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Israeli military speedboats have intercepted Gaza-bound aid boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla. Organisers say their vessels are being stopped. The flotilla aimed to deliver aid to Gaza. Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid mission say their vessels are being intercepted by Israeli military speedboats.
Israel has intercepted seven of 58 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete. The flotilla aimed to deliver aid to Gaza under blockade. Activists were demanded to halt their mission.
Jaishankar held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister to discuss the West Asia situation and conflict. U. S. Congress will grill Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the West Asia conflict on Wednesday.
Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump he'd like to be involved in settling Iran's nuclear enrichment issue, negotiate a deal with Iran. Details of Putin's offer are unclear.
The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC, citing the worst global energy crisis in modern times. The move is seen as a significant shift in the global energy landscape. The UAE's decision is effective January 2025.
Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a ship carrying grain allegedly stolen by Russia. Kyiv wants Israel to take grain samples and question crew members. The move is part of Ukraine's efforts to recover stolen assets.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a temporary Ukraine ceasefire and the Iran war during a recent phone call. Trump and Putin discuss Iran war and float temporary Ukraine ceasefire in call The Guardian.
The US war in Iran has cost an estimated $25 billion over the past two months, but a definitive end date remains unclear. The Pentagon estimates the war has cost $25 billion over the past two months.
Iran's rial currency has hit a record low as a shaky ceasefire with the US and Israel holds. The economic strain on Iran is evident in the currency's decline. Iran’s rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel holds AP News.
Donald Trump claims the US knows where Iran added military equipment during a ceasefire. The US has been monitoring Iran's military activities. Details of the equipment and its location are not publicly known.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss Iran's nuclear program and ceasefire. The two leaders also reportedly discussed other issues, but details are scarce. The call is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The US has spent $25 billion so far in its war with Iran, on February 28 with US strikes against Iranian targets.
Trump and Putin discussed Iran and Ukraine in a 90-minute call. The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf".
The UAE's exit from OPEC has been planned for years. The Emirates have been dissatisfied with OPEC quotas. An academic says they chafed against the constraints. The Emirates have chafed against the constraints of OPEC quotas for years, says an academic.
The head of the nuclear test ban treaty warned of rising global security threats due to key states stalling on ratification. This comes as tensions escalate globally. The treaty's effectiveness is hindered by major countries not signing on.
Jerome Powell will remain at the Fed after his term as chair ends on May 15. He will continue as a governor for a period to be determined. Powell made the announcement at a news conference.
Donald Trump says the US has a chance to land a crewed mission on the Moon before his presidency ends. He welcomed the Artemis II astronauts at the White House.
Prosecutors say the alleged Trump assassin took a selfie moments before the attack. The 31-year-old was then tackled by security guards. The incident is under investigation. The 31-year-old was tackled and detained in a chaotic scuffle with security guards.
A key US senator will call for new efforts to prevent undersea cable sabotage. This move aims to protect critical infrastructure. The senator's push comes amid growing concerns over cable security.
Arsenal was denied a penalty by VAR in a Champions League semifinal draw against Atletico Madrid. The match ended 1-1. VAR's decision was controversial. Arsenal scored one penalty, but VAR controversially denied them another in a 1-1 semifinal draw at Atletico Madrid.
Florida's new map boosts Republican seats ahead of midterm elections. The state is among several redrawing electoral maps. The changes impact the national electoral landscape. Florida has become latest state to redraw map, as national electoral landscape transforms before midterm elections.
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