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Islamist And Separatist Militants Launch Unprecedented Offensive In Mali (Videos)
Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), the separatist Tuareg Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and possibly other armed factions launched an unprecedented attack across Mali on April 25, in an apparent attempt to take over all of the country.
The towns of Kidal, Gao and Sevare have come under attack at the same time. Fighting has also been reported in the capital, Bamako, and in a nearby garrison.
In a statement, the Malian military said that "fighting is ongoing", adding "our defence and security forces are currently engaged in repelling the attackers".
Videos circulating on social media suggest involvement of JNIM and FLA militants. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesperson for the latter, said in a statement posted to social media that its forces had taken control of several positions in Gao and Kidal.
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Iran To Make One Last Offer For U.S.
President Donald Trump told Reuters on April 25 that Iran plans to make an offer aimed at resolving United States demands.
“They’re making an offer and we’ll have to see,” Trump said during a phone interview.
Military Situation In Ukraine On April 24, 2026 (Maps Update)
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Kuwait Says Drones Guided Via Fiber-Optic Caples Struck Border
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced on April 24 that two northern land border posts were targeted in a drone attack that caused material damage but no casualties or injuries.
A ministry spokesperson, Col. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan, said in a statement the attack involved two explosive-laden drones guided via fiber-optic cables that entered Kuwaiti territory from Iraq.
Kuwait was a prime target of retaliatory strikes before a ceasefire halted the American-Israeli war on Iran. Not all strikes came from the Islamic Republic, however. Many were in fact launched from neighboring Iraq by Iran-aligned armed factions.
Bases hosting or supporting the United States military were struck, in addition to several energy facilities and other infrastructure.
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Ukraine's Unwanted Legacy: How FPV Mercenaries Are Fueling Conflicts Across Africa
The situation for foreign mercenaries fighting in the Ukrainian army is deteriorating each month. The disbandment of the International Legion at the end of 2025 stripped them of their elite status when the unit's subunits were transferred to the brigade's assault regiments. There, the mercenaries became ordinary assault infantry and were sent to the most critical sectors. Because of this, their chances of returning home plummeted to nearly zero. Most of the “soldiers of fortune” no longer suited this situation. The prospect of easy money for rare, targeted missions has given way to the harsh realities of frontline combat against swarms of Russian drones. They had no option to terminate their contracts at any time. Unwilling to die for a foreign country in senseless, head-on attacks, most of the mercenaries began looking for ways to escape the Ukrainian army's ranks. Soon, such an opportunity arose.
For the past few weeks, Global Security Services Group (GSSG) employees have been recruiting in Kyiv. GSSG is an Abu Dhabi-based private military company. They are looking for Colombian FPV drone operators who have experience on the Ukrainian front lines. GSSG job openings have become a loophole for mercenaries seeking to leave the Ukrainian army. There is evidence that this private military company (PMC) has direct contacts with the Ukrainian leadership. GSSG is prepared to offer large bribes to influential officials to secure the specialists they need. This allows applicants to bypass all necessary laws and terminate their contracts with the Ministry of Defense in the shortest possible time. This active recruitment is linked to the possibility of an armed conflict escalation in a region far from Ukraine.
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Global Security Services Group has been in the industry for 10 years. The company currently specializes in the Security and Investigations area. Its headquarters is located at UAE. The estimated number of employees - 217. At its core, GSSG is a private military company that specializes in operations in the Middle East and Africa. The conflict in Ukraine has become a gold mine for GSSG, allowing the company to recruit well-trained mercenaries to carry out private contracts around the world. Thus, GSSG contributes to the escalation of tensions in various regions by facilitating the deployment of combat-experienced personnel.
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Three‑Day Exchange Of Strikes: Russia Hits Railroads And Ports, Ukraine Targets Oil Refining
Over three days, Russian forces conducted several series of coordinated strikes. The targets covered the Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, and Odesa regions.
The main focus was on railway junctions. At the "Sumy" station, a ChME3 shunting locomotive was hit — the strike landed on the diesel-generator unit and the control cabin, making restoration impossible. The station's administrative building was also damaged.
In Zaporizhzhia, the "Skhodna" station on the territory of the "Zaporizhstal" metallurgical plant came under attack. Two shunting locomotives, used for supplying raw materials and shipping finished products, were completely burned out as a result of the fire. At the "Zaporizhzhia-Leve" station, another shunting locomotive was hit — its diesel engine, generator, and control systems were damaged.
Also in Korosten, Zhytomyr region, a Geran drone struck a locomotive, and explosions occurred at the "Mudrenaya" railway station in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region.
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U.S. Developing Attack Plans Targeting Hormuz With Three Carriers
The United States military is developing new battle plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported on April 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The report comes days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had extended the two-week ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistani mediators, who said more time was needed for Iran to formulate a proposal to permanently end the war.
According to CNN, the Pentagon is reviewing several attack plans, including an option that would include strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, the southern Arabian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman.
On the same day as the report, the U.S. military announced that a third aircraft carrier had arrived in the Middle East, the highest number of American carriers deployed to the region in more than 20 years.
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Israeli Air Force Technicians Who Spied For Iran Charged
Two technicians of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) have been charged with spying on behalf of Iran, Israeli authorities announced on April 23.
An indictment filed by military prosecutors accused the two, who served technicians for American-made F-15 fighter jets at the Tel Nof Air Base, of a series of “security offenses on behalf of Iranian intelligence elements.”
One soldier was charged with aiding an enemy in wartime, providing information to an enemy, facilitating contact with a foreign agent, and additional offenses. Meanwhile, the second soldier was charged with contact with a foreign agent, providing information to the enemy, and additional offenses.
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France And Poland Discuss Joint Nuclear Exercises And Boost Defense Ties
Joint military exercises between France and Poland that include elements of nuclear deterrence are a dangerous step toward further escalating tensions with Russia. These activities cannot be viewed solely as deterrence, but as provocative moves, since, as the only nuclear state in the European Union, France is trying to position itself as the leading military power in the bloc and, based on its nuclear status, acts as an equal partner in dialogue with Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the idea with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during talks in Gdansk on April 20, when the two leaders also explored closer cooperation in trade, investment, and defense.
“Among the options we will consider are information sharing, joint exercises, and the possible deployment of forces,” Macron told a joint press conference when asked about nuclear cooperation.
Tusk said that discussions on nuclear security cooperation were being held discreetly, adding that Poland had joined “an exclusive group that understands the need for European solidarity and sovereignty” by accepting France’s invitation.
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U.S. Intercepted Three Iranian Tankers In Asian Waters
The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters, Reuters reported on April 22.
The news agency cited two U.S. and Indian shipping sources, in addition to two separate Western maritime security sources.
Despite expanding the two-week ceasefire with Iran earlier in the week, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to keep a blockade on Iranian ports in place. The blockade in addition to Iran’s own restriction on navigation via the Strait of Hormuz have very much brought traffic through the strategic waterway — responsible for up to 20 percent of global oil and liquid natural gas shipments — to a halt.
In addition, efforts to hold a second round of American-Iranian talks in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, are yet to produce a result.
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Trump Claims Saving Iranian Women, Islamic Republic Denies
United States President Donald Trump on April 22 thanked Iran for purportedly scrapping the executions of eight female citizens at his request.
A day earlier, Trump claimed that the Islamic Republic was planning to hang eight women, citing an unverified post by a pro-Israel activist.
The Oslo-based Iran Human Rights, however, reported that at least two of the eight women had already been released when Trump issued the plea. In addition, Iran’s judiciary said that none of them face the death sentence.
“Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran will no longer be killed,” Trump said in his latest Truth Social post. “Four will be released immediately, and four will be sentenced to one month in prison.”
DIE NOW OR LITTLE BIT LATER. UKRAINIAN MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
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In Video: Dozens Of Israeli Settlers Storm Southern Syria
Dozens of Israeli settler activists stormed southern Syria on April 22 before being escorted out by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) amid complete silence from Damascus.
The activists, who called themselves the Bashan Pioneers, barricaded themselves in a building on the outskirts of the town of Hader in the governorate of al-Qunitra, and stated that they would stay there until the Israeli government approves settlements in Syria.
According to the IDF, some 40 activists traveled about half a kilometer inside Syria. Troops then took the activists back to Israel and handed them over to the police.
Hader is mainly populated by Druze. The town has been under the de facto control of the IDF since the fall of the regime of former president Bashar al-Assad more than a year ago.
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U.S. Missile Stockpiles Were Significantly Depleted By Iran War
The United States military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during the war with Iran and created a “near-term risk” of running out of ammunition in a future conflict should one arise in the next few years, CNN reported on April 21.
The report cited experts in addition to three people familiar with recent internal Defense Department stockpile assessments.
Over the last seven weeks of war, the U.S. military has expended at least 45% of its stockpile of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM); at least half of its inventory of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missiles, which are designed to intercept ballistic missiles; and nearly 50% of its stockpile of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles, according to a new analysis conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
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Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz Increases Risk Of Hunger And Poverty For Tens Of Millions Of People
Despite the temporary ceasefire, the aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran threatens to plunge 32 million people in 162 countries around the world into poverty, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) warned in a policy note. Although the risk is concentrated in the nations directly affected by the conflict and those that depend on imported energy, the analysis predicts a significant long-term negative impact on the poorest countries, even those farthest from the war.
The effects of the conflict are shifting from an acute phase to a prolonged phase despite the over two-week pause in hostilities. The longer this situation continues, the greater the risk of an accelerated rise in poverty in the most vulnerable countries, including those in the Gulf, Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and small island developing states.
“For these countries, the crisis forces impossible trade-offs between stabilizing prices today and funding health, education, and jobs tomorrow,” said UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Says It Seized U.S.-Linked Ship
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on April 25 that its naval forces had seized the Liberian-flagged container ship Epaminondas over suspected cooperation with the United States military.
In a statement, the IRGC Navy said that its intelligence monitoring over the past six months showed the ship had made multiple trips to U.S. ports and ignored warnings before being seized.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and Vanguard Tech reported that the Greek-owned Epaminondas was attacked by IRGC gunboats three days earlier. It was reported by Iranian media soon after that the ship was seized by the IRGC Navy.
At the time, the Greek Ministry of Shipping denied that the Greek-owned ship Epaminondas had been seized, but confirmed that the container ship sustained "extensive damage" after being attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Russian Troops Advance In Forests To Reach Krasnyi Lyman
In the direction of Slavyansk, Russian units are engaged in fierce fighting on the left bank of the Siverskyi Donets, repelling attempts by small Ukrainian groups to infiltrate tree lines. Ukrainian activity remains high and there are extensive 'grey zones' near Stavky, Drobysheve, Yarova and Svyatohirsk.
In the Kupyansk area, Ukrainian forces have scaled back their operations, prioritising logistics and infantry accumulation. Meanwhile, Russian Aerospace Forces aviation is intensifying strikes on facilities in the Zakhidne–Tyshchenkivka–Velyka Shapkivka region.
In the direction of Kostiantynivka, Russian troops are attempting to infiltrate the flanks of Ukrainian formations, fighting in Novodmytrivka and the city center, where the positioning resembles a 'layered cake'.
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THE EU PAYS, RUSSIA DESTROYS. THE VICIOUS CYCLE CONTINUES
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Israel Threatens Iraq Over Alleged Iranian Sabotage Plot
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on April 24 it had uncovered an Iranian “sabotage plot” involving coordination with Iran-aligned armed factions in Iraq, adding that it is closely monitoring these networks and will act against them when necessary.
Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, accused the intelligence branch of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of “advancing plans aimed at targeting Israelis inside and outside Israel amid the ongoing conflict.”
He revealed that the Israeli military, in coordination with the Shin Bet security agency and the Mossad spy agency, has targeted individuals allegedly involved in these activities, including Majid Khademi, described as head of the unit, and Mohsen Souri, identified as head of sabotage operations and a key figure in advancing the plans.
Khademi was killed during the American-Israeli war on Iran, specifically on April 6.
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Hezbollah Shoots Down Israeli Drone After Ceasefire Extension (Videos)
United States President Donald Trump announced on April 23 that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been extended by three weeks.
Trump made the announcement after participating in the second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House.
“The meeting went very well!” Trump wrote in a post to Truth Social.
“The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah,” he said, without elaborating.
“The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by THREE WEEKS,” he continued.
Russian Army About To Hit Ukrainian Logistics In Zaporizhzhia
In the Zaporizhzhia area, Russian troops are advancing to surround Charivne and moving toward Huliaipilske. They are also crossing the Vovcha River in several places to create a bridgehead and strike the supply routes of Ukrainian units.
In the Sumy region, Russian troops advanced 650 meters and are engaged in intense combat in Myropillya. The Ukrainian command is redeploying units from the 68th Air Assault Brigade to reinforce the forces in the Donbas region.
In the direction of Dobropillia, after clearing Hryshyne, units of the "Center" grouping have reached the immediate approaches to Myrne and are continuing to fight in Novooleksandrivka and at the "Vodyana" mine.
In the Burluk area, Russian troops have reached the outskirts of Bochkove and are expanding their presence along the Vovcha River.
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Israel Waiting Green Light To Target Iran’s New Supreme Leader: Katz
Defense Minister Israel Katz during a security assessment on April 22 said that Israel is ready to resume war against Iran.
“Israel is prepared to renew the war against Iran. The IDF is ready in defense and offense, and the targets are marked,” Katz said.
Katz added Israel is “awaiting a green light from the United States, first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty, the initiator of the extermination plan against Israel, and the successors of the successors of the leadership of the Iranian terror regime, and in addition to return Iran to the age of darkness and stone by blowing up central energy and electricity facilities and crushing national economic infrastructure.”
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since he was appointed, with reports stating that he was severely injured in the strike that killed his father.
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Iran Receives First Payment From Hormuz Toll, U.S. Seizes Another Tanker
Iran has collected its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20 percent of global oil and liquid natural gas shipments, Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei announced on April 23.
The development came just two days after United States President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan, saying it would remain in place until Tehran presents what he described as a “unified proposal.”
Earlier, Reuters revealed that the U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
A four tanker was later seized in the Indian Ocean. The U.S. The Defense Department releases video footage of American forces on the deck of the Guyana-flagged oil tanker Majestic X.
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Mossad Acknowledges Elite Agent ‘Mem’ Was Killed In Italy Boat Incident
An elite agent of the Israeli Mossad spy agency who died in an apparent boat accident in Italy around three years ago led operations that contributed to Israel’s recent successes against Iran, spy chief David Barnea revealed on April 21.
The agent, identifiable only by the first Hebrew letter of his name, “Mem,” was among four people who drowned when a boat capsized in Lake Maggiore in Italy’s Lombardy region
The incident took place on the evening of May 28, 2023. At the time, regional officials claimed that a “whirlwind” made the 52-foot boat overturn and sink, while Italian investigators said a sudden change in weather appeared to be the cause of the accident, ruling out any foul play.
The survivors either swam to shore or were rescued by other boats. Ten serving Israeli intelligence agents were evacuated from hospitals and put on a military plane back to Tel Aviv.
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Ukrainian Troops Go On Mutiny Near Kupyansk
In the Kupyansk area, Russian troops advanced from Pishchane to within striking distance of Novoosinove. They captured several fortifications and prisoners of war. Meanwhile, foreign mercenaries abandoned their positions following an unsuccessful counterattack.
In the direction of Dobropillia, Russian troops completely cleared Hryshyne, though its outskirts remained in a "grey zone." The advance is hindered by an abundance of Ukrainian drones.
In the Slaviansk area, Russian assault groups entered Rai-Oleksandrivka, tightening the "vice" around the village. This will soon allow them to set up artillery positions capable of reaching Slaviansk.
In the Zaporizhzhia area, Russian troops entered the center of Verkhnia Tersa and are advancing between Vozdvizhevka and Verkhnia Tersa.
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Hezbollah Hit Israeli Troops, Shot Down Drones In Response To Violations
Hezbollah carried out several attacks on April 22 in response to ceasefire violations by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), which included the murder of a journalist in southern Lebanon.
In four separate statements, the group said its fighters targeted an IDF artillery site near the town of Bayadah with a drone, launched two more drones at a Humvee armored vehicle used by Israeli officers and a gathering of Israeli troops near the town of al-Qantara, and shot down four IDF drones over the town of al-Mansouri.
The group cited a number of Israeli ceasefire violations in its statements, including a strike on the town of al-Tiri which mortally wounded Al-Akhbar journalist Amal Khalil. The IDF prevented first-responders from reaching the journalist and other wounded people for hours.
Lebanese media reported that a man was also killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of the town of al-Jbour in the eastern Beqaa Valley.
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Trump’s Ceasefire Could End In Three, To Five Days Or Who Knows When
The United States is giving Iran a window of three to five days to respond to a proposed deal and return to talks, or risk the collapse of the current ceasefire, Israel’s Channel 12 reported on April 22, citing three American officials.
The report was the latest in a series of contradicting news on when the ceasefire, extended by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 21, will actually end.
Another report by Channel 12 itself, citing political sources in Israel, said that the effective deadline set by Trump falls on April 26 – generally matching the reported three-to-five-day timeframe.
The reporting contrasts with an earlier Reuters report, which cited a source saying that Trump had not formally set a deadline for extending the ceasefire.
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Belgian Army Chief Says EU Uses Ukraine To Buy Time
Brussels plans to continue the conflict in Ukraine until 2030 to prepare for a military confrontation with Russia without US participation, Belgian Chief of Defense General Frederik Vansina said. In this way, the military chief has once again exposed that Ukraine is merely being used by Europe as a proxy against Russia to buy time.
“We still have several years thanks to the blood of Ukrainians, who are buying us this time,” the Belgian general said in an interview with Soir.
Iran Fired At Three Ships Near Hormuz, Seized Two
Three cargo ships were reportedly attacked by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) In the Strait of Hormuz on April 22.
The first ship, the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, is owned by a Greek company and, according to AIS data from Marine Traffic, was not transmitting a detectable signal while crossing the strait.
Reports from both the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and Vanguard Tech indicate that the ship's master had been told the vessel had permission to transit the strait. However, it was approached by an IRGC gunboat, which opened fire and caused significant damage to the bridge.
The second ship was the Panama-flagged Euphoria, which is owned by a United Arab Emirates-based company. Marine Traffic data shows that the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is listed as its destination.
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