Russia Limits Mobile Internet Ahead of Scaled-Back WW2 Victory Parade

Russia has imposed widespread mobile internet restrictions in Moscow ahead of its annual World War II Victory Day parade, as authorities tighten security measures in response to heightened drone threats from Ukraine and prepare for a significantly scaled-back military celebration. The restrictions come just days before the May 9 commemorations marking the Soviet Union’s defeat […]

Germany’s Merz Marks One Year in Office Facing Deep Transatlantic Crisis

In Berlin German Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks one year in office this week under mounting geopolitical pressure, as relations between Berlin and Washington deteriorate into what officials describe as the most serious transatlantic crisis in decades. What began as policy disagreements over trade, defense spending and global security has escalated into a broader strategic rift, […]

U.S. Intelligence Indicates Limited New Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program

Fresh intelligence assessment emerges New U.S. intelligence findings suggest that recent military actions have caused only limited additional damage to Iran’s nuclear program, according to sources familiar with classified assessments. The report indicates that despite months of heightened conflict and targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure, Tehran’s overall nuclear capability has not been significantly further delayed. […]

Rhapathon 2026 Begins With Global Testimonies of More Than 20 Raised From the Dead

Day One sets the tone for five-day global outreach Day one of Rhapathon 2026 opened on Monday, May 4, with believers around the world joining the start of the five-day global broadcast. This year’s edition, running from May 4 to May 8, carries the theme “Powering the Race to Reach the Last Man,” a message […]

US and Iran Launch New Attacks as they Wrestle for Control of Gulf Waters

Fresh escalation in the Gulf Fresh fighting has erupted between the United States and Iran in the Gulf, sharply raising tensions around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes. The latest escalation comes as both countries try to assert control over maritime traffic in and around the […]

Trump Calls Xi Meeting Important Trip, says US Leads in AI

U.S. President Donald Trump has described his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as an “important trip,” while emphasizing that the United States remains the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), according to remarks made on Monday. The comments come ahead of a high-stakes diplomatic engagement between the two leaders, expected later this month, […]

Putin Declares May 8-9 Ceasefire with Ukraine to Mark WWII Anniversary, Defence Ministry Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine on May 8 and 9, timed to coincide with Russia’s annual Victory Day commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. The announcement comes as fighting remains active across multiple fronts and just […]

U.S. Destroys Six Iranian Boats, Intercepts Missiles and Drones in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says

U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted multiple cruise missiles and drones during a new confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command. The clash unfolded as Washington expanded operations aimed at protecting commercial shipping through one of the world’s most critical […]

Korean Ship Ablaze in Strait as Iran Strikes UAE Oil Port After Trump Pledges U.S. Naval Support

A new wave of tension has hit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after a South Korean-operated vessel caught fire following an explosion, while Iran struck a UAE oil facility just hours after President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would help commercial ships pass through the increasingly dangerous waterway. The incidents mark a sharp […]

Warned off Vaccine Actions, Kennedy Seeks Quick Health Wins Ahead of Midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is recalibrating his political strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, shifting away from controversial vaccine-related battles and toward more broadly popular public health initiatives after pushback from the White House, according to officials familiar with internal deliberations. The move reflects growing concern within President Donald Trump’s political […]