The incidents affected locations including Kazan, Volgograd and Saransk, with reports pointing to possible drone activity." msn
Friday, April 10, 2026
Multiple Russian cities report explosions
The incidents affected locations including Kazan, Volgograd and Saransk, with reports pointing to possible drone activity." msn
Death toll from Afghan quake rises
"For several minutes after the earthquake struck, he could hear their screams. Then there was silence.
Mohibullah Niazi, a neighbor who helped in the rescue efforts, said that the eight people killed
on the outskirts of Kabul after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan the previous night were a refugee family recently returned from neighboring Iran.
There was only one survivor: a boy of around 3 years old, who was injured and has been hospitalized in Kabul.
Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat increased the overall death toll from the quake to 12, with another four people injured. Fitrat said five homes were destroyed and another 33 significantly damaged, affecting 40 families in the provinces of Kabul, Panjshir, Logar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan." AP
Mohibullah Niazi, a neighbor who helped in the rescue efforts, said that the eight people killed
There was only one survivor: a boy of around 3 years old, who was injured and has been hospitalized in Kabul.
Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat increased the overall death toll from the quake to 12, with another four people injured. Fitrat said five homes were destroyed and another 33 significantly damaged, affecting 40 families in the provinces of Kabul, Panjshir, Logar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan." AP
Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
More rain has been forecast for the coming days throughout Afghanistan, and the authority warned the public to stay away from river banks and areas prone to flooding." AP
UK Defense Minister warns Putin of 'serious consequences' after covert underwater military operation
"U.K. Defense Minister John Healey warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of "serious consequences" Thursday after revealing a weeks-long military operation to deter Russian meddling in the North Sea.
"To President Putin I say we see you, we see your activity over our cables and our pipelines, and you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences," he cautioned.
The defense minister detailed an operation involving a Royal Navy frigate, a Royal Air Force patrol plane and hundreds of personnel deployed to deter a trio of Russian submarines that were detected near underwater cables in Britain’s economic exclusionary zone.
One of the submarines, Healey announced, was a nuclear-powered Akula-class submarine, while the other two were spy submarines from Russia’s Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research, also known as GUGI. Subs from this unit were directed specifically by Putin "to conduct hybrid warfare activities against the UK" and its allies, Healey said." FOX
The defense minister detailed an operation involving a Royal Navy frigate, a Royal Air Force patrol plane and hundreds of personnel deployed to deter a trio of Russian submarines that were detected near underwater cables in Britain’s economic exclusionary zone.
One of the submarines, Healey announced, was a nuclear-powered Akula-class submarine, while the other two were spy submarines from Russia’s Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research, also known as GUGI. Subs from this unit were directed specifically by Putin "to conduct hybrid warfare activities against the UK" and its allies, Healey said." FOX
Russian drone destroys Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Nova Poshta has already begun contacting customers whose shipments were at the branch." msn
"That Is Not The Agreement We Have!" President Trump Slams Aya-TOLL-Ah Charging Fees For Hormuz Transit
"The last few hours have set the hopes for peace back a little as President Trump and the Ayatollah traded blows over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
First was the new Supreme Leader, Ayatoolah Motjaba Khameini's post on X that:
"We will definitely take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new phase."
Which prompted a response from President Trump:
"There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"
And then an hour or so later, President Trump turned the rhetoric dial up to '11' once again:
"Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz.
That is not the agreement we have!"
Having earlier described Iran’s leaders as “much more reasonable” than their public comments would suggest, the new Supreme Leader also repeated demands for war reparations - a definite non-starter for US negotiators.
Stocks dipped and oil rallied modestly on this tête-à-tête." ZeroHedge
First was the new Supreme Leader, Ayatoolah Motjaba Khameini's post on X that:
Which prompted a response from President Trump:
"There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"
And then an hour or so later, President Trump turned the rhetoric dial up to '11' once again:
"Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz.
That is not the agreement we have!"
Having earlier described Iran’s leaders as “much more reasonable” than their public comments would suggest, the new Supreme Leader also repeated demands for war reparations - a definite non-starter for US negotiators.
Stocks dipped and oil rallied modestly on this tête-à-tête." ZeroHedge
Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah
"In an emergency session held at Baabda Palace on April 9, Lebanon’s Cabinet made a consequential decision: the immediate prohibition of all Hezbollah military and security activities on Lebanese soil..jpg)
The government in many times formally demanded that Hezbollah surrender its weapons and transition into a purely political party, ending its status as an armed non-state actor.
President Joseph Aoun delivered a pointed message in a speech on April 9 underscoring Lebanese sovereignty, insisting that 'the Lebanese State must negotiate for itself,' in a clear rejection of any regional power, particularly Iran, claiming authority to negotiate Lebanon’s future.
The Cabinet also ordered the Lebanese Army and security forces to impose full state authority across Beirut Governorate, declaring that only legitimate state institutions may possess weapons within the capital." msn
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President Joseph Aoun delivered a pointed message in a speech on April 9 underscoring Lebanese sovereignty, insisting that 'the Lebanese State must negotiate for itself,' in a clear rejection of any regional power, particularly Iran, claiming authority to negotiate Lebanon’s future.
The Cabinet also ordered the Lebanese Army and security forces to impose full state authority across Beirut Governorate, declaring that only legitimate state institutions may possess weapons within the capital." msn
5.2 Earthquake - South Shetland Islands
Israel to Begin Direct Talks with Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah — Eyes ‘Historic’ Peace Deal
134 clashes on frontline
"Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 134 times since the beginning of the day.
According to the General Staff, in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out four airstrikes using six guided aerial bombs, conducted 62 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, two of which involved multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched four attacks on Ukrainian positions near Vovchanski Khutory, Prylypky, and Starytsia. One assault is ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked six times near Petropavlivka, Novoosynove, and toward Lyman. One attack is ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy assaults toward Lyman, Dibrova, Novomykhailivka, and Tverdokhlibove. One assault is ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy attempted to advance once toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders launched one attack toward Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy conducted 22 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Stepanivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Ivanopillia, and toward Illinivka, Sofiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Novopavlivka. One attack is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy carried out 28 attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Ivanivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopavlivka, Molodetske, Myrne, Kotlyne, and Novopidhorodnie. Three assaults are ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched six attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Zlahoda, and toward Andriivka-Klevtsove. One assault is ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, 17 enemy attacks were recorded near Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Hirkе, Huliaipilske, Staroukrainka, and Dobropillia. Five assaults are ongoing." Ukrin
According to the General Staff, in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out four airstrikes using six guided aerial bombs, conducted 62 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, two of which involved multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked six times near Petropavlivka, Novoosynove, and toward Lyman. One attack is ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five enemy assaults toward Lyman, Dibrova, Novomykhailivka, and Tverdokhlibove. One assault is ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy attempted to advance once toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders launched one attack toward Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy conducted 22 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Stepanivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Ivanopillia, and toward Illinivka, Sofiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Novopavlivka. One attack is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy carried out 28 attacks. The invaders attempted to advance near Ivanivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Novopavlivka, Molodetske, Myrne, Kotlyne, and Novopidhorodnie. Three assaults are ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched six attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Zlahoda, and toward Andriivka-Klevtsove. One assault is ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, 17 enemy attacks were recorded near Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Hirkе, Huliaipilske, Staroukrainka, and Dobropillia. Five assaults are ongoing." Ukrin
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Iran Blocks Traffic in Strait of Hormuz over Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
"Iran reportedly violated the ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan in a matter of hours by
once again closing the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, ostensibly because Israel has refused to halt its operation against the Hezbollah terrorists of Lebanon.
Iran’s state-run Fars news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Wednesday morning that two oil tankers were allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz “with permission from Iran” – but the strait was then closed again “in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.”
CBS News reported that Iran’s remaining naval forces are still warning ships in the Persian Gulf that they must obtain “permission” from Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz." Breitbart
Iran’s state-run Fars news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Wednesday morning that two oil tankers were allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz “with permission from Iran” – but the strait was then closed again “in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.”
CBS News reported that Iran’s remaining naval forces are still warning ships in the Persian Gulf that they must obtain “permission” from Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz." Breitbart
5.1 Earthquake - South Papua, 94 km northeast of Nabire, Indonesia
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164 combat engagements on frontline
"164 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading forces were recorded.
Airstrikes targeted areas in the Zaporizhzhia region, including Lisne, Nove Pole, Vozdvyzhivka, Pryluky, Verkhnia Tersa, Liubytske, Hirke, Huliaipilske, Barvinivka, Shyroke, Charivne, Veselianka, Mykilske, and Kushuhum, as well as Svarkove and Fotovyzh in the Sumy region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out one airstrike using a guided bomb and conducted 106 shelling attacks, including six with MLRS. One combat engagement was recorded there.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces attempted seven times to break through defensive lines near Vovchanski Khutory, Starytsia, Krasne Pershe, Synelnykove, Prylipka, and Lyman.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian troops launched eight attacks toward Petropavlivka, Novoosynove, Kivsharivka, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman direction, invaders attacked six times near Hrekivka, Zarichne, and toward Stavky, Dibrova, Novyi Myr, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled five attempts to advance toward Riznykivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces carried out one attack toward Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy conducted 20 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 32 assault actions near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Muravka, Hryshyne, Udachne, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Novooleksandrivka, Novopidhirodne, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked seven times toward Lisne, Oleksandrohrad, Novoselivka, and near Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole direction, 18 Russian attacks were recorded toward Pryluky, Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Olenokostiantynivka, Varvarivka, and near Myrne and Huliaipole." Ukrin
Airstrikes targeted areas in the Zaporizhzhia region, including Lisne, Nove Pole, Vozdvyzhivka, Pryluky, Verkhnia Tersa, Liubytske, Hirke, Huliaipilske, Barvinivka, Shyroke, Charivne, Veselianka, Mykilske, and Kushuhum, as well as Svarkove and Fotovyzh in the Sumy region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out one airstrike using a guided bomb and conducted 106 shelling attacks, including six with MLRS. One combat engagement was recorded there.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces attempted seven times to break through defensive lines near Vovchanski Khutory, Starytsia, Krasne Pershe, Synelnykove, Prylipka, and Lyman.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian troops launched eight attacks toward Petropavlivka, Novoosynove, Kivsharivka, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled five attempts to advance toward Riznykivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces carried out one attack toward Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy conducted 20 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 32 assault actions near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Muravka, Hryshyne, Udachne, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Novooleksandrivka, Novopidhirodne, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked seven times toward Lisne, Oleksandrohrad, Novoselivka, and near Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole direction, 18 Russian attacks were recorded toward Pryluky, Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Olenokostiantynivka, Varvarivka, and near Myrne and Huliaipole." Ukrin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
U.S., Iran, Israel Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire; Tehran Will Allow Safe Passage Via Hormuz For Two Weeks
"President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran
, conditional on them "agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz"
Iran accepts Pakistan's two-week ceasefire proposal, with the deal approved by the New Supreme Leader; Iran also says safe passage via Hormuz "Possible" for two weeks
Israel has reportedly agreed to suspend bombing while talks are ongoing." ZeroHedge
Iran accepts Pakistan's two-week ceasefire proposal, with the deal approved by the New Supreme Leader; Iran also says safe passage via Hormuz "Possible" for two weeks
Israel has reportedly agreed to suspend bombing while talks are ongoing." ZeroHedge
5.2 Earthquake - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
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