Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran Conflict and Political Realignment
Jerome Powell signals departure as Kevin Warsh prepares to take the helm of a central bank under fire.
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Wednesday, April 29
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026
Israel Targets Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon Strike
The Israeli military conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon targeting a Hezbollah commander, an action taken under its established right to defend northern communities from ongoing threats.
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026
Hezbollah Continues Aggression Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Fighting persists in Lebanon as Hezbollah continues to violate the terms of a US-brokered ceasefire, exposing the weakness of the Lebanese state in reining in its Iranian-funded masters.
Foreign PolicyApril 29, 2026
Moscow Scales Back Victory Day Parade Amid Rising Ukrainian Strikes
Russia is stripping its annual Victory Day parade of military hardware and cadet participation, citing a heightened threat of Ukrainian aerial attacks.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.