France has intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as Western allies tighten enforcement of sanctions on Moscow. French authorities seized the oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, with support from the United Kingdom, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used…
Russia launched its most intense wave of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine since the war began. Ukraine said Russia fired at least 6,804 long-range drones and missiles in April, the highest monthly total of the war so far. Ukraine’s air force reported facing 6,663 drones and 141 missiles, with about 88% of drones and…
Young activists in Madagascar say hope is fading after fresh protest arrests. The arrest of several Gen Z protesters in Madagascar has triggered growing concern that the military-led government which took power after last year’s demonstrations may be repeating the same tactics as the administration it replaced. According to reports, four youth activists — Herizo…
A deadly overnight assault leaves cities battered and civilians killed. At least 16 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said nearly 700 drones, alongside ballistic and cruise missiles, were fired in the overnight assault….
Russia’s takeover of a US-linked firm is raising fresh concerns for global investors. Russia has seized control of the Russian operations of CANPACK, a US-linked company, under a government decree signed by Vladimir Putin. The move places the firm’s assets under “external administration,” effectively transferring full control to state-appointed managers. The Russia CANPACK takeover affects…
A temporary ceasefire offers a brief pause in a prolonged and deadly conflict. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, announcing a Russia-Ukraine Easter truce that will run from Saturday through Easter Sunday. The move calls for Russian forces to halt operations in all directions during the holiday period. Ukraine has responded positively,…
Russia and Vietnam signed an intergovernmental agreement on March 23, 2026, to cooperate on the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant. As reported by ALO360, the deal establishes the legal framework for a major energy project that both countries had initially planned more than a decade ago. The Agreement Alexey Likhachev, head of Rosatom,…
Russia became the first country to deliver humanitarian aid to Iran as conflict continued to grip the Middle East. An Il-76 aircraft from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry transported more than 13 tons of medical supplies to Azerbaijan on March 13, 2026. The cargo plane landed at Lankaran International Airport in Azerbaijan, where officials prepared…
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile at a residential building in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv. The strike occurred in Ukraine’s second-largest city. A Russian ballistic missile struck a five-story apartment building in Kharkiv early on March 7 2026. The attack killed at least eight people including mothers and young children. Moreover, the missile caused…
Russia provided information about U.S. assets during ongoing joint U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran. Multiple sources including a senior U.S. official with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday that Russia provided intelligence to Iran regarding U.S. positions in the Middle East. This assistance marked the first known indication that Russia indirectly aided…
