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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.
Israel's Prime Minister claims Hezbollah is dismantling the ceasefire with Lebanon, citing Israel's right to respond to planned attacks under the terms of the extended truce. Israel has been striking targets in south Lebanon almost daily.
Palestinian elections saw Abbas loyalists sweep to victory, including some seats in Gaza, despite low voter turnout due to the ongoing impact of the genocide. Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
The UAE requested help after Iran's attacks, prompting Israel to deploy its Iron Dome system, which intercepted a barrage of 550 ballistic and cruise missiles and over 2,200 drones. Iran struck the UAE with 550 ballistic and cruise missiles, and over 2,200 drones.
Trump said Iran can call the US to negotiate.
Israel ordered evacuations as the ceasefire cracks in Lebanon.
Israel escalated attacks in Gaza, expanding control in the strip. Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
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 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.
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.
Trump's relationship with Saudi Arabia is transactional. He values their financial support. Trump and Saudi Arabia: More Transactional Than Ever Georgetown Journal of International Affairs.
Mali's Defence Minister was killed in a bomb attack as fighting resumed near Bamako. Fighting resumed Sunday in several areas, including Kita near Bamako, Kidal, Gao and Severe.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy accused Russia of nuclear terrorism on the Chernobyl anniversary, following a barrage of over 100 drones launched by Moscow overnight, killing five people across Ukraine.
US President Trump reported having good conversations with Putin and Zelenskyy, describing hatred between the two leaders as ridiculous, but declined to reveal when he last spoke to Putin. The U. S.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the US, hosted by Trump. The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.
Switzerland is seeking 100,000 Swiss francs in refunds from Italy for treating resort fire victims. Switzerland is asking for more than 100,000 Swiss francs ($127,000) in refunds. (File).
Trump and Xi are nearing a meeting, sparking concerns in Taiwan. Notes from Central Taiwan: As Trump-Xi nears, once again, the sell out Taipei Times.
Suspected guerrillas detonated explosives on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia, killing 19 people. The region has seen escalating violence over the past few days. Suspected guerillas carried out a deadly explosives attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia.
Donald Trump claimed he was the target of the attack at a White House briefing. He later posted on social media that the shooting would not have happened if he had been present.
Tadej Pogacar won his third straight Liege title, outlasting debutant Jose Seixas.
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