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A senior Russian political figure has publicly urged reciprocal charges on Russian exports to EU countries, explicitly including fertilizers, in response to Estonia’s proposal for EU tariffs on Russian goods. While not …
A coordinated Tuareg FLA and jihadist JNIM offensive has overrun Kidal and multiple bases and checkpoints across northern and central Mali, with reports the government may lose control of the entire Kidal and Gao region…
Between 11:45 and 12:07 UTC on 25 April, Tuareg FLA and al‑Qaeda‑aligned JNIM launched a nationwide offensive in Mali, killing Defense Minister Sadio Camara and retaking the strategic northern city of Kidal while striki…
Late on Wednesday, 23 April 2026, six armed men hijacked the oil tanker Honour 25 about 30 nautical miles off Somalia and took 17 crew members hostage. The vessel, carrying around 18,500 barrels of oil to Mogadishu, had…
On the morning of 25 April 2026, Tuareg fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and jihadists aligned with al‑Qaeda’s JNIM launched a nationwide offensive against Malian government and allied Russian forces. Fig…
Around midday on 25 April 2026, Mali’s Defense Minister Sadio Camara was reportedly killed in a vehicle-borne explosive device (VBEID) attack targeting his residence. The attack, likely claimed or conducted by JNIM and …
During the night of 25 April 2026, British Royal Air Force Typhoon jets launched from Romania under NATO air policing in response to Russian drones near Reni on the Ukrainian border. Initial reports said the jets shot d…
Over the 48 hours leading up to 24 April 2026, Israeli forces carried out demolition operations and raids against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, despite an extended truce. Hezbollah responded with incursions a…
On 25 April 2026, the US Treasury signaled it does not plan new exemptions allowing purchases of Russian and Iranian oil stored at sea. The stance reinforces sanctions pressure on Moscow and Tehran, increasing uncertain…
As of late morning on 25 April 2026, US and Iranian delegations were preparing in Islamabad for a second round of indirect negotiations. The talks unfold against a backdrop of a deepening crisis in the Strait of Hormuz …
On 25 April 2026, Burkina Faso’s government approved a draft law to create a 100,000-person strategic defense reserve by 2026. The force will combine former military personnel and trained civilians to bolster national d…
On 25 April 2026, Canadian authorities announced the arrest of three Chinese nationals accused of running a portable fake cell tower operation that hijacked thousands of phones simultaneously. The group allegedly sent m…
Between 11:30 and 12:05 UTC on 25 April 2026, multiple OSINT reports indicate Mali’s defense minister Sadio Camara was killed in a VBIED attack on his home, while Tuareg FLA and Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM forces launched coor…
Pirates have seized the oil tanker Honour 25 off the Somali coast, taking 17 crew hostage. While the cargo volume is small, the incident signals a resurgence of piracy risk on key Indian Ocean lanes, potentially lifting…
Between 10:30–11:00 UTC on 25 April, multiple reports confirmed heavy coordinated attacks by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and JNIM against Malian forces and Russia’s Africa Corps across several regions, including a…
Between 10:30–11:01 UTC on 25 April 2026, Tuareg FLA rebels and jihadist JNIM forces launched a coordinated multi-front offensive across Mali, including attacks near the capital’s outskirts (Kati) and in central and nor…
Between 10:30–11:01 UTC on 25 April, Tuareg forces of the Azawad Liberation Front and jihadists from JNIM launched coordinated assaults on Malian Army and Russia’s Africa Corps positions across Mali, with reports that t…
Around 10:01 UTC on 25 April, Ukrainian drones reportedly reached Russia’s Urals region for the first time, with Russian authorities citing over 100 UAVs targeting areas including Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk, potentia…
Mali’s army reports coordinated attacks on multiple military positions, including in the capital Bamako and key towns. Escalating security risks in Mali raise concern over operational continuity in the wider Sahel, an i…
New assessment shows additional damage at Russia’s Novokuybyshevsk refinery from the April 18 strike, including a pipeline rack and storage tank. This compounds prior output disruptions and reinforces market concerns ab…
US Treasury will not renew waivers that allowed sales of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, removing a key workaround introduced during recent disruptions. This tightens de facto sanctions enforcement and raises un…
Around 10:00 UTC on 25 April, Mali’s Army reported coordinated attacks by armed groups on multiple military positions, including in the capital Bamako, with heavy gunfire near the international airport and in towns such…
Between 09:00–10:01 UTC, Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Urals region for the first time, while Mali’s army reported coordinated armed attacks on military positions in and around Bamako, including near the airport. Sim…
On 25 April 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan, where the two countries signed six cooperation agreements covering defense and trade. Zelensky also said Ukr…
On 25 April 2026, Turkish defense industry leaders announced plans to establish drone production and training centers in all 81 provinces of Türkiye. The goal is to create a nationwide network that can rapidly produce m…
In the early hours of 25 April 2026, Ukrainian long‑range drones reportedly reached Russia’s Ural region for the first time, striking areas around Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk after flights of up to 1,800 km. Russian a…
On 25 April 2026, Palestinians began voting in local authority elections across the West Bank and, for the first time in two decades, in the Gaza Strip’s central city of Deir al‑Balah. While most of Gaza remains outside…
Early on 25 April 2026, Mali’s army reported that armed groups launched coordinated assaults on multiple military positions, including in the capital, Bamako. Residents and journalists described heavy gunfire near the i…
Between the night of 24–25 April and the morning of 25 April 2026, Russian forces carried out a prolonged missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, lasting more than eight hours. Regional officials repor…
Early on 25 April 2026, British Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters scrambled from Romania and shot down Russian drones over Ukrainian territory near the port town of Reni. Debris subsequently fell inside Romania, while a …
On 25 April 2026, the U.S. Treasury confirmed it will not renew waivers that had allowed the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, waivers initially introduced during recent energy disruptions. The exemptions …
Egypt’s president disclosed a $10 billion loss in Suez Canal revenues since Houthi attacks began impacting Red Sea traffic. The figure confirms a prolonged, material diversion of shipping away from Suez, reinforcing hig…
Around 02:00 UTC on 25 April, British RAF Typhoon jets operating from Romania under NATO air policing shot down Russian drones over Ukrainian territory near the port city of Reni, with debris later falling inside Romani…
Around 02:00 UTC, British RAF Typhoon jets operating from Romania under NATO air policing shot down Russian drones over Ukrainian territory near the Danube port of Reni, with debris falling in Romania. Simultaneously, G…
Egypt’s president disclosed that Houthi activity in the Red Sea has already cost the country $10 billion in lost Suez Canal revenue since October. The figure confirms a large, sustained diversion of traffic around the C…
Around early morning 25 April 2026 UTC, British RAF Typhoon jets based in Romania shot down Russian drones over Ukrainian territory near Reni while remaining in Romanian airspace, with debris falling on Romanian territo…
At approximately 08:01 UTC on 25 April 2026, reports indicate a major Russian strike has hit Dnipropetrovsk (Dnipro), with the city described as 'covered in smoke.' This follows previously reported record-scale Russian …
In the early hours of 25 April 2026, a Russian strike on a four‑storey residential building in the city of Dnipro caused multiple fatalities and injuries. As of around 06:47–07:01 UTC, officials reported at least two pe…
On 25 April 2026, the International Monetary Fund warned that the ongoing US‑Israel conflict with Iran is dampening growth and fueling inflation across sub‑Saharan Africa. In updated forecasts reported around 06:58 UTC,…
On the night of 23–24 April 2026, pirates hijacked the oil tanker Honour 25 with 17 crew members aboard about 30 nautical miles off Somalia. Reports circulating by 06:51–06:53 UTC on 25 April said six gunmen initially b…
On 25 April 2026, US federal authorities initiated legal action to seize a $30 million Beverly Hills mansion owned by Mansour Barzani, alleging it was purchased with bribe money from a defense contractor. The contractor…
On 25 April 2026, an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi began talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan mediating in the broader Middle East conflict involving the United States and Iran. By about 07:00–0…
Overnight into 25 April 2026, Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia, reaching the Ural cities of Chelyabinsk and Yekaterinburg. By around 07:01–08:01 UTC, Russian sources confirmed a drone impact on a residential h…
In the early hours of 25 April 2026, Russia launched one of its largest recent combined missile and drone attacks against multiple regions of Ukraine, heavily targeting Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia. …
On 25 April 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Azerbaijan for a working visit focused on security cooperation and energy coordination. By around 07:09–07:47 UTC, he had received briefings from Ukrai…
At an EU summit in Cyprus on 25 April 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured agreements on new contributions to the PURL program and additional aid packages. Ukrainian officials reported the commitments ar…
The IMF has cut its 2026 sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast by 0.3 pts to 4.3% and raised median inflation projections, citing economic fallout from the US–Israel war with Iran. The outlook implies softer medium-term co…
Pirates have hijacked the oil tanker Honour 25 with 17 crew about 30 nm off Somalia. The incident reinforces a resurgence of piracy risk on key routes linking the Middle East to Europe and Asia, adding to freight and in…
Between 00:00–05:00 UTC on 25 April, Russia launched an exceptionally large combined attack on Ukraine using at least 12 ballistic missiles, 35 cruise missiles, and 619 strike drones, hitting Dnipro, Kyiv region, Cherni…
Between roughly 00:00–05:00 UTC on 25 April 2026, Russia launched a massive mixed strike on Ukraine, including 12 ballistic missiles, 35+ cruise missiles and over 600 strike drones, hitting multiple regions and killing …