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Iran

UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war

Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US during a 12-day conflict in June, according to a confidential IAEA report.

World News

Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter truce

The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said.

World News

High-stakes peace talks to resolve Iran war underway in Pakistan

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

USA

NASA's Artemis II crew back on earth after record-breaking moon voyage

With their flight now complete, the four astronauts have set NASA up for a moon landing by another crew in just two years and a full-blown moon base within the decade.

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Iran

Ceasefire in peril as Iran closes strait over Lebanon strikes

In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.”

World News

As Middle East burns, Europe turns to its southern neighbour— Africa

For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality.

Iran

Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump talks

Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war.

Europe News

Slovenia parliamentary elections: Preliminary results show tight race

Slovenia faces political uncertainty after near-final results show Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s SDS virtually tied in parliamentary vote held on Sunday.

Iran

Iran threatens to hit Middle East power plants as Hormuz crisis grows

Early Monday, Iranian state-run television broadcast a statement from the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) that warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."

Cuba

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of year amid energy crisis

Analysts say the shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to meet Cuba's daily needs for up to 10 days.

World News

Israel and Iran exchange strikes as war shows no sign of abating

Activists reported hearing strikes around Iran’s capital, Tehran, just as blasts were heard in East Jerusalem with sirens and booms sounding across the city.

Venezuela

US and post-Maduro Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations

The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.

Iran

US sinks key Iranian warships as Israel launches broad wave of strikes

US forces say they have sunk over 30 Iranian ships and hit missile and space command sites by early Friday.

Venezuela

Venezuela approves amnesty for likely release of political detainees

Although the new law was not a prerequisite for the government to free prisoners, the approval marks a reversal for authorities in the South American nation, who for decades have denied holding any political prisoners.

Culture news

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria’ actor dies aged 53

Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.

Iran

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran does not reach a deal with US

Trump has warned Tehran it has days to reach a deal on its nuclear programme as the US continues massing forces, Iran drills with Russia, and Europe fears an imminent regional war.

USA

UN Security Council warns Israeli West Bank plans threaten Gaza truce

The security council's meeting came on the eve of US President Donald Trump’s first Board of Peace gathering to discuss the future of the Palestinian territories.

World News

Eleven killed in narcoboat strikes amid Trump’s Latin America drug war

US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11, escalating Trump’s campaign against narcotraffickers in South American coastal waters.

World News

Hundreds of millions across Asia welcome the Year of the Fire Horse

Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.

France

France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds

The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents.

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