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Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine, killing four and wounding dozens with drones and missiles. Russia has been launching smaller barrages of dozens of drones every night at Ukraine, interspersing them with occasional large-scale attacks that use hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Ukraine sacked its top commander after photos of starving soldiers went viral.
Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, an 85-year-old French widow of a former G. I., was deported from the US under Trump's immigration crackdown. In her first interview since being deported, she recounted her experience in ICE detention.
The US plans to punish its allies, deepening the rift with Europe. Nato says expulsion is not possible, but the move has sparked concern among member countries.
Nato is a military alliance formed in 1949, comprising 30 countries including the US, UK, and Canada. Its primary goal is to provide collective defense against potential security threats.
Ireland will demand Israel repay the cost of a demolished Palestinian school. Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.
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.
Commercial flights resumed in Tehran after talks. US-Iran War News Live Update.
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 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.
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.
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.
The UK reiterated its claim to the Falkland Islands after a leaked Pentagon memo suggested reassessing US support.
The US military conducted a strike on a vessel, killing two, with a toll over 180. The military "conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations", the US Southern Command said.
Melania Trump has expanded the White House honey program with a new beehive, funded by the Trust for the National Mall. The new hive aims to promote bee conservation and honey production on the White House grounds.
The US military killed two people in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific.
The US mistakenly displayed Australian flags near the White House ahead of King Charles' visit. Charles is the head of state for Australia, but the role is largely ceremonial. Charles is also the head of state for Australia, but the role is largely ceremonial.
Japan recruits bodybuilders and athletes to work in nursing homes due to staff shortages. Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.
The US State Department issued a global warning about alleged AI thefts by Chinese firms.
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