EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain'

Sexual violence in Sudan triggers mental health crisis: UN

Russia will not display military hardware at WWII victory parade

US weighs tightening economic pressure on Iran

Tropical forest loss eases after record year: Researchers

King Charles urges reset in US-UK ties

Trump claims Iran wants US to open Strait of Hormuz ‘as soon as possible’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is in a “state of collapse” and that Tehran has asked Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible.”

Gunman opens fire in Greek capital, wounding several people

Police in Greece's capital were searching for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire Tuesday in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding at least four people.

Mexico captures top ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho'

Mexican authorities announced on April 27 the capture of two top criminals, one of them a close ally of the slain founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and his potential successor.

Man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged on April 27 with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

Train collision kills 14, injures dozens near Jakarta

Indonesia's president ordered an investigation yesterday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter train overnight, killing 14 people and injuring dozens.

Ukraine slams Israel over shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 28 slammed Israel for allegedly accepting shipments of Ukrainian grain "stolen" by Russia, which occupies swathes of Ukrainian agricultural land.

Greece, Libya to form committee on maritime border demarcation

Greece and Libya have agreed to move forward with talks on defining their continental shelf and exclusive economic zones, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has announced following his meetings in Tripoli.

Iraqi leaders to begin thorny talks on forming cabinet

Iraqi leaders are expected to begin complex talks on April 28 over forming a government and allocating cabinet portfolios under new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi.

Ukrainian, Russian strikes leave four dead

A Ukrainian drone attack on April 28 killed three people in the Russian border region of Belgorod, local authorities said, while a Russian attack killed one in central Ukraine.

Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Jihadists and allied Tuareg separatists in Mali have seized the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions, local sources said on Monday.

Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF

Israeli authorities are systematically depriving people in Gaza of the water they need to live, Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday, decrying a campaign of "collective punishment" against Palestinians.

US appears cold to Iranian offer to end war without nuclear deal

The Trump administration on April 28 appeared cold to Iran’s new offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement, as Tehran insisted that Washington was no longer in a position to "dictate" policy to others.