Sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal off Ireland but remained underway after leaving Russia’s Ust-Luga port in extreme weather.
CENTCOM said a U.S. fighter disabled the M/V Ocean Molica, while UKMTO reported a separate tanker fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Two Latvian citizens were detained after entering RAF Molesworth, a UK base hosting NATO and US intelligence centers.
Astra reported a fire at the Sasta plant site in Russia’s Ryazan region, where a Yandex DC data center is located.
Canada is negotiating to join the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan program, with a contribution target expected before an October summit.
The EU cancelled a planned defense expert group after German and Italian objections, delaying a policy signal watched by defense-sector investors.
Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.
Cl0p hackers linked to Russia claim data breaches at nearly 50 global companies, including Philips and Shell, raising concerns over market security and sector risks.
The US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and components, targeting national security threats and aiming to boost domestic production.
The UK will transfer Stone Cloak electronic warfare technology rights to Ukraine, enabling local production and enhancing Kyiv’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have reached 17 after a soldier was killed during the detonation of Iranian explosives in Iraq, with US forces escalating military deployments amid rising tensions.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.
The EU initiates discreet talks with the Kremlin aiming to pave the way for future Ukraine peace negotiations amid changing war and economic conditions.
G7 leaders unveil new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports and pledge increased delivery of advanced weaponry to Ukraine amid shifting battlefield dynamics.
France, Germany, the UK, and Italy endorse the US-Iran deal, emphasizing nuclear non-proliferation and the restoration of safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating deadly attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their territories, demanding an immediate halt.
The UN faces bankruptcy due to delayed payments from the US and China, forcing drastic budget cuts and threatening global peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.
Investigations reveal Western governesses teach foreign languages to Vladimir Putin’s alleged children, with annual costs reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ukraine's president and key European leaders held a video conference to advance diplomatic efforts amid stronger Ukrainian battlefield positions and increased intelligence sharing.
The UK plans to boost its defense budget by £18 billion amid political unrest, impacting defense markets and fiscal policy ahead of a crucial announcement by PM Starmer.
The UK plans to join the EU's €90 billion credit program to enhance financial and military aid to Ukraine, with an announcement expected at the May 4 EPC summit.
The UK has withdrawn accreditation from a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow’s expulsion of a British diplomat accused of espionage, escalating diplomatic tensions.
King Charles III visits the US amid US-UK tensions over Iran conflict and NATO, meeting former President Trump and addressing Congress in a bid to restore ties.