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Iran's Foreign Minister said the US blockade is an act of war and violates the cease-fire. Iran Foreign Minister Says U. S. Blockade Is Act of War, Violates Cease-Fire WSJ.
Iranian government sources plan to restart domestic flights, initially allowing overflight operations that will benefit international airlines connecting Europe and Asia, including Indian carriers. Iranian government sources told The Hindu that they plan to first reallow overflight operations that will bring a huge respite to all international airlines connecting Europe with Asia, including Indian carriers.
Israeli soldiers were jailed for damaging a Jesus statue in Lebanon. A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head.
Pakistan's Information Minister said the country has yet to receive a formal response on Iranian participation in talks. Meanwhile, over 11.6 lakh Indians have returned from West Asia amid the conflict.
Hungary's Magyar said Netanyahu will face arrest due to an ICC warrant. In 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including starvation as a method of warfare, in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
US President Trump stated the US is in a "very, very strong" position for Iran talks. He suggested Iran could improve chances of successful peace talks by freeing eight women facing execution.
US-Iran peace talks are uncertain as the ceasefire deadline approaches. Live updates: Uncertainty swirls around US-Iran peace talks as ceasefire deadline looms CNN.
Trump does not want to extend the cease-fire as Iran refuses to negotiate under threat. Trump Says He Does Not Want to Extend Cease-Fire as Iran Insists It Will 'Not Negotiate Under Threat' Time Magazine.
Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard criticized U. S. President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu as "predators". She warned they seek to impose a new world order.
A report by an NGO found at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers. This has contributed to the displacement of Palestinians from the region.
Iran has stated it is prepared for war with "new surprises" if necessary. The US has also indicated readiness for conflict, with Iran reportedly preparing fresh targets in response. Tensions have escalated between the two nations.
Iran's participation in talks is still uncertain, with Pakistan's Information Minister stating that a formal response is awaited, as a ceasefire deadline nears. As of 7:30 p. m. Pakistan time, a formal response about Iran’s participation “is still awaited”, Pakistan’s Information Minister said in a statement.
Israel's war with Iran cost 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses. Its operations in Gaza till 2025 will cost around 8.6% of its annual gross domestic product. The Bank of Israel’s preliminary estimates suggest that Israel’s war with Iran came at the cost of 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses.
Two Israeli soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention for vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon. Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh plans to sell "virtually all" his assets within 90 days. This was his response to questioning by Democratic senators at a Senate hearing on his asset divestment plan.
The European Court of Justice ruled Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights. The law, introduced by PM Viktor Orban's government, breaches EU law on multiple levels. European Court of Justice says measure by PM Viktor Orban's government breaches EU law 'on a number of separate levels'.
Ukrainian President Zelensky says US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's failure to visit Kyiv is disrespectful. They have travelled to Moscow several times but not to Kyiv. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Cuba held recent talks with a visiting U. S. delegation. The U. negotiators set conditions for continued negotiations, including the release of prominent political prisoners. negotiators laid out several conditions for negotiations with Cuba to continue, including the release of prominent political prisoners.
Mexican security officials say the Teotihuacan pyramids shooting was a planned attack. One person was killed and 13 injured in the incident. A Mexican prosecutor said the attacker at the Teotihuacan pyramids "planned his violent acts" after one person was killed and 13 were injured.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has named a 24-member advisory committee to advise on US-Canada trade talks. The committee includes Conservatives and former provincial premiers.
Pope warned humanity's future risks being "tragically compromised" due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. He called on politicians to respect their responsibilities to protect the planet.
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