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Russian President Putin is accused of utter cynicism for continuing attacks on Ukraine despite ongoing ceasefire talks. The accusations come as Ukraine reports increased shelling and fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Russian President Putin is reportedly spending extended periods in underground bunkers due to concerns about drone attacks, coups, and assassination attempts. The Kremlin has not confirmed the reports. Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly spending extended periods in underground bunkers.
The US President believes NATO will not help Washington in a global conflict. US President Believes NATO Wont Help Washington in Case of Global Conflict اسلام تايمز.
The World Health Organization said the cruise ship MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, will be received by the Spanish government in the Canary Islands. Human-to-human transmission may have played a role in the outbreak.
Samsung Electronics' market value has surpassed $1 trillion due to a surge in demand for its AI chips. The company's stock price has risen significantly in recent months.
Arsenal won 1-0 against Atletico, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory in their Champions League semifinal. Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal, sending Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years.
The US has ended operation 'Epic Fury' in the Middle East and paused its Hormuz move to give Iran time to finalize a deal. The move is seen as a gesture of goodwill ahead of a potential agreement.
A US-Iran ceasefire is currently holding, as Trump looks to finalize a deal. The ceasefire has been in place for several days, but its long-term prospects remain uncertain.
US Ambassador to the UN says Iran is desperate for a deal. Iran is 'truly desperate for a deal,' US Ambassador to UN explains Fox News.
The US paused Hormuz operations amid talks with Iran, a ceasefire remains in place. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.
The US-Iran war broke out on February 28, a ceasefire is currently in place. US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: The US-Iran war broke out on February 28.
US President Donald Trump is trying to increase economic pressure on Iran, but Tehran is unlikely to make a deal without a significant compromise. Iran's government has shown no signs of backing down from its nuclear program.
The Spanish government will receive the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius in the Canary Islands. Three passengers have died since the outbreak was detected off the coast of Cape Verde.
US priority in Project Freedom is a safe path through Hormuz, spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in Hormuz are securing safe routes & blockading Iran.
Israel struck a Gaza police station, killing 15-year-old Mahmoud Sahweil and injuring officers. The incident occurred in Gaza. A 15-year-old boy, Mahmoud Sahweil, was killed when Israel struck a Gaza police station.
The US announced a new military strategy to secure the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it's unclear if this will break Iran's grip on the key waterway.
A six-day search for a missing Australian hiker in Canada was called off due to no new information.
Trump will visit Beijing on May 14 and 15 to discuss Taiwan with Xi Jinping. Trump is set to visit Beijing on May 14 and 15.
The US Army's 'Project Freedom' to secure safe passage of ships in the blocked Hormuz waterway has begun, a US Central Command spokesperson said. The mission aims to counter blockades.
Trump officials made secret oil deals in Venezuela despite vows of accountability. Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth.
OPEC's potential breakup could lead to an era of energy volatility. The global oil market's stability is uncertain, and the consequences of such a breakup are being closely watched. How unstable is the global oil market?
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