence cooperation during a Kremlin meeting with Vladimir Putin.

France in troop talks with UK, Ukraine

Macron says France is in discussion with British and Ukrainian partners about supporting Ukraine with a potential military presence on the ground.

US: Pakistan-India reach ceasefire

Pakistan, India also confirm they have agreed to stop all firing and military action

Pakistan retaliates as tensions with India escalate

The latest round of fighting was triggered by an attack on India’s side of Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindu men

Qatari team searches for bodies of Americans killed by ISIS in Syria

ISIS, which controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq between 2014 and 2017, beheaded several Western hostages, including Americans, and released videos of the killings

Iran to send missile launchers to Russia

Iran is preparing to send Fath-360 missile launchers to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, according to Western and regional officials.

Migrants waited hours on airstrip after Libya deportation order

Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.

South Africa opposes US accepting white Afrikaner refugees

South Africa raises concerns with the US over resettling white Afrikaners under refugee status, disputing accusations of racial discrimination.

Robert Prevost elected as first US pope, takes name Pope Leo XIV

A moderate figure with a long history of service within the Church, Prevost, 69, was closely aligned with Pope Francis and had spent years as a missionary in Peru

Russia and China mark WWII victory amid ongoing Ukraine conflict

The parade, scheduled for 0700 GMT, will feature thousands of Russian soldiers marching and military hardware such as intercontinental ballistic missiles and tanks parading past Lenin’s Mausoleum on Red Square

Trump urges 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce for peace

US President Trump urges an unconditional ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and says it should lead toward a broader peace agreement.

US slashes $50 million in aid due to drug thefts in Zambia

The US will cut $50 million in health aid to Zambia due to its weak response to stolen medicines meant for public use.

Russia and DRC push to deepen their military partnership

Defence ministers Belousov and Mondjo discussed broadening cooperation in military and technical fields during a bilateral meeting.

Greece and Egypt forge new strategic partnership

Greece and Egypt sign a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability.

India strikes Pakistan, igniting war

India launched airstrikes on five sites in Pakistan, killing three and injuring twelve, prompting Pakistan to vow retaliation.

Nearly half of Gazans open to leaving, support anti-Hamas protests

Although Israeli officials have expressed willingness to assist Gazans wishing to leave, little progress has been made in persuading other countries to accept refugees

Rwanda may host US deportees in new talks

Rwanda is negotiating with the US to accept third-country deportees, mirroring a failed UK deal and raising questions about human rights concerns.

Chinese defence ministry hosts African military delegation

Nearly 100 military officials from 40 African countries are visiting China for 10 days to take part in defence exchanges and tour major cities.

UK police extend detention of seven Iranians in terrorism probe

Authorities were granted permission to hold four Iranians, aged between 29 and 46, who were arrested over a suspected plot targeting a specific location

Pakistan tests missile as India tensions rise; Moody’s warns

Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors have deteriorated sharply following an April 22 attack in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 people

Oman’s sultan visits Algeria to renew ties after 52-year pause

Oman’s sultan meets Algerian president in Algiers to boost cooperation and regional dialogue, marking a major diplomatic milestone after decades.

Iran unveils advanced missile as tensions with US escalate

Tehran’s missile reveal adds pressure to already strained U.S.-Iran ties and follows threats involving regional allies and adversaries.

Netanyahu to convene security cabinet on Gaza War and aid plans

In a video message posted on X, Netanyahu said the meeting would focus on “the next stage” of the ongoing conflict in Gaza

Seven Iranians among eight arrested in UK counterterrorism operations

In one operation, five men, including four Iranians, were detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

Trump to meet Gulf leaders in Riyadh amid key diplomacy push

Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13 to 16 will mark the first foreign visit of his second term, following a brief stop in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

Israel deploys forces in Southern Syria amid sectarian violence

Israel asserted that it was responding to the entry of “hostile forces” into the region, citing its responsibility to safeguard the Druze population

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