Russia’s Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, but each side accused the other of breaking it.
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China Gains Favor With Trump by Dipping Into Iran Diplomacy – WSJ
China Gains Favor With Trump by Dipping Into Iran Diplomacy WSJChina helped broker Iran truce, but it’s wary of deeper involvement The Washington PostBehind China’s ‘active efforts’ for an Iran ceasefire: Business trumps politics&…
Nigeria begins trial of 500 terrorism suspects
In tonight’s edition, amid a surge of violence across Nigeria, Abuja begins mass trials of 500 suspected terrorists in 13 courtrooms under heavy security. Also, Benin votes this Sunday as Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power. And Algerian …
Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran
In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will ‘demand compensation’ for war damages.
In-Space Maneuverability Startup Portal Raises Series A As It Shifts Into Production Mode
Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million in a Series A round to accelerate its progress building maneuverable spacecraft as the startup grows its team and expands manufacturing capacity. The raise […]
How discarded pizza FINALLY snared demonic killer who searched ‘why have I not been caught?’ after dismembering 8 women
WHEN cops found serial killer Rex Heuermann’s personal graveyard littered with eight corpses, he must have felt his time was up. Yet for 13 years the middle-class architect continued his apparently mundane life, coming home every evening to his loving …
Iran: Strait of Hormuz open with restrictions
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz is open but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces.
NATO chief praises U.K. leadership of Hormuz coalition as Iran seeks control of strait
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday praised the work of U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer in building a coalition of nations to restore normal shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz bordering Iran.
Saudi Arabia says operational activities halted at several energy sites
Attacks on energy facilities cause a reduced supply and slow recovery, a Saudi official tells state news agency.
What could have prompted Melania Trump’s sudden and unexpected statement on Epstein?
In a rare and extraordinary speech from the White House, the First Lady denied being Epstein’s friend or victim. The timing couldn’t have been worse for her husband — and the reasoning couldn’t have been more opaque, reports Holly Baxter