The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

UAE Says It Intercepted Missiles From Iran, First Since Ceasefire Began

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that it successfully intercepted missile attacks from Iran, the first such event since the April 8 ceasefire.

International Business Times · May 4

Competing Claims Over Alleged Missile Strike Add to US-Iran Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

A news outler widely regarded as closely aligned with the Iranian state first reported that two missiles struck a U.S. warship near Jask Island after ignoring warnings

Latin Times · May 4

Iran Executes Three More People Arrested During January Protests As War Continues

Iran executed three more men connected to the January protests as the war with the U.S. continues.

International Business Times · May 4

Azerbaijan’s jailed opposition leader urges West to find ‘courage’ and stand up to regime amid political crackdown

INTERVIEW: Ali Karimli tells James C. Reynolds from jail that Azerbaijan’s future is with Europe, not Russia - but the West must step up and challenge its record on human rights

The Independent UK · May 4

Reform UK plan to set up migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas condemned by other parties – as it happened

Nigel Farage’s party proposed to place detention centres in places that vote for Green council leaders or MPs

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Joining EU’s loan for Ukraine will boost UK jobs and ties with bloc – PM

‘It’s very good for the UK, because of the capability that leads to jobs in the United Kingdom,’ Sir Keir Starmer said.

Evening Standard · May 4

First Russian oil reportedly arrives in Japan since Iran war – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 4

Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?

War has combined with battered economy to leave Tehran wondering how hardline it can afford to be

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia’s Primorsk oil port and ships

Zelenskyy says three ‘shadow fleet’ vessels hit along with guided missile corvette; Ukrainian drones menace Moscow and surrounds. What we know on day 1,531

The Guardian - AU · May 4

More Strait talks: Trump rolls out 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through Hormuz

US President Donald Trump launched 'Project Freedom' to aid commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, citing humanitarian concerns and low supplies. He stated the US will guide vessels safely out, emphasizing these ships belong to nations uninvolved in regional disputes. Trump also revealed positive discussions with Iran, though…

The Times of India · May 4