‘Israel has a right to defend itself,’ Biden tells Netanyahu, as Blinken calls Palestinian leader Abbas to condemn rocket attacks US President Joe Biden voiced staunch support for Tel Aviv in a call with the Israeli PM, while Secretary of State Tony Blinken scolded a Palestinian leader for Hamas rocket fire as IDF warplanes hammer Gaza 13.05.2021
Live Updates: At Least Nine Killed, Over a Dozen Hospitalised After School Shooting in Kazan, Russia An armed teenager who assaulted a school in the city of Kazan, Russia on Tuesday was arrested by the police 12.05.2021
Israel bombs 130 Gaza targets in retaliation for 200 Hamas rockets, after police clash with worshipers in Jerusalem The Israeli military has conducted dozens of deadly strikes across Gaza, after Hamas launched a barrage of rockets, itself accusing Israeli authorities of violently suppressing Palestinian worshipers on a major night of Ramadan 11.05.2021
At least 13 killed in two bus bombings across Afghanistan as Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire At least 13 people were killed and almost 40 were injured overnight in two bus bombings in Afghanistan. The attacks came shortly after the Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday later this week 10.05.2021
Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day with traditional grand military parade in Moscow An annual military parade was held on Moscow’s iconic Red Square as Russia celebrates victory over Nazi Germany in World War II 09.05.2021
‘Israel is not a country, but a terrorist camp,’ Iran’s leader Khamenei says Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has blasted Israel as nothing more than a “terrorist camp” and urged the Palestinians to unite their efforts in fighting Tel Aviv 07.05.2021
"Quick response": major NATO military exercises kicked off near Russian borders The military exercise Swift Response, according to the headquarters of the Estonian Defense Forces, began on the evening of 5 May 06.05.2021
World sees US as significantly greater threat to democracy than Russia & China – survey A poll taken in 53 countries has found that 44% of people around the world consider the United States to be a threat to their democracy – significantly less than those who believe the same about China and Russia 05.05.2021
23 dead, 70 injured in Mexico City metro COLLAPSE – mayor Twenty three people including minors died and around 70 were injured after a portion of an overpass carrying a metro train collapsed on a busy road in a southern suburb of Mexico City on Monday night 04.05.2021
Turkey opens new explosives production facility Turkey has completed the construction of a new plant for the production of explosives and ammunition 03.05.2021
‘Blind destructive rage’: At least 93 police officers injured, more than 350 protesters arrested during chaotic May Day in Berlin May Day celebrations in Germany’s capital devolved into rioting, with burning barricades and scuffles between protesters and police. Nearly 100 officers were injured in the skirmishes, local security officials said on Sunday 02.05.2021
Accusations of racism, criticism as Australia introduces CRIMINAL sanctions for citizens intending to arrive home from India Australia has temporarily banned all arrivals from India and announced punishment of up to five years in jail for those attempting to return home. The move incited harsh criticism, being dubbed as “racist” and “disproportionate.” 01.05.2021
May 2 declared ‘day of national mourning’ in Israel after 45 die in stampede at Jewish religious festival Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said May 2 will be a day of mourning for the dozens killed in a stampede during a religious event on Friday. A watchdog had warned that the site was not suited for large gatherings 30.04.2021
Myanmar military bases targeted with rocket fire days after rebels attack outpost on Thai border The Myanmar military has confirmed two air force bases, in Magway and Meiktila, came under rocket fire on Thursday within days of rebels seizing control of an outpost on the Thai border 29.04.2021
Lavrov: Russian Government to Soon Present List of Unfriendly Countries, Criteria Are Clear The Russian government will soon present a list of unfriendly countries, the criteria are clear, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Sputnik 28.04.2021
French defense minister threatens ‘sanctions’ against ex-generals behind open letter blasting Islamism and ‘suburban hordes’ French Defense Minister Florence Parly has said that former high-ranking military personnel may be punished for signing a letter urging the president to stop the looming disintegration of the country and possible civil war 27.04.2021
‘Full closure’: Turkey set for weeks-long lockdown, Erdogan says, amid country’s stubborn Covid-19 death rate Turkey will enter a nationwide lockdown later this month until May 17, which will include school closures and intercity travel curbs, in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19, President Tayyip Erdogan has announced 26.04.2021
Pashinyan announced his resignation from the post of Prime Minister of Armenia Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, whose dismissal was sought by the Armenian opposition, resigned on Sunday, April 25. He announced this during the message 25.04.2021
‘DRONE ATTACK’ leaves Iranian tanker ablaze off Syrian coast – reports A suspected drone attack left an oil tanker ablaze off the coast of Syria, the country’s state media said. The tanker was reportedly of Iranian origin 24.04.2021
