Boko Haram attack kills at least 23 security personnel in Chad
Chad's president vowed to erase the group after officials said dozens were injured in a nighttime assault on a military base near Lake Chad.
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Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least 27 in Ukraine before ceasefire window
Ukrainian officials say attacks across multiple regions left civilians dead and wounded, even as Moscow announced a short unilateral ceasefire tied to World War II commemorations.
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Trump pauses Project Freedom as U.S. talks on Iran progress, CNBC says
CNBC reported that Donald Trump said he is pausing Project Freedom, the U.S. military effort to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE condemns reported drone attack on ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE says a drone attack on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz amounted to piracy and posed a threat to energy trade.
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Nigeria plans voluntary repatriation of citizens from South Africa after reported attacks
Nigeria says it is preparing the voluntary return of citizens living in South Africa as fears rise that anti-immigration violence could spread further.
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Indonesia and Japan sign defense pact as Tokyo opens wider arms export path
Indonesia and Japan have signed a defense cooperation agreement in Jakarta, expanding ties in industry and training as Tokyo loosens its long-standing limits on lethal arms exports.
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Leaders gather in Yerevan for eighth European Political Community summit
European leaders are gathering in Yerevan for the eighth European Political Community summit, where the war in Ukraine, ties with Armenia and the widening role of Canada are expected to shape the agenda.
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Iranian sailors return home via Pakistan after U.S. release, officials say
Fifteen Iranian sailors have returned home through Pakistan after their release by the United States, in what officials describe as a confidence-building step amid regional tensions.
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UAE Says It Intercepted Three Missiles as a Fourth Fell Into the Sea
Abu Dhabi said the air defences stopped three incoming missiles and that debris or a fourth projectile ended up in the sea, marking a fresh regional escalation.
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Austria expels three Russian diplomats over suspected espionage from Vienna rooftops
Austria says Russian embassy employees used antennas on diplomatic buildings to intercept data, prompting expulsions and a sharper line on espionage.
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U.S. begins effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz
A U.S.-led maritime task force has started what Washington calls Project Freedom to move commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran says Pakistan-mediated talks remain firm as it criticizes the United States
Iran's ambassador in Islamabad says the Pakistan-mediated diplomatic channel remains active, while accusing Washington of unpredictable and aggressive behavior.
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Puntland forces say they retook Miraale after clashes with ISIS
Regional officials in Puntland say government forces regained control of Miraale after fighting militants, with at least one soldier killed.
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Gunmen on motorcycle kill four in Cúcuta attack ahead of Colombia elections
Two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire at a commercial establishment in Cúcuta, Colombia, killing four people amid a wider surge in violence.
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U.S. Central Command Readies Project Freedom to Keep Shipping Moving Through Hormuz
CENTCOM says the new operation will support merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz with warships, aircraft, unmanned systems and thousands of personnel.
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Malian Lawyer and Opposition Figure Mountaga Tall Reportedly Abducted in Bamako
Family members said masked men abducted lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall overnight in the capital as Mali’s junta faced mounting political and military strain.
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Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal through Pakistan, Tasnim says
An Anadolu report says Iran sent a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal via Pakistan, including demands on military guarantees, sanctions and assets.
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U.S. says it has redirected its 48th vessel from Iranian ports under the blockade
Washington says another ship has been turned away from Iranian ports, bringing the total number of redirections to 48 in 20 days.
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EgyptAir cancels Mali Hajj flights as security crisis deepens
EgyptAir has canceled Hajj flights to and from Mali, affecting more than 4,000 pilgrims as security deteriorates around Bamako and officials search for a rapid fix.
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 41 in 24 hours as ceasefire frays
Lebanon’s health ministry said fresh Israeli strikes killed at least 41 people over 24 hours on May 2, 2026, as fighting widened despite a declared ceasefire.
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Rights Group Says RSF Drone Strike Killed Five Civilians in Khartoum
A rights group said a drone operated by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces hit a vehicle in greater Khartoum, killing five civilians in the second such attack reported in the capital that week.
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Trump reviews new Iranian proposal as ceasefire in Hormuz standoff holds
The president said he was looking over Iran’s latest offer while signaling skepticism, as the Strait of Hormuz dispute and pressure on shipping continue.
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Man charged after knife attacks in London linked to three victims
Police and prosecutors say Esse Suleiman, 45, is accused of attempted murder after attacks in north and south London on the same day.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Leaves the Middle East After Operations Against Iran
A US official said the carrier has moved to the European Command area, leaving two other carriers in the Middle East as the Iran conflict remains unresolved.
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