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Pope Meets U.S. VP Vance for Easter
Pope Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President James David Vance at the Vatican during Easter. The visit was part of Vance’s official trip to Italy.
Following the meeting, Pope Francis used his Easter address to urge a ceasefire in…
Rubio: Peace Deal Must Be Clear in Days
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it should become clear within days whether a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is possible. Speaking in Paris after meetings with Ukrainian, European, and French officials, Rubio stressed, “If…
Iran Showcases Missiles on Army Day
Iran marked Army Day with a military parade in Tehran, where the domestically produced Fatih 360 ballistic missiles and Russian-made S-300 air defense systems were displayed.
President Masoud Pezeshkian praised…
Trump Signals US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Former US President Donald Trump announced that a minerals agreement with Ukraine is expected to be signed on April 24, aiming to boost economic ties and potentially support future peace efforts.
Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister…
Putin Meets Iranian Envoy, Receives Letter from Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi in Moscow, where Arakchi delivered a letter from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Talks focused on Iran-Russia ties, regional…
Saudi Defense Minister Visits Tehran for Security Talks
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on an official visit at the invitation of Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Baqeri. The two held talks on enhancing defense ties,…
Iran Delivers Khamenei’s Message to Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi visited Moscow to deliver a letter from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Arakchi said the message addressed key international and regional…
Iran Rejects U.S. Call to End Nuclear Program
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi dismissed U.S. demands to halt Iran’s nuclear activities, saying uranium enrichment is a "legitimate and non-negotiable right." Responding to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's call to first…
Lebanon Targets Full State Control of Arms by 2026
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced plans to bring all weapons under state authority by the end of 2025, including those held by Hezbollah. In an interview during his visit to Qatar, Aoun emphasized dialogue over…
UK and EU Pledge Aid for War-Torn Sudan
At a high-level conference in London marking two years of civil war in Sudan, the EU pledged €522 million and the UK £120 million in humanitarian aid. The conference, attended by diplomats from around 20 countries, called…