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Russia condemns US-Israeli strike near Orthodox church in Tehran
Moscow has strongly condemned a US-Israeli attack near St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Tehran, calling it a “flagrant violation” of believers’ rights. The church, administered by the Russian Orthodox Church and listed as a Iranian cultural heritage site, sustained serious damage in the April 1 strike.
03 April 2026
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Missile debris injures 12 in UAE after interception, officials say
Twelve people, mostly Nepali and Indian nationals, were wounded by falling missile debris in the Ajban area of the UAE following a successful air defense interception. One Nepali citizen sustained serious injuries, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
03 April 2026
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US quietly expelled Iran’s deputy UN envoy in December, report says
The United States secretly expelled Iran’s deputy ambassador to the UN in December over national security concerns, using an internal procedure rather than a formal declaration. The diplomat’s children were also asked to leave in February, according to an Axios report.
03 April 2026
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Bahrain says it intercepted 445 drones, 188 missiles since Feb. 28
Bahrain’s Defense Force announced that its air defense systems have destroyed 445 drones and 188 missiles since February 28, when Iranian retaliatory strikes began. The Gulf kingdom said its forces remain on high alert against what it called “malicious Iranian aggression.”
03 April 2026
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Iran IRGC naval intelligence deputy chief killed in US-Israeli strike
Behnam Rezaei, deputy head of naval intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in a US-Israeli attack, Iranian media reported. His death marks another high-value casualty in the escalating conflict that has claimed over 1,340 lives since February 28.
03 April 2026
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Macron calls for new world order, warns against passivity
French President Emmanuel Macron urged nations to avoid passivity amid global “disorder,” calling for a new international order based on cooperation among “able and willing countries.” Speaking in South Korea, he warned against dependence on both Chinese dominance and American unpredictability.
03 April 2026
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Israel plans to demolish Lebanese border villages for ‘security zone’
The Israeli army will present a plan to the government this week to demolish all villages and towns along the southern Lebanese border, creating a permanent “security zone” three kilometers deep. Displaced Lebanese residents would be permanently barred from returning, according to state broadcaster KAN.
03 April 2026
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Abu Dhabi halts gas plant ops after missile debris strike
Operations at Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas facilities have been suspended after debris from an intercepted missile struck the site, causing a fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes amid escalating tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US-Israeli forces in the Gulf region.
03 April 2026
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Drone strike hits Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, fire reported
A drone strike early Friday triggered a fire in parts of Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said. Emergency teams are working to contain the blaze with no injuries reported, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its 35th day.
03 April 2026
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Pentagon fires Army Chief of Staff Gen. George, two other generals
The Pentagon announced Thursday that Gen. Randy A. George will retire "effective immediately" as 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, along with Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. and Maj. Gen. David Hodne. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly wants someone who would implement President Trump's vision for the Army.
03 April 2026
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Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain under overnight missile, drone attacks
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain were under missile and drone attacks throughout the night as the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 35th day. Kuwait announced it repelled attacks, Saudi destroyed a drone, and Bahrain activated warning sirens three times.
03 April 2026
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Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI, cloud infrastructure
Microsoft plans to invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure, a senior executive announced Friday. The investment, running from early 2026 through 2029, will include partnerships with SoftBank Group and Sakura Internet.
03 April 2026
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Israel's military faces ideological shift as religious groups fill personnel shortage
A growing personnel shortage in the Israeli military is strengthening the influence of Temple and radical Jewish groups, including Chabad-Lubavitch and the US-designated Hilltop Youth, leading to concerns about an ideological transformation of the occupation forces. Special units accommodating strict religious rules have been established.
03 April 2026
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Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Blanche as acting successor
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming she will transition to a "highly necessary and important" private sector role to be announced soon. Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general, with reports suggesting Bondi's stance on the Jeffrey Epstein files displeased Trump.
03 April 2026
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US-Israeli strike targets Iran's Qom-Tehran highway
A US-Israeli strike targeted Iran's Qom-Tehran highway early Friday, Mehr news agency reported, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The attack comes a day after strikes destroyed the strategic B1 bridge in Karaj, north of Tehran, killing eight people and wounding 95.
03 April 2026
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Trump threatens strikes on Iranian bridges, power plants: 'Haven't even started'
President Donald Trump signaled Thursday that further strikes on critical infrastructure in Iran could be imminent, writing on Truth Social that US forces "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!" The threat comes as the US-Israeli offensive enters its fifth week.
03 April 2026
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Hezbollah claims 60 attacks in 24 hours, total operations reach 1,250 since March 2
Hezbollah said it carried out 60 attacks in the past 24 hours against Israeli settlements, troops, military vehicles and bases, bringing its total operations since March 2 to 1,250. The group claimed direct hits on two Merkava tanks, a bulldozer, and forced an Israeli helicopter to retreat.
03 April 2026
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NATO cracks widen as Europe resists Trump’s Iran war demands
President Trump’s push for European support in the US-Israeli war on Iran is crumbling. France, Spain, Italy and Poland have restricted military access or refused requests, while Trump threatens to withdraw from NATO, calling the alliance a “paper tiger.”
03 April 2026
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Iran claims Oracle data center hit in UAE; Dubai denies
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted a data center of US company Oracle in the UAE in retaliation for a strike that injured a former foreign minister and killed his wife. Dubai authorities swiftly rejected the report as “fabricated and incorrect.”
03 April 2026
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