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Crash alert: Russian Su-30 fighter jet goes down in Crimea

The aircraft was flying without weapons when it came down, the ministry said, adding that a ground search-and-rescue team evacuated the pilots and that their lives were not in danger

03 Apr 2026-15:03
North Korea to officially inter soldiers killed in the Ukraine war

North Korea will hold a ceremony this month to bury the remains of its soldiers killed while fighting overseas alongside Russia against Ukraine, state media said Friday.

03 Apr 2026-12:18
New anti-cybercrime law officially ratified by Cambodian legislators

Fraudsters running cyberscam operations in Cambodia could face life in prison after the senate approved a new law on friday targeting criminals involved in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.

03 Apr 2026-11:14
India on edge: Heatwave and Iran war drive water prices up

Double Blow for India: extreme summer heat and the war with Iran are creating a perfect storm for the bottled water market. While citizens face record temperatures, manufacturers are struggling to source materials due to geopolitical instability.

03 Apr 2026-08:59
G7, Gulf states to meet over Hormuz tensions

The Group of Seven (G7) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to hold talks next week focused on the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes.

02 Apr 2026-17:46
Sweden’s defense sector set for €800M injection following new air defense initiative

The money will be spent on various tools to protect the skies, from radars and anti-plane missiles to systems that can jam enemy signals

02 Apr 2026-16:32
8 countries condemn Israel death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israel’s new legislation introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, calling it discriminatory and a violation of international norms.

02 Apr 2026-15:20
Political theater cheapens the faith, making Passover more about agendas than spirituality

Instead of fostering inner change, religious traditions are being co-opted to drive political activism, from symbolic Seder plates to anti-ICE demonstrations

02 Apr 2026-13:33
Ukraine condemns Hungary over Lavrov talks leak

Ukraine has strongly condemned comments and reported communications involving Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, calling the situation “disgusting” and urging an investigation.

01 Apr 2026-13:37
Leaked audio reveals conversation between Lavrov and Szijjártó – AUDIO

Leaked recordings reveal close coordination between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, reportedly bypassing EU sanctions policy.

31 Mar 2026-12:40