Russian troops are attempting to encircle Kostyantynivka, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine, which Ukrainian soldiers describe as being in a 'grey zone'. Its potential fall could allow Russia to advance towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, key Ukrainian strongholds in the Donbas region.
Russian troops have infiltrated Kostyantynivka, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine, leaving it in a 'grey zone' with no clear control. If the city falls, Russian forces could advance towards Ukraine's last strongholds in the east, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, bringing them closer to seizing Donbas, a key Kremlin objective.
Intensive Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon resulted in 77 deaths and 120 injuries in a single day, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The ministry also reported that the total casualties since March 2 have reached 4,057 killed and 12,121 wounded. Rescue teams are working in Nabatiya following Israeli bombings, with potential for increased casualties. An Israeli drone attack also killed one Lebanese soldier.
Coral researcher Anne Cohen has found a thriving "super reef" in the Marshall Islands, offering hope for coral survival amidst global bleaching events. The discovery is part of an initiative to identify and protect heat-tolerant reefs that could help restore damaged ecosystems.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched strikes against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon in response to repeated ceasefire violations by the Shiite organization. At least 16 people, including civilians, were reported killed in the Israeli airstrikes.
Fierce clashes between government troops and opposition-aligned militias have erupted in Mogadishu following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's unilateral one-year term extension. Property damage and civilian displacement are reported, with heavy weapons used in densely populated areas.
Russian forces are advancing towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, the last major Ukrainian-controlled agglomeration in the Donetsk region. The advance could alter the front line, with artillery strikes potentially beginning in two weeks.
A Russian Grad MLRS crew from the 'Sever' group destroyed three Ukrainian strongholds in the Sumy region overnight. Reconnaissance drones provided coordinates for precise strikes, with the commander noting the Grad's ability to cover 15-20 hectares with 40 rockets in 20 seconds.
The situation in Mali has stabilized, with most Africa Corps strongholds under Russian military control, according to Anatoly Bashkin of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Russian units are also supporting Malian forces in logistics and supply operations.
Russian forces used Grad multiple rocket launchers to destroy fortified Ukrainian strongholds, including those housing foreign mercenaries and drone units, according to Oleg Ivannikov. He described the damage to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as "catastrophically irreparable."
Russian artillery and drone operators of the "Sever" group destroyed over 40 temporary Ukrainian Armed Forces deployment points in the Kharkiv region in May, inflicting irretrievable losses and destroying fortifications, according to a military source.
At least 18 Lebanese were killed and 124 injured on Saturday during Israeli air force strikes on settlements serving as strongholds for the Shiite militia Hezbollah, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The ministry also reported that the total number of casualties since March 2 has reached 2,969 killed and 9,112 wounded.
Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon kill 13, injure 14; total 552 civilians killed since April 17 ceasefire.
The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to fight on to deliver on his promise to bring “change” to Britain after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local election that deepened doubts over his ability to govern. Just under two years after winning a landslide national election, Starmer saw voters punish his Labour government, dealing it a blow in some of its traditional strongholds in former industrial regions in central and northern England. The main beneficiary was the populist...
The destruction of drone control posts and fortifications of the Ukrainian army disrupted the enemy’s operations and helped prevent the penetration of UAVs into Russian territory, the howitzer crew commander with the call sign Kedr added
According to the report, the enemy's strongpoints consisted of several capsules connected by corridors
Congress secured a crucial win in Kerala, offering a much-needed morale boost after recent electoral setbacks. Despite this solitary victory, the party faces significant challenges, including a decline in its traditional strongholds and an inability to counter BJP's religious polarization. The path to regaining national relevance hinges on confronting BJP in its core territories.
According to the report, these positions were located on the southwestern outskirts of Novopavlovka, an essential logistical node for Ukrainian forces near the border of the DPR and Dnepropetrovsk Region
Early West Bengal election results indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party is making significant inroads in Muslim-majority constituencies. This suggests a shift in voter allegiance. The Trinamool Congress faces challenges converting votes despite secularism campaigns. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges party workers to remain steadfast, asserting the TMC is still ahead. High voter turnout was recorded across phases.
Five Indian assembly elections - West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry - await results on Monday, with BJP targeting its first Bengal victory while opposition parties defend their southern and eastern strongholds. The outcomes will test BJP's national expansion under Modi and determine the future of key INDIA bloc allies DMK and TMC, with exit polls showing divergent predictions for Bengal and a potential Congress breakthrough in Kerala.
Results of assembly elections in five Indian states - West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry - set to reveal national political mood. BJP aims to capture Bengal, a long-cherished dream, while Mamata Banerjee defends her stronghold. DMK faces challenge from Vijay's new TVK in Tamil Nadu, Congress hopes to break its drought in Kerala by defeating Left Front after 1977, and BJP expected to win third term in Assam.
India's 2026 assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry (824 seats) represent a pivotal test for BJP's expansion into South and East regions where it has not fully consolidated power. Turnout has been exceptionally high: West Bengal ~91%, Tamil Nadu 85.1%, Assam ~86%, Kerala ~80%, Puducherry ~90%. The BJP-led NDA currently governs 21 of 31 states, and these elections will determine whether regional resistance is softening or holding firm. Counting begins May 4, 2026.
As of May 2026, the BJP-led NDA governs 21 of 31 states and Union Territories. While the party maintains a dominant national presence, its influence varies from absolute control in the Hindi heartland to strategic reliance on regional allies in states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
