Politics

Trump amplifies 'hellhole' label for India and China in birthright citizenship row

US President Donald Trump has reignited international controversy by sharing a transcript and video from conservative commentator Michael Savage, which referred to India and China as "hellholes."

23 Apr 2026-17:16
Petition calls for release of Iranian activist detained in US

A petition has been launched calling for the release of Yousof Azizi, an Iranian researcher, journalist and political analyst, who has reportedly been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite holding valid legal status.

23 Apr 2026-16:35
Israeli settlers cross into Syria to demand new Golan Heights settlements - VIDEO

Dozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights on April 23, 2026, to demand the establishment of new settlements.

23 Apr 2026-16:28
Chinese warships transit near Japanese islands as regional defense buildup intensifies

A group of Chinese naval vessels passed near two Japanese islands administered by Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday.

23 Apr 2026-15:31
IRGC speedboats, UUVs ready to target US warships: Iran judiciary chief

Iran’s judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i has said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is prepared to target US naval vessels with speedboats and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).

23 Apr 2026-15:27
Zelenskyy overhauls SBU leadership in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has carried out personnel reshuffles in the leadership of the SBU in Kyiv and three regions, according to presidential decrees published on the Head of State's website.

23 Apr 2026-13:14
Two killed and ten injured as Russian drone strike partially destroys Dnipro high-rise

Two people were killed in a Russian overnight drone attack on the city of Dnipro, which partially destroyed a 13-story residential building, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Apr. 23.

23 Apr 2026-13:06
Iran parliament, Security Council review Hormuz control plan

Iran’s parliament and the Supreme National Security Council are jointly reviewing a proposal concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz, with no final determination yet on which body will take the lead in decision-making.

23 Apr 2026-12:56
Ukrainian veterans to train German military in modern drone warfare

For the first time, Ukrainian military instructors with direct frontline combat experience have arrived in Germany to train Bundeswehr units — a striking reversal of the training relationship that has defined Western military assistance to Ukraine since 2022, according to Militarniy.

23 Apr 2026-12:50
27 EU leaders gather in Cyprus: Ukraine, Gaza and energy crisis on table

The leaders of all 27 member states of the European Union are gathering in the Cyprus today for an informal European Council summit set against rising global tensions and economic pressure.

23 Apr 2026-12:43