Armed conflicts and attacks

Russia says that it will continue its military presence in Mali to provide assistance to the Malian government. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kremlin-says-russian-forces-will-stay-mali-to-fight-extremism-2026-04-30/

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China announces it will ban the sale or renting of commercial drones in Beijing, while existing drone owners will also be required to register their devices with the police, citing security concerns. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gv4dvngygo

Science and technology

The Pakistan Navy commissions the first Hangor-class submarine, the PNS/M Hangor, at a ceremony in Sanya, China. (Daily Pakistan)

• https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/30-Apr-2026/pakistan-navy-welcomes-first-china-designed-hangor-class-submarine

Science and technology

Cloudflare recognizes Russian messenger Max as a spyware app. (Ukrainian News)

• https://ukranews.com/en/news/1149163-cloudflare-recognizes-russian-messenger-max-as-a-spyware-app

Politics and elections

The Russian government announces the creation of a censorship council. (Russian service The Moscow Times) In Russian

• https://ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/30/v-rossii-sozdadut-sovet-dlya-tsenzuri-istoricheskogo-kontenta-v-internete-knigah-i-kino-a194240