Iran supreme leader issues defiant statement on strait of Hormuz Mojtaba Khamenei says Tehran will eliminate ‘enemy’s abuses of the waterway’ and guard its nuclear and missile programmes The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Iranian Supreme Leader Says Country Will 'Guard' Nuclear Technology Despite U.S. Pressure Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that the country will "guard" its nuclear and missile technologies as talks with the U.S. continue to be at a standstill. International Business Times · Apr 30
‘No place in Gulf, except at bottom of its waters’: Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘Great Satan’ US, rejects nuclear curbs Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population. The Times of India · Apr 30
Iran's supreme leader says it will protect its 'nuclear and missile capabilities' Iran’s supreme leader says the country will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as national assets The Independent UK · Apr 30
Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran? The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of war came at an opportune time for the United States. Several reports indicate it is running out of weapons amid the conflict. The Conversation · Apr 29
Russia to hold Victory Day parade with no military hardware amid Ukraine strike fears Annual event in Red Square to feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Is Trump getting the full picture? Vance raises concerns over Iran war, US arsenal: Report US Vice President J D Vance is questioning the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, concerned about undisclosed missile stockpile depletion. He fears this could impact responses to global flashpoints like Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe. Despite official assurances, some believe the situation is being downplayed, potentially affecting future military… The Times of India · Apr 29
Aliens Already Among Us As NASA Scientist Claims UFOs Have Been Secretly Disabling Nuclear Weapons Since 1960s Former NASA scientist Dr. Kevin Knuth revisits Cold War incidents involving unexplained shutdowns at US nuclear missile bases, discussing potential links to unidentified anomalous phenomena. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of ‘war crimes’ after seven killed in missile strikes IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed. AAP · Apr 27
Seven killed and dozens injured in first Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan since peace talks, officials say Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan on Monday following peace talks earlier this month The Independent UK · Apr 27
At least 21 killed in Russia's strikes on Ukraine on Chernobyl anniversary Russian strikes killed at least 21 across Ukraine over the weekend and into Monday as Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery, while Zelenskyy and IAEA warned of renewed nuclear risks at Chernobyl. Euronews · Apr 27
Russian attacks kill 3 and wound more than 20 in Ukraine’s Dnipro Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least three people and wounded 21 overnight, local authorities said Saturday The Independent UK · Apr 25
Trump Declares No Time Frame for Ending Iran Conflict as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate President Donald Trump declared Wednesday there is "no time frame" for ending the U.S. conflict with Iran, signaling an open-ended military and diplomatic posture even as a fragile ceasefire extension hangs in the balance and fresh clashes disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · Apr 23
Euronews · Apr 22 Speed and deterrence: Germany's defence minister unveils first ever military strategy Germany is reshaping its armed forces. The Bundeswehr is set to become faster, more capable and more technologically advanced, with the ability to strike targets precisely at longer range.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Iran shows off what appears to be a ballistic missile at Tehran rally Iranian state television has aired footage showing what appears to be a Qadr ballistic missile in Tehran, on a mobile launcher, during a late-night rally on Tuesday (21 April) as possible talks in Islamabad with the United States broke down.
International Business Times UK · Apr 22 Sky-High Standoff: 6 Nations Scramble Jets as Russian 'Nuclear' Bombers Go Dark Over the Baltic On 20 April, six NATO air forces scrambled to intercept two Russian Tu-22M3 bombers and their 10 fighter escorts, which were flying without transponders over the Baltic region.
Evening Standard · Apr 22 Iranian IRGC hardliners 'heading to UK', says Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid London arson attacks The failure to stop the ‘small boats’ crisis is a ‘real and active threat’ to national security, says Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Iran-US war latest: Tehran calls opening Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ as US navy chief steps down US blockade of Iran’s ports choking economy, White House says, as President Trump suggests peace talks could restart
The Independent UK · Apr 20 North Korea tests new ballistic missiles that could reach US and South Korea IN FULL
The Times of India · Apr 20 ‘Wanted the last sound in this place to be of music…not explosions and missiles’ In the shattered remains of his 15year-old music school, Iranian musician Hamidreza Afarideh sat on a debris-laden floor, drew his bow and played with a kamancheh, what he called “the last sound” of a life’s work reduced to dust.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Kim Jong Un and daughter look on as North Korea tests multiple ballistic missiles North Korea says it fired ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20 Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year – Zelenskyy Ukrainian president discusses Patriot alternative with other countries; Bulgarian election may be new headache for Kyiv. What we know on day 1,517
The Independent UK · Apr 19 North Korea launches ballistic missiles for fourth time this month IN FULL
Euronews · Apr 19 North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.