WATCH: IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon
The IDF additionally released a warning to civilians in southern Lebanon, urging them not to move south of certain villages due to ongoing operations against Hezbollah.
‘Their legacy commands us’: IDF chief marks Memorial Day with call for unity, resolve
Ilham Ahmad says education, women’s role key hurdles in integration
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Ilham Ahmad, Co-Chair of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdish Autonomous Administration, said on Monday that a recent meeting in Damascus addressed obstacles slowing implementation of the January 29 integration agreement between the Autonomous Administr

WATCH: Ukraine Hits 2 Russian Vessels in Crimea, Knocks Out Radar in Sevastopol – Intel

Lukashenko Threatens West, Ukraine: Belarus Will Use ‘Everything,’ Russia to Join if Attacked
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Iran executes two men convicted of espionage for Mossad and plotting attacks
Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad.
Russia’s FSB says it thwarted a bomb attack on a law enforcement facility, detaining a German woman it says was acting on orders from Ukrainian intelligence
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had thwarted a planned bomb attack on a law enforcement facility in the Stavropol Krai, blaming a German citizen born in 1969 who it said was acting on orders from Ukrainian intelligence.

Odesa City Council Member Found Dead, Police Investigate Possible Suicide
Authorities say the body of a local lawmaker was found in a car, with initial reports suggesting possible suicide.
Russian governor fires regional agriculture minister over livestock disease outbreak and other complaints
Novosibirsk Governor Andrei Travnikov has fired his regional agriculture minister, Andrei Shindelov, the regional government’s press service announced.

Why Israel cannot defeat Hezbollah
Why Israel cannot defeat Hezbollah Submitted by Abed Abou Shhadeh on Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:04 After two and a half years of Netanyahu’s promises of total victory, the opposite reality
Russian forces shell Donetsk region more than 1,200 times in one day
Over the past day, Russian troops carried out 1,222 attacks on the Donetsk region, damaging 14 civilian objects. Preliminary reports indicate there were no casualties.

The Strokes highlight destroyed Gaza and Iran universities at Coachella
US band The Strokes used their Coachella set to showcase the US-Israeli destruction of universities in Gaza and Iran.

Nanny who poisoned Jewish family was not motivated by antisemitism, French court rules after appeal
The nanny – convicted for attempting to poison the Jewish family she worked for – told police: 'Because they have money and power, I should never have worked for a Jewish woman.' French Jewish leader Yonathan Arfi said the ruling is 'incomprehensible'
Russian drones attack civilian cars in Sumy Oblast, injuring four
Russian drones attacked civilian cars in Sumy Oblast on the morning of April 20, wounding four people, regional governor Oleg Hryhorov reported on Telegram.

Two arrested over attempted arson attack at London synagogue
The attack was the latest in a series of arson incidents targeting Jewish sites across the capital in recent weeks: counter-terrorism officers said they are probing possible links the wave of attacks on Jewish targets and Iran

China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
China’s trade with Iran and Gulf countries fell sharply in March as restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz tightened amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Newly released data by Chinese customs showed imports from Iran plunged 48 per cent year on year last month, while exports to the country dropped 90 per
Ukrainian drones strike Russian port, killing 1 and setting oil refinery on fire
Ukrainian drones struck the port of Tuapse overnight on April 20, killing one person and injuring another, Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. A fire broke out at the seaport, he wrote on social media. The Krasnodar Krai prosecutor’s office announced that the port’s transport infrastru
Israel’s new automatic Roem howitzer used for first time in combat
The new artillery system is fully automatic and capable of firing at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute, up to 40km in distance.

The F-35 Is a Masterpiece Built for the Wrong War
Think of a violin made by a master craftsman: beautiful, precise, capable of extraordinary performance, but impossible to produce quickly or cheaply. It takes time, rare expertise, and materials that cannot be sourced at scale. You would not equip an entire orchestra with instruments like that. Yet
Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks
Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks Iran's foreign ministry said Monday it has yet to reach a decision on whether to attend the next round of talks with the United States. "As of now, while I am at your ser
Death toll from attack in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district rises to seven – Klitschko
The number of people killed in the shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv on April 18 has increased to seven.
Russian blogger posts AI video of herself as Spider-Man fighting pro-Kremlin TV host and officials
Blogger Viktoria Bonya has posted an AI-generated video on her Instagram in which she appears as a superhero battling propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, blogger Artemy Lebedev, and State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov.
Finland may limit Venice Biennale 2026 role over return of Russian pavilion
Finland’s political leadership will skip the Venice Biennale this year if organizers allow the Russian pavilion to open, Art News reported, adding the European Commission earlier warned it could freeze €2 million in funding over Russia’s participation on Apr. 20.