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Romania's Defence Ministry condemned Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine, which damaged property with drone fragments, posing a new challenge to regional security. The Defence Ministry firmly condemns the irresponsible actions of the Russian Federation and emphasises that these represent a new challenge to regional security and stability in the Black Sea area.
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for peace talks, awaiting a US delegation including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal.".
The White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for Iran talks.
The International Chamber of Shipping director said the US and Iran should release captured vessel crews, as their actions violate international law. US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister expressed hope for meaningful engagements between the US and Iran to promote regional peace and stability. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar, in a social media post, expressed hope for "meaningful engagements" between the two warring parties to promote regional peace and stability.
US negotiators will travel to Islamabad, but Iran has ruled out direct talks. U. S. negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks.
Iran and the US will hold a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. The previous round occurred on April 11-12, amid a delicate ceasefire. The previous round of talks was held on April 11-12.
Iran's foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also arriving. Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Waltz announced maternity leave, but no temporary replacement was named. The White House did not confirm the duration of her leave. The White House has not confirmed for how long she will be out.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Pakistan. The White House announced special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks. Iran says it has no plans to meet US officials, while the White House says special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan on Saturday (Apr 25) for talks.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for Iran peace talks, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad. The US negotiating team's visit aims to revive stalled talks.
Tehran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad for talks as US envoys prepared to travel. US Iran War News Live Updates: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks.
The US imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical for buying Iranian oil. The Treasury Department targeted Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, which it said is one of Iran's largest customers of crude oil and petroleum products.
Hezbollah's leader vowed to continue fighting Israel despite an extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The agreement, brokered by the United Nations, aims to reduce tensions between the two nations. Lebanon's government has yet to comment on the development.
US envoys will travel to Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, following a visit by Iran's foreign minister. The move comes amid rising tensions in the region. Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.
Lakers lead their series 3-0 after beating Rockets in overtime. Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
Thousands of people in Nepal are at risk due to a multi-million dollar flood warning system at Imja glacial lake that has not been maintained since 2016. The system was installed to prevent a catastrophic flood, but locals claim it has been left to rust.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Caracas, securing military cooperation with Venezuela to combat border mafias. This marks Petro's first visit since Nicolas Maduro's removal. Colombia and Venezuela announced military cooperation to combat border "mafias" during President Gustavo Petro's visit to Caracas.
Prince Harry said he will "always be part of the royal family". He plans to remain a "working royal", carrying out official engagements as a senior family member. "Working royal" is a senior member of the royal family who carries out official engagements.
WWE released Singaporean wrestler Dante Chen, whose real name is Sean Tan. The 30-year-old, whose real name is Sean Tan, announced his WWE release on X.
European Nato allies pushed back against a reported US threat to withdraw troops from Spain. The move would be a significant escalation of tensions between the US and its European partners. Spain's government has not confirmed the threat.
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