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Death toll in Nigeria village attack rises to 50

Armed men killed 50 people in a village in Niger state in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week, humanitarian sources said Thursday, in a much higher toll than previously reported.

09 Apr 2026-17:30
China signals military escalation with 40-day airspace shutdown near Taiwan

The Chinese government recently announced an unusual 40-day air exclusion zone off the coast of Shanghai without explanation.

09 Apr 2026-16:41
China's Foreign Minister to visit Pyongyang amid summit speculation

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week for a two-day trip, Beijing said, as it prepares to host US President Donald Trump next month.

09 Apr 2026-16:29
Trump considers "punitive" plan to pull troops from NATO allies over Iran war stance

President Donald Trump is weighing a radical proposal to withdraw forces and close major European bases as punishment for NATO members that failed to support the US-led war against Iran.

09 Apr 2026-16:17
Kadyrov denies reports that Chechen forces might join the war for Iran

Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov has said that Chechen units will not take part in potential military action on Iran’s side in its conflict with Israel and the US.

09 Apr 2026-15:32
Pashinyan denies secret Putin talks and calls Moscow trip a success

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has denied holding a secret meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to Moscow, describing the trip as successful.

09 Apr 2026-14:58
Iran war to double Russia’s April oil tax revenue to $9 billion

Russia will see revenue from its biggest ‌single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran.

09 Apr 2026-14:47
Zelenskyy claims the US ignores Russian aid to Iran due to trust in Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had tried to draw the United States' attention to Russia's support for Iran in the war, but these efforts proved futile due to Washington's stance.

09 Apr 2026-14:34
Nairobi and UN clash over misconduct allegations in Kenya-led mission

Kenya disputes a UN report citing allegations of sexual abuse by a Kenyan-staffed anti-gang force in Haiti. Kenya's Foreign Minister claims their inquiry found the allegations unsubstantiated, countering a UN report affirming them.

09 Apr 2026-14:21
Japan and Australia to deepen defense ties

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles agreed Wednesday to continue strengthening security cooperation.

09 Apr 2026-13:44