Russian drone hits Kharkiv apartment building as ceasefire frays
A drone strike damaged a nine-story residential building in Kharkiv less than 24 hours into a three-day truce, though no casualties were reported.
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At least 21 police killed in ambush after car bomb rocks Bannu checkpoint
A bombing and follow-up gunfire at a checkpoint in Bannu killed at least 21 officers on May 9, 2026, in one of Pakistan’s deadliest recent attacks on police.
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Militia attack kills at least 69 in eastern DR Congo as insecurity deepens in Ituri
Local and security sources say Codeco fighters killed at least 69 people in an attack at the end of April in Ituri province, underscoring the toll of years of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Mali death toll from fresh militant attacks rises above 70
Local and security sources say at least 70 people were killed in central Mali after JNIM claimed responsibility for a new wave of attacks.
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Putin Says Ukraine War Is Moving Toward an End as Fragile Truce Begins
The Russian president paired a cautiously optimistic assessment with renewed attacks on Western backing for Kyiv, while both sides alleged ceasefire violations.
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South Korean tanker arrival puts Hormuz supply risk back in focus
On May 8, 2026, the Malta-flagged Odessa reached waters off Seosan with 1 million barrels of crude after a mid-April passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones as regional fighting spilled toward the Gulf
The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran, with state-linked reporting saying three people were injured and regional airspace remained tense on 2026-05-08.
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Poland becomes first to sign EU SAFE defence loan deal worth nearly 44 billion euros
Poland became the first country to sign a loan agreement under the EU's SAFE defence financing programme, securing nearly 44 billion euros for military modernisation and arms industry support.
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Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire after strikes in Hormuz and southern Iran
Iran says the United States violated a ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and hitting civilian areas in southern Iran, escalating tensions around the maritime corridor.
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Hungary quietly expels Russian diplomat alleged to be SVR officer
A Russian diplomat in Budapest was quietly expelled after Hungarian counterintelligence concluded he had operated under cover and built ties inside pro-government think tanks.
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Pakistan Sees Iran-U.S. Deal Coming “Sooner Rather Than Later”
Islamabad said it expects Washington and Tehran to reach agreement soon, as it continues back-channel mediation and the war’s impact on energy markets deepens.
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Explosion-Like Sounds Reported Near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island
Reports of several explosion-like sounds near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island pointed to a security incident in southern Iran, but the available evidence did not establish a confirmed cause, location of impact, or official casualty toll.
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Thailand and Cambodia move to reset relations after Cebu talks
The Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to pursue de-escalation and trust-building after Philippine-brokered talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Cebu.
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U.S. strikes Iranian military sites after attacks on warships in the Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM says the targets were facilities linked to missile, drone and small-boat attacks on American warships transiting the key waterway.
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Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire Survives Naval Clash in Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck Iranian military sites after three destroyers faced missiles, drones and small boats, but Washington and Tehran disputed how the confrontation began.
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US and Iranian forces exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it intercepted attacks on three Navy ships and struck Iranian facilities, testing a month-old ceasefire.
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France shifts Charles de Gaulle group toward the Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission
France said the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escorts were moving south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea ahead of a possible French-British maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dar says Pakistan will keep pushing to turn Iran-US ceasefire into permanent deal
On May 6, 2026, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan’s diplomatic effort was now focused on converting the ceasefire between Iran and the United States into a lasting settlement.
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China and Iran discuss Hormuz reopening as Beijing pushes for rapid negotiations
Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers met in Beijing and discussed the Strait of Hormuz, broader ceasefire efforts and the shape of possible US-Iran diplomacy ahead of higher-level talks.
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CMA CGM says San Antonio was attacked in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members
The French shipping group says its vessel came under attack in the strait and that injured crew were evacuated for medical care.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Leaves Mediterranean After Record-Long Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Atlantic after a seven-month deployment that included operations tied to both the Iran war and the Red Sea mission.
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Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE over Khartoum airport drone attack as both deny role
Sudan says drone strikes on Khartoum International Airport came from Ethiopia, while Ethiopia and the UAE reject the accusation.
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Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia after Khartoum airport drone attack
Sudan says it has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia after accusing Ethiopia of involvement in drone strikes targeting Khartoum airport, further straining a regional relationship already under pressure.
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Boko Haram attack kills at least 23 security personnel in Chad
Chad's president vowed to erase the group after officials said dozens were injured in a nighttime assault on a military base near Lake Chad.
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