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Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes in Lebanon as US-Iran talks stalled. Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi continued diplomatic efforts over the weekend, but US President Donald Trump scrapped a visit to Pakistan by his envoys, casting doubt on US-Iran peace hopes. The stalemate risks escalating tensions without a deal.
US President Donald Trump cancelled a visit to Pakistan by his envoys, undermining Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic push for peace. The move suggests fading hopes for a US-Iran agreement, despite Araghchi's continued shuttle diplomacy.
A Damascus court is trying former Syrian officials, including former President Bashar Assad and his brother, in absentia. Assad is believed to have fled to Russia, while one official is being tried in person. The trial marks a rare step towards accountability.
a veteran of the Iran-Iraq war and former IRGC commander, emerged as the new face of Iran's revolutionary system. Ghalibaf's rise comes as the country faces external threats and internal pressure, with much of its top leadership killed or displaced.
Mali's Defence Minister was killed in a bomb attack as fighting resumed in Kita and other areas. Fighting resumed Sunday in several areas, including Kita near Bamako, Kidal, Gao and Severe.
Israel's President wants a plea deal for Netanyahu, who denies bribery and fraud charges. Netanyahu denies the bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges. (File).
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz with Oman. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks in Oman, discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz, broader Gulf waters, and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-U. S.
Iran shared a framework to end the war with Pakistan as the US holds back its envoy. US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Iran shares 'workable framework' with Pak on ending war as US holds back envoy for talks The Times of India.
UNRWA schools in the West Bank reduced to four-day weeks due to funding issues. UNRWA schools in West Bank drop to four-day weeks over funding issues The Jerusalem Post.
Iran's president called on the US to end its blockade. Iran president calls on US to end blockade. Follow live updates. The Boston Globe.
Amal Khalil was killed for refusing to be silenced. Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed because she refused to be intimidated into silence.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in coordinated attacks. Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after coordinated attacks on military sites and his home.
Pakistan eased restrictions on twin cities due to no US-Iran talks. The deployment of police and other law enforcement personnel remains active, but restrictions on the movement of regular commuters have been relaxed,.
A ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon may shift focus to Gaza, where a deadlock over Hamas' weapons and future governance threatens a truce. Regional de-escalation efforts may now target Gaza to address the impasse. Gaza's situation remains uncertain amid the complex negotiations.
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won his third consecutive Liege-Bastogne-Liege cycling title, outlasting debutant Joao Almeida Seixas. Pogacar's victory solidified his position as a top contender in the cycling world.
An eyewitness described a man suddenly shooting with a serious weapon.
Ukraine marked 40 years since the world's worst nuclear disaster.
A suspect targeted the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington. Acting U. S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said officials believe that the suspect traveled by train to Chicago and then on to Washington, where he checked in as a guest to the hotel where one of Washington's glitziest events was being held Saturday night.
US Attorney General says a gunman targeted Trump administration officials. The suspect will be charged with assault and discharging a firearm on April 27, 2026. The suspect will be formally charged in federal court on Monday (April 27, 2026) with assault of a federal officer and discharging a firearm in an attempt to kill a federal officer.
China may have revealed its 4th aircraft carrier in a video. A model of the Fujian Type 003 aircraft carrier is on display. Visitors look at a model of the Fujian Type 003 aircraft carrier (File).
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