Russia has imposed a six-month ban on the import of radio-electronic devices for satellite communications, effective May 1. The corresponding government decree was published on April 30.
UK authorities have charged a 45-year-old man with the stabbing of two Jewish men in the Golders Green area of London. The attack on Wednesday left a 34-year-old and a 76-year-old injured; one has been discharged from hospital, the other is in stable condition.
Myanmar's military junta announced on Thursday that former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest as part of a sentence reduction amnesty. Her son, Kim Aris, dismissed the move as a public relations stunt and demanded verified proof of life.
Starting June 30, 2026, international truck drivers from CIS countries will be allowed to stay in Russia for up to 180 days instead of the previous 90. However, a key condition must be met to benefit from this extension.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 on Thursday to win their first-round playoff series 4-2, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs. The game was played at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party are still reeling from their election defeat earlier this month. There is much speculation about what their political future looks like.
Former Chairman of the Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiyev has been charged with attempting to violently seize power and abuse of office. His lawyer Ikromiddin Aitkulov confirmed the charges to Kaktus.Media.
US President Donald Trump told reporters he is “OK” with Iran playing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, to be held in North America in June and July. The comments came after FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Thursday that Iran would attend the tournament and play in the US.
Since Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) came to power, it has tightened its grip on the media. With an election expected soon, experts fear that authorities will try to eliminate the last pockets of independent reporting.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced at a conference in Freiburg that the European Union has suspended all payments to Serbia under the development plan due to the country's judicial policies.
Pakistan is facing its most severe fuel price shock in over 50 years, unleashing a cascade of crises that could batter all aspects of the economy and undermine the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Marathon world record-holder Sabastian Sawe received a hero's welcome in Kenya, with thousands of fans thronging Nairobi's airport and the country's president awarding him cash and a car.