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Party leader To Lam elected state president

Vietnam's Communist Party's Secretary General To Lam was unanimously elected by parliament as the country's president for a five-year term, making him the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades.

07 Apr 2026-11:49
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military infrastructure following series of attacks

In response to recent strikes, the Russian military launched a wave of attacks on defense plants and energy facilities across the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odessa regions.

07 Apr 2026-11:35
Terror label for "Ichkeria": Russia bans pro-Kyiv group and European branches

A court in Grozny has officially designated the "Chechen Republic of Ichkeria" as a terrorist organization, banning its activities across Russia and its various European affiliates. The ruling comes as the group's militants have been actively fighting alongside Ukrainian forces since 2022, prompting a stern warning from the FSB: anyone linked to the organization will be tracked down and faces potential life imprisonment.

07 Apr 2026-11:21
Florida terrorism designation law sparks free speech debate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law expanding the state’s authority to designate organizations as “terrorist groups,” a move that has triggered strong criticism from civil rights and free speech advocates.

07 Apr 2026-10:58
Israel issues urgent Iranian rail warning: 'Your life is at risk'

The war in the Middle East now in its second month shows no sign of abating, with US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal nearing Tehran remains defiant.

07 Apr 2026-10:05
Crocus City Hall attackers plotted a double-strike on Moscow

While three attackers hit Crocus, a second duo was reportedly set to strike elsewhere at the exact same time.

07 Apr 2026-09:42
Russia and Saudi Arabia to launch visa-free travel on May 11

A mutual visa-free agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia will take effect on May 11, allowing citizens to stay for up to 90 days per year for non-work purposes, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

06 Apr 2026-17:39
Putin orders all agencies to provide emergency aid

The Russian leader directs Ministry of Emergency Situations and Dagestan authorities to assist flood victims.

06 Apr 2026-16:13
Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks paused as US shifts focus

Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been put on hold, with the Kremlin blaming shifting priorities in the United States.

06 Apr 2026-15:45
Seoul approves risky Red sea route as Iran blockades strait of Hormuz

Korea will partially allow crude oil shipments through the Red Sea as an alternative to the effectively blockaded Strait of Hormuz, the government said Monday, as the diplomatic and energy pressures from the Middle East conflict show no sign of easing.

06 Apr 2026-14:38