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Kremlin push for state messenger MAX sparks backlash

The Kremlin is accelerating efforts to promote a state-backed messaging app called MAX, sparking concern among some Russians who say they are uncomfortable with increased digital control and surveillance risks.

03 Apr 2026-12:00
Iran threatens strikes on regional ICT companies - VIDEO

Iran’s military has warned that it could target telecom companies in the Middle East with American shareholders if the US proceeds with threats against Iranian power plants.

03 Apr 2026-11:18
Passenger train derails in Russia’s Ulyanovsk - VIDEO

Seven cars of a Chelyabinsk-Moscow passenger train derailed on Friday in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region, according to Russian Railways.

03 Apr 2026-10:02
Iran claims to have shot down second US F-35 - PHOTO

Iran military said it shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran.

03 Apr 2026-09:21
Explosion at Armenian military training ground leaves one dead

A 29-year-old serviceman has been killed in an explosion at a military training ground operated by the Armenian Ministry of Defence in the enlarged community of Bagramyan in the country’s Armavir region, according to local media.

03 Apr 2026-00:12
Russia prepares second oil shipment to Cuba

Russia is preparing to send a second oil shipment to Cuba, signaling continued energy support for the island as it faces an ongoing fuel shortage and widespread blackouts.

02 Apr 2026-16:34
IRGC special unit commander reportedly killed in US-Israeli strikes

02 Apr 2026-15:54
Iran’s IRGC claims to have downed another Hermes 900 drone

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the destruction of another advanced Hermes 900 drone over southern Iran.

02 Apr 2026-12:04
Iran starts charging ships to transit Strait of Hormuz

02 Apr 2026-10:33
Moscow rejects railway deal claims with Armenia

Russia has denied reports suggesting it is holding talks with Yerevan over transferring the concession management of Armenia’s railways to Kazakhstan.

01 Apr 2026-17:44