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Chernobyl anniversary: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'once again bringing world to brink of man-made disaster'

Marking Chernobyl's 40th anniversary, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism," citing drone activity near the plant and warning of man-made disasters. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck a Russian fertilizer plant, causing a pipeline leak. Russia also launched numerous drones overnight, with Ukraine intercepting most.

The Times of India

Are Trump, Netanyahu in sync? How US and Israel are fighting different wars on same battlefield

As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.

The Times of India

Ukraine’s land robots are revolutionising the shapeshifting war with Russia

IN FOCUS: More than four years into Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are driving up their use of land robots. Troops who use them and engineers who produce them tell Alex Croft that the future of war has already arrived

The Independent UK

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy signs agreement with Azerbaijan as death toll from Russian attacks rises to 10

Ukrainian leader said he had signed an agreement in Baku on military-industrial co-operation as Russia pounds city of Dnipro with missiles and drones.

The Guardian - AU

Iranian F-5 Jet Breached US Air Defences, the Massive War Damage Trump's Team Allegedly Covered Up

A report suggests Iran's strikes on US bases were more damaging than acknowledged, raising questions about US air defences and transparency. The damage is estimated at over £3.7 billion.

International Business Times UK

No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

The Times of India

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

The president tells Axios he sees no point in sending his envoys given the current state of the talks.

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What was Operation Eagle Claw? Iran reminds US of 46-year-old failure amid naval blockade tensions

Iran's judiciary chief warned the US of repeating "Isfahan and Tabas" incidents if tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf. This warning coincides with the 46th anniversary of the failed US Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, a mission to rescue American hostages in Tehran that ended in disaster and casualties.

The Times of India

U.S. Military Reportedly Drawing Up Plans To Strike Strait Of Hormuz Defenses If Ceasefire Collapses

The U.S. military is developing plans to target Iran's defenses around the Strait of Hormuz if the current ceasefire collapses, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Irani Won't Meet Directly With U.S. Officials In Pakistan, FM Spokesperson Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Pakistani leaders on Saturday but won't engage with U.S. negotiators, according to his spokesperson.

International Business Times

Russian airstrikes kill at least seven people in Ukraine overnight

Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several days

The Guardian - UK

Handwritten letters, human chain: How Mojtaba Khamenei controls Iran from the shadows

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly leading the country through a secret "human chain" of handwritten letters to evade US and Israeli detection. This comes amid unprecedented security measures, with senior officials avoiding visits due to assassination fears following a reported US-Israel strike that gravely injured him.

The Times of India

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home

The Independent UK

Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago

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The Times of India

'Doctrine of dominance': Russia accuses US of energy grab, says Iran, Venezuela actions 'about oil'

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the US of prioritizing oil and energy dominance, alleging military actions in Iran and Venezuela are resource-driven. He claims Washington disregards international law, opting for power over rules. Lavrov urged the US towards dialogue, criticizing policy shifts that strain relations and push Europe…

The Independent UK

Putin could cause the next Chernobyl through reckless strikes on nuclear plants, experts warn

IN DEPTH: Four decades ago, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in the worst nuclear accident the world has ever seen. Today, some of the world’s leading nuclear experts warn Alex Croft that Russia’s actions there and in Zaporizhzhia show the lessons of the past have not been learnt

The Guardian - UK

Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran’s death row victims

Testimony emerges from Babak Alipour, who spent three years on death row before being taken to gallows in March

The Times of India

Iranian resistance, regime pushback: Protests were at inflection point… then US-Israel attacked

Iran's regime faces deep-seated dissent, not just over the hijab, but a four-decade build-up of grievances. The 2022 Mahsa Amini protests united diverse groups, from labor unions to artists and environmentalists, across all regions. This broad awakening challenges the regime's divide-and-rule tactics, suggesting a significant shift in Iranian civil society.

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The Guardian - US

US president cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for ceasefire talks – as it happened

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The Times of India

Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of 'sabotaging' Lebanon peace push, says Donald Trump putting 'strong pressure' on Iran

Israel and Lebanon have extended a three-week ceasefire, with Prime Minister Netanyahu aiming for "historic peace" and crediting US pressure on Iran. Despite the truce, Hezbollah dismisses it as "meaningless" amid ongoing Israeli military actions and retaliatory clashes. This fragile calm persists amidst wider regional tensions, leaving lasting agreement prospects…

The Independent UK

Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy holds talks in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia on ‘security and energy’

Ukraine ‘actively developing’ regional security arrangements for defence, food and energy, Zelenskyy says; Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners. What we know on day 1,522

The Independent UK

US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. does not plan a third renewal of a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is currently at sea

International Business Times UK

'US Is Getting Desperate': Iran's Supreme Leader Is Reportedly Not Negotiating, FM May Have Departed Pakistan Before Kushner, Witkoff's Arrival

The US faces diplomatic challenges with Iran as peace talks falter and naval tensions rise, highlighting a disconnect between US expectations and Iran's diplomatic strategy.

The Times of India

Peace talks back on? Trump sending envoys to Pakistan to meet Iran FM; Vance on standby

Senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to revive negotiations amid escalating regional tensions. The diplomatic initiative aims to address Tehran's nuclear program and ease global market volatility. Despite overtures, the situation remains volatile with ongoing…

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