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Trump issues stern warning to Tehran as new info surfaces on the rescue of a US pilot

Trump threatened to escalate strikes on Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened by Tuesday, following the successful rescue of two downed US aviators.

05 Apr 2026-18:30
Secret service investigating reports of gunfire just steps from the White House

The US secret service is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House, though no injuries were reported and security has been increased as a precaution.

05 Apr 2026-18:13
Russia aims for buffer zone in Dnipropetrovsk, says Ukraine’s army chief

Ukraine's army chief warns that Russian forces are pushing to create a buffer zone in the Dnipropetrovsk region despite recent Ukrainian territorial gains.

05 Apr 2026-17:35
Zelenskyy: Russia shared coordinates for 50 Israeli energy targets with Iran

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Russia provided Iran with satellite intelligence on over 50 Israeli civilian energy facilities, sharing battlefield expertise and strategic data to facilitate strikes against Israel's infrastructure.

05 Apr 2026-16:46
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to unblock strait of Hormuz if allies ask

President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is prepared to help reopen the strait of Hormuz but is waiting for a formal request from partners.

05 Apr 2026-16:24
US and Ukraine hold joint drone-combat training in Texas - VIDEO

The US Department of State and the DEA partnered with Ukrainian experts in Texas to share advanced tactics for using drones to counter drug cartels and criminal organizations.

05 Apr 2026-15:25
Israeli jets conducted four air raids targeting southern Beirut

An Al-Aman gas station on Hadi Nasrallah avenue was destroyed, according to a Civil Defense source.

05 Apr 2026-14:54
Zakharova: External powers using energy and politics to undermine Hungary

Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused foreign powers of attempting to strip Hungary of its sovereignty through political meddling and energy blockades.

05 Apr 2026-14:40
Russian strikes kill 9, wound 95 across Ukraine in 24 hours

Russian drone wave hits 10 locations, leaving 9 dead and 95 injured.

05 Apr 2026-13:56
Tehran claims destruction of multiple 'enemy aircraft' during US pilot extraction

Iran reports US aircraft downed during Isfahan military operation.

05 Apr 2026-13:31