Politics

Ukrainian drone strike kills worker at Zaporizhzhia plant

An employee of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces, was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack, the Russian-installed management of the station said in a Telegram post on Monday."A driver was killed today when a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone struck the transport department at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant," the post said.

27 Apr 2026-14:01
PM Takaichi: Japan should keep economy running amid crisis

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the country’s economic and social activity “should not be halted” despite growing energy pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

27 Apr 2026-13:58
IRGC Quds Force chief vows continued support for Hezbollah

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has pledged continued support for Hezbollah, saying the wider “resistance front” stands with the group as it defends Lebanon’s sovereignty amid what he described as ongoing Israeli aggression.

27 Apr 2026-11:50
BJP slams Congress MLA for comparing Trump shooting to Indian political sentiment

While Wadettiwar noted that violence against constitutional heads "should not happen," his suggestion that such attacks are a natural reaction to government policies has been branded by the BJP as "hate speech.

27 Apr 2026-11:22
Iran arrests Kerman shooting suspects, alleges links to Pahlavi, Israel

Iranian authorities say they have arrested individuals accused of carrying out shootings at public gatherings in the southeastern city of Kerman, while also alleging links to Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian crown prince, and to Israel.

27 Apr 2026-11:11
Iran says it will reverse engineer US missiles found in Hormozgan

Iranian authorities say more than 15 heavy US-made missiles discovered in the southern province of Hormozgan will be transferred to technical units for reverse engineering following recent US-Israeli strikes on the country.

27 Apr 2026-10:35
Iranian FM praises Oman ties, stresses Hormuz security, regional cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has praised Oman’s warm hospitality and reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s commitment to regional cooperation, safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and prioritising relations with neighbouring countries.

27 Apr 2026-10:05
Australia boosts defense with $860m armored vehicle deal

Australia is expanding its military capabilities with a major new defense purchase, approving more than $800 million in armored vehicle acquisitions as part of a broader buildup in national defense spending.

27 Apr 2026-09:59
North Korea signals long-term alliance with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged continued support for Russia and signaled deeper military cooperation with Moscow, state media reported, as analysts suggest the partnership could extend well beyond the war in Ukraine.

27 Apr 2026-09:50
"An intelligent civilization": Alexey Pushkov praises Iran’s resilience and technical prowess

There is no sign of a rift in Iranian society amid a military conflict with the US, Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament) Commission on Information Policy, said.

27 Apr 2026-09:38