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Putin discusses US-Iran negotiations with leader of Oman

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed Iran’s nuclear programme with the visiting leader of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Kremlin announced, as the diplomatic shuttling around the edges of Iran-US talks continues apace.

Zelensky pushes back on ceding Ukrainian land in potential peace accord

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back at the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia as part of any potential peace accord, a day before American, European and Ukrainian officials are set for high-level talks in London.

US dollar sinks to three-year low

Gold has risen above $3,500 an ounce for the first time while many stock markets are in the red and the US dollar hit a three-year low.

Israeli spy head accuses Netanyahu of demanding illegal operations

Israel’s spy chief Ronen Bar has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to fire him for his refusal to commit illegal acts aimed at protecting the leader’s personal and political interests.

At least 65 Palestinians killed inside Israeli jails since onset of Gaza war: Report

The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) announced in a statement that the number of Palestinian detainees killed in Israeli prisons since the start of the Gaza war has surged to 65, including a child.

Sanctions relief Iran’s main focus in U.S. negotiations: Govt. Spokesperson

Tehran’s main focus in the ongoing indirect talks with Washington is the effective removal of sanctions, Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated.

Iran dismisses baseless claims of PGCC countries on Persian Gulf islands

Iran's United Nations envoy Amir Saeed Iravani has strongly condemned baseless claims raised during the foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council about three Iranian islands.

Putin says he’s open to direct negotiations with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace accord.

Certain groups manipulating Iran-US negotiations: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has denounced certain Special Interest groups for trying to derail the ongoing diplomatic endeavours between Tehran and Washington by promoting “maximalist demands” and smearing talks.

Iranian newspaper slams three groups for seeking to torpedo negotiations, détente with US

The Iranian daily Etela’at has criticized three factions it claims are undermining the current nuclear negotiations with the US and efforts to reduce tensions, arguing that their actions risk harming national interests.

Israel ‘completely’ blocked all humanitarian aid into Gaza for 50 days: UN

The United Nations has marked 50 days since Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, warning of a rapidly deteriorating situation that is endangering the lives of Palestinian civilians.

Nearly 600 children killed, 1,600 injured in renewed Israeli onslaught on Gaza: UN

Nearly 600 children have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip since last month, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reported.

Washington had ‘very good’ meetings with Tehran: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States has had very good negotiations with Iran, two days after the second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Russian president ratifies agreement on strategic partnership with Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has inked the law ratifying the agreement on the comprehensive strategic partnership with Tehran.

Israeli military deploys undertrained forces to Gaza amid troop shortage: KAN

The Israeli army has deployed insufficiently trained soldiers from its elite Golani and Givati brigades to the Gaza Strip amid a critical shortage of troops, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN has reported.

Vatican says 88-year-old Pope Francis has died

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican announced in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.

Israeli military finds ‘professional failures’ in killing of Gaza aid workers

The Israeli army has released details of an investigation into its own killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics and aid workers in the Gaza Strip last month, claiming its code of ethics was not violated and only one soldier is dismissed, in an attack that sparked outrage in the international community.

Iran welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions: Spokeswoman

Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated that Iran, in the path of negotiations with the United States, welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions and ensures the rights of the nation.

Trump voices hope Russia, Ukraine make a deal within days, promises ‘big business’ with US

Russia and Ukraine will be able to "do big business" with the United States if they secure a peace agreement in the next week, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post. Trump's comments come shortly after he threatened to pull U.S. support from the peace process altogether if either Russia or Ukraine caused negotiations to stall.

Pentagon chief shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has shared information on forthcoming US air attacks on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times has reported.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter true announced by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing the other of carrying out hundreds of attacks.

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire

During a fleeting appearance before thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Vatican’s open-air Easter Sunday mass, Pope Francis urged a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Lebanon President says Beirut waits for ‘right conditions’ to bring all weapons under state control

Beirut will place all weapons under state control, but will wait for the “right conditions” to determine how to execute it, President Joseph Aoun has stated.

US plans to send special envoy to Russia again: CNN

Washington is planning one more meeting between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Russian officials to get Moscow on board with its vision for peace in the Ukraine conflict, CNN has reported, citing an anonymous source.

Israel considers ‘limited’ air attack on Iran: Reuters

Israel is considering a “limited strike” on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite Washington’s refusal to support military action, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations come as the second round of the US-Iran negotiations have concluded in Rome, with expert-level talks expected to continue within days in Oman.

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