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Wednesday, April 29

Footage of an airstrike against rebel vehicles in Mali. It is imposed over the BBC Verify colours and branding.
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026

Russian-Backed Forces Launch Counter-Offensive in Mali as Jihadist Insurgency Escalates

Russian paramilitary units are conducting air strikes against jihadist and separatist rebels in Mali after a major offensive resulted in the death of the nation's defense minister.

A group of fighters in camouglage stand around a pick-up truck on a dusty road. One man in near silhouette - standing on the vehicle - is holding an automatic rifle up. On the left of the picture is the brown and yellow legs of a sculpture.
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026

Mali's Military Junta Faces Existential Crisis After Coordinated Terrorist Offensive

Mali’s military leadership is scrambling to maintain control after a devastating assault by separatist rebels and al-Qaeda-linked militants shattered the nation's fragile security status quo.

Women react during the funeral of the victims following a reported strike on a school, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Minab, Iran, March 3, 2026.
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026

Pentagon faces heat over silence on Iran strike investigation

Former defense officials are criticizing the Pentagon for its lack of transparency regarding a strike in Minab, Iran, that allegedly involved American forces.

Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of a memorial for North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026

Kim Jong Un Glorifies Suicide as 'Heroism' for North Korean Troops in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has officially praised soldiers who committed suicide on the battlefield in Ukraine as 'heroes,' confirming that troops are under strict orders to kill themselves rather than be taken prisoner.

Tuesday, April 28

BBC correspondent Suranjana Tewari standing in front of pink and red cars at Beijing's Auto Show
Foreign PolicyApril 28, 2026

China Exploits Global Energy Instability to Push EV Dominance

Beijing is leveraging global energy market volatility caused by the Iran conflict to accelerate its push for electric vehicle hegemony.

Robot seen carrying elderly woman in Ukraine
Foreign PolicyApril 28, 2026

Ukrainian Military Deploys Robotic Innovation to Save Civilian Life

Ukrainian forces successfully utilized a ground drone to rescue an elderly woman trapped in a war-torn village, showcasing the tactical advantage of modern technology in the face of ongoing aggression.

File photo showing the Israeli city of Haifa and its port (15 June 2025)
Foreign PolicyApril 28, 2026

Israel Rejects Ukraine's 'Twitter Diplomacy' Over Alleged Grain Shipments

The Israeli government is pushing back against public accusations from Kyiv regarding alleged shipments of Russian-seized grain, insisting that diplomatic relations be conducted through formal evidence-based channels rather than social medi

Monday, April 27

Four members of the Taliban security forces holding guns in Kabul on 19 March 2026
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Border Chaos Explodes: Pakistan Accused of Deadly Strikes on Afghan University

Renewed hostilities between Pakistan and the Taliban government have resulted in a deadly bombardment of Kunar University, ending a brief period of relative calm in the region.

Pope Leo XIV, a smiling white man with grey hair, wearing a red robe and a white skull cap, shakes the hand of Dame Sarah Mullally. She is wearing white, red and black religious robes with a large cross around her neck and a clerical collar. Her hair is blond and short, with a fringe and she is smiling.
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Church of England Leader Praises Pope Leo Amid Global Tensions

The Archbishop of Canterbury met with Pope Leo at the Vatican to discuss global justice and peace, marking a historic moment of cooperation between the two churches.

An attendant at a petrol station refills a motorbike with fuel
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Trump Calls Iran's Bluff as Peace Talks Collapse

President Trump has scrapped planned peace talks with Iran, correctly identifying the regime's internal chaos and lack of leverage while oil markets react to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Wide shot showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking to soldiers wearing military uniforms as he stands on a monument in Pyongyang for Russian soldiers who died in the Ukraine war
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Pyongyang and Moscow Formalize Dangerous Military Alliance

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov have unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang to honor North Korean soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war.

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