live Iran unveils map asserting control over Strait of Hormuz, state media says- Monday, 4 May
Iran warned U.S. forces on Monday not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the United S...
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the strong Kazakh-Finnish partnership and expressed willingness to deepen ties, while the OSCE Chairperson praised Kazakhstan's growing regional influence and cooperation.
During a recent meeting, President Tokayev praised Finland as a long-standing partner of Kazakhstan in the Scandinavian region and showed eagerness to expand bilateral contacts. Elina Valtonen, Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, emphasized the importance of developing relations with Kazakhstan and Central Asia. She acknowledged Kazakhstan’s efforts to enhance its international standing and its role as a significant middle power through active participation in organizations like the OSCE. Valtonen also praised Kazakhstan’s contributions in economic and environmental areas during challenging times and highlighted fruitful cooperation with the OSCE Program Office in Astana. After the meeting, President Tokayev sent warm wishes to Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation between their nations.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
China has moved to block U.S. sanctions on five of its oil refineries, in a fresh escalation of tensions over trade and energy policy.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will “soon be reviewing” a new 14-point proposal sent by Iran, casting doubt on the chances of a deal after Tehran called for security guarantees, an end to naval blockades and a halt to the war across the region, including in Lebanon.
Malian authorities have launched an investigation into suspected soldiers accused of involvement in coordinated attacks on military bases carried out by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on 25 April 2026.
Ukraine has launched a new wave of drone strikes on Sunday (3 May) across Russia, hitting key infrastructure and causing casualties in several regions, officials on both sides said.
Armenia is host to the 8th meeting of the European Political Community which opened in Yerevan on Monday (4 May). Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan welcomed European Union leaders and heads of international organisations, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
European allies are stepping up efforts to meet military commitments following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to the Vatican and Italy this week for a series of meetings, according to Italian media reports, in a visit that comes amid strained relations between Washington and parts of Europe and heightened tensions involving Pope Leo XIV.
Ukraine has launched a new wave of drone strikes on Sunday (3 May) across Russia, hitting key infrastructure and causing casualties in several regions, officials on both sides said.
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