Politics

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
How US naval blockade is stalling Iran peace talks - VIDEO

High-ranking Iranian officials have accused the United States of stalling peace negotiations by maintaining a naval blockade of the country's ports.

23 Apr 2026-12:14
Iran poll reports strong public support for military, nuclear policies

An Iranian state-affiliated survey has reported strong public support for the country’s armed forces and strategic defence and nuclear policies following what it describes as a 40-day conflict involving a US–Israeli coalition.

23 Apr 2026-11:01
Violations, threats, blockade main obstacles to genuine talks, Iranian president says

The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently welcomed dialogue and agreement, but Washington’s repeated breaches of commitments, along with a naval blockade and military threats, remain the main obstacles to genuine negotiations, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday.

23 Apr 2026-10:27
US, Israel fully responsible for Strait of Hormuz instability, Iranian FM says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States and Israel are fully responsible for any instability affecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

23 Apr 2026-10:17
UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings

Britain has agreed to a new three-year border security deal with France, committing up to £660 million ($892 million) to curb illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel.

23 Apr 2026-09:05