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Russian lawmakers and diplomats have responded to reports of planned French-Polish air exercises simulating nuclear strikes on Russian territory, calling the drills provocative and warning they undermine strategic stability. The exercises, reported by Polish media, are described as contingency planning rather than a formal NATO operation.
Indonesia's foreign minister has ruled out imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca, following a suggestion by the finance minister that sparked regional concern. The strait is a vital global shipping lane, and neighboring states and analysts have stressed the importance of keeping it free for navigation.
US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran, saying such weapons 'should never be allowed to be used by anybody.' He emphasized his desire for a lasting peace deal and expressed confidence in the US military's conventional superiority, while calling for guarantees that Iran will never acquire nuclear arms.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s election loss has sparked comparisons to Israel’s political landscape, with analysts and politicians debating whether Benjamin Netanyahu faces a similar upset. While Orban was seen as Israel’s staunchest ally in Europe, his fall has highlighted Netanyahu’s growing isolation and domestic challenges.
EU leaders gathered in Cyprus to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and discuss geopolitical challenges, including wars in Iran and Ukraine. The summit also addressed ceasefires in Lebanon and the US-Israel conflict, as well as the EU budget for 2028-2034.
President Donald Trump told the BBC that King Charles’ upcoming state visit could “absolutely” help repair strained US-UK relations, as the monarch and Queen Camilla prepare for a four-day trip. The visit comes amid tensions over the Iran war, with the King also expected to address environmental issues in his speech to Congress.
Coupang, South Korea's e-commerce giant, disclosed spending over $1 million on U.S. lobbying in the first quarter, involving the White House and Congress. The company denies allegations that it lobbied to pressure the South Korean government, emphasizing its focus on economic cooperation, AI innovation, and job creation.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have voted to approve the company's sale to Paramount in a deal valued at nearly $111 billion, including debt. The merger, which would combine major studios and streaming platforms, now faces regulatory reviews in the US and Europe. Critics raise concerns about market concentration and the future editorial independence of CNN.
Four candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general made their case this week, emphasizing peace, reform, and restoring trust in the world body. Hearings before the General Assembly highlighted concerns about the UN's legitimacy and effectiveness amid global crises.
International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol has called the current energy crisis the largest in history, citing disruptions of 13 million barrels per day. The crisis, linked to the US-Israel military operation against Iran, has sent US petrol prices above $4 a gallon and threatens supply chains worldwide.
Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with a red substance, believed to be tomato juice, after a press conference in Berlin where he criticized the US-Iran ceasefire. Police detained a suspect. Pahlavi, who was unhurt, used the occasion to appeal to Western nations to support regime change in Iran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the EU is wrongly pressuring Serbia to sever ties with Russia for EU membership. He expressed confidence Belgrade will follow its national interests. Meanwhile, Serbia's Movement of Socialists proposed a referendum on EU accession over EU demands, including recognizing Kosovo's independence.
As Russia's aerial assaults continue to damage Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the country is turning to decentralized renewable energy to ensure survival. A report by Deutsche Welle explores the dual challenge of protecting nuclear plants and rebuilding a more resilient grid, featuring stories of workers on the front lines of this energy transformation.
Russell Brand has admitted to having consensual but 'exploitative' sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30, while denying all criminal charges of rape and sexual assault. His trial is set for October.
Lufthansa has announced it will cancel 20,000 short-haul flights between May and October to save jet fuel, as prices have more than doubled since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The crisis has prompted airlines across Europe to introduce surcharges and raise fares, while experts warn of potential supply shortages.
Oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia have resumed after a three-month suspension, according to Slovak officials. The restart follows a complex dispute involving Ukraine, Hungary, and the EU, with Hungary's blocking of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine cited as a key factor in unlocking the flow.
Russia has informed Rosneft Germany that transit of Kazakh crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline to the PCK refinery in Schwedt will be prohibited from May 1, 2026. The refinery supplies over 90% of Berlin's fuel, but only about 17% of its feedstock comes via this route. German authorities have confirmed the notification, though Russia has not yet officially confirmed it.
Russian officials and experts have stated that European facilities producing drones for Ukraine are legitimate military targets, and that destroying them would be justified. The statements follow the Russian Defense Ministry's publication of names and addresses of Ukrainian drone companies in Europe.
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where he called on Russia's President Vladimir Putin to end the war and urged American leadership. The visit comes as the European Union approved a major loan to Ukraine. Harry's remarks mark a rare political statement from a senior royal.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked comparisons with COVID-19 and tariff-driven supply chain shocks, with the IEA warning of the largest energy supply loss on record. Analysts say the crisis underscores vulnerabilities to concentrated transport corridors and is accelerating shifts toward diversified sourcing and 'just-in-case' inventory strategies.