Politics

Kyiv says Russia preparing frequent large-scale attacks

Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia is preparing to carry out frequent large-scale attacks against Ukraine, potentially up to seven times per month, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

17 Apr 2026-17:57
Myanmar frees former president Win Myint

Myanmar’s military-backed authorities have granted an amnesty that includes the release of former president Win Myint and a reduction in the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to her lawyer and state media.

17 Apr 2026-16:50
Russia warns of possible strikes on European drone sites

Russia has refused to rule out potential strikes on drone-related facilities in Europe, as tensions rise over Western support for Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

17 Apr 2026-16:20
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to host Central Asian counterparts in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Moscow on April 17, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-14:12
Georgia PM reaffirms EU bid but warns of bloc’s “fundamental challenges”

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has reaffirmed his country’s ambition to become a full member of the European Union, while warning that his government is “very concerned about fundamental problems” within the bloc.

17 Apr 2026-13:56
Iran says forces fully ready for all-out defence against any aggressor

A senior Iranian commander has said the country’s armed forces are “fully prepared” for an all-out defence against any aggressor, nearly 50 days after what Tehran describes as a US–Israeli “unprovoked war of aggression” against the Islamic Republic.

17 Apr 2026-13:22
Romanian defense ministry says radars caught Russian drone breaching air space

Romanian radar systems detected a drone breaching the country’s national airspace during an overnight Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine on Friday, April 17, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-13:04
Australian former soldier granted bail amid Afghanistan war crime charges

An Australian court has granted bail to a former special forces soldier charged with the war crime of murder related to his service in Afghanistan.

17 Apr 2026-12:56
Iran’s Qalibaf cites US, Israel violations as key obstacle to regional peace

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has said repeated breaches of commitments by the United States and Israel remain the main obstacle to establishing lasting peace and security in the region, while reaffirming what he described as Iran’s alignment with the “Axis of Resistance” until what he called “complete victory”.

17 Apr 2026-11:55
Pezeshkian says Iranians don’t trust US over repeated violations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Iranian public does not trust the United States due to what he described as repeated violations of its commitments, including attacks during negotiations and the assassination of officials.

17 Apr 2026-11:35