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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed its air defense systems are engaging missiles and drones launched from Iran. The defense ministry reported intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across the country. No casualties have been reported, and Iran has not yet commented.
President Trump says he holds ‘every card’ as the US prepares to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway Iran has effectively closed. Tehran warns it will forcibly stop any vessel not coordinating with its forces. Analysts note US military and economic advantages, but say Iran’s asymmetric capabilities and control of the vital oil chokepoint give it significant leverage.
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan's civil war has devastated the country's agricultural heartland, with crop production plunging and fields abandoned. The breadbasket states of Gezira, Sennar and Khartoum have suffered systematic destruction of irrigation systems and infrastructure, pushing millions toward famine. While some recovery is visible after government forces regained control, the scars of war remain deep.
President Donald Trump has announced the US Navy will rescue ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz under 'Operation Freedom', but the plan's execution remains unclear amid rising tensions with Iran. The initiative aims to guide trapped vessels to safety, but Iran has warned against interference, and a US warship was reportedly struck by an Iranian missile on the first day.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon, with Defense Minister Katz vowing to create a security zone covering 10% of the country. The roots of the conflict run deep, from early Zionist plans to the 1978 and 1982 invasions that gave rise to Hezbollah. Analysts conclude there is no military solution to what is essentially a political problem.
President Donald Trump announced the 'Freedom' naval operation to assist stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing warnings from Tehran that any U.S. intervention violates the ceasefire. Iran's military threatened to attack foreign forces attempting to enter the strait, while Brent crude prices remained stable on Monday.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on May 4, 2026, that Armenia will decide its own EU membership prospects. The statement came as EU-Armenia relations strengthen ahead of a major regional summit.
Iran's military has warned it will attack US Navy ships that approach or try to transit the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions along the key oil shipping route. The threat follows weeks of escalating friction between Tehran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, with analysts viewing it as a deterrence move. No official response has come from the Pentagon, but experts warn of potential wider conflict.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday. President Donald Trump praised him as a 'true warrior' while Giuliani faces ongoing legal and health challenges.
