Explosions rock Port Sudan, army intercepts drones
Port Sudan has been hit by days of assaults by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces damaging its main gateway for humanitarian aid.
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Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins
Cities in Ukraine have been spared Russian drone and missile attacks as a 72-hour truce kicks in, but Kyiv says Moscow continues its assaults in the east.
US to stop bombing Yemeni Houthis after deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Yemen's Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and US bombing will also cease.
Strikes kill dozens in Gaza as new Israeli push nears
An air strike has hit a school sheltering displace Palestinians in the latest bloodshed in Gaza, as Israel prepares to intensify its campaign against Hamas.
‘Act of war’: India hits targets in Pakistani territory
Tensions between India and Pakistan are soaring after India struck "terrorist camps" in Pakistani Kashmir, in an attack that Islamabad brands an act of war.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each
Ukraine and Russia have concluded one of the largest prisoner exchanges since Moscow invaded its neighbour in 2022.
Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.
Israel approves plan to capture ‘all of Gaza’
Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.
Yemen’s Houthis say they are targeting Israeli airports
Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned they are targeting Israel's airports after one of their missiles penetrated air defence systems.
West wants to provoke me to use nuclear weapons: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is currently no need to use nuclear weapons and hopes it "will not be necessary in the future".
Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will be intensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of a new offensive in the Gaza Strip but an official says the operation is on hold until next week.
Ukraine minister repeats red lines in parliament speech
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has told parliament the government will not agree to recognise any temporarily occupied territories as Russian.
Israel says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Israel says sirens have been activated in a number of areas after a missile was reportedly launched by Yemen.
Russian drone attack wounds dozens in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging stronger support from Ukraine's allies after Russia launched a drone strike on the country's second city.
Missile from Yemen’s Houthis lands near Israel airport
A missile launched from Yemen has landed near Israel's main airport, with eight people taken to hospital.
Putin hopes nukes ‘will not be required’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there's no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise.
Israeli strikes inside Syria after sectarian violence
Deadly sectarian violence between Sunni gunmen and the minority Druze has prompted Israel to strike inside Syria for the second time in as many days.
Ukrainian drone strike kills at least seven: Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack on Oleshky has killed at least seven people in the Russian-occupied south of the country, local officials and the Kremlin say.
Gaza medic held since rescue worker killings released
A Palestinian medic who survived after 15 of his colleagues were killed by the Israeli army has been released back to Gaza.
Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent
The US and Ukraine have struck a minerals and investment deal after President Donald Trump pressed Kyiv to pay back Washington for helping it repel Russia.
Head of Pakistani Kashmir urges international mediation
The head of Pakistan-administered Kashmir is calling for rapid international diplomacy to de-escalate tensions with India after an attack that killed 26 people.
Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin
Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war far "too complex" to be done quickly, a senior Kremlin official says.
At least 68 killed in alleged US strike on Yemen prison
The US military says it has hit more than 800 targets since launching sustained air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
Ukraine and US unimpressed with Putin ceasefire promise
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised a three-day ceasefire commemorating 80 years since victory over Nazi Germany, but Ukraine wants permanent peace.
Iran port explosion death toll rises to 70
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a probe to "uncover any negligence or intent" behind the deadly blast at the country's main port.
Sudan’s RSF blamed for deadly Omdurman attack
Dozens of people from Omdurman were allegedly kidnapped and 30 killed by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, authorities say.
Vatican Trump meeting could prove historic: Zelenskiy
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his meeting with Donald Trump could prove historic if the peaceful end to Ukraine's war with Russia that they discussed is achieved.
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says
Hospitals in the Gaza Strip have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in 24 hours of Israeli strikes, local officials say.
Trump, Zelenskiy hold ‘good’ talks in Vatican basilica
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy have spoken for 15 minutes at the Vatican in a meeting US officials called "very productive".
Pakistan seeks neutral probe into Kashmir attack
Pakistan's interior minister says the nation will co-operate with a "neutral" investigation into the deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir.
Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10
The Kremlin has announced a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II.