U.S. President Donald Trump says it was "too expensive" for Witkoff and Kushner to go to Islamabad as Iran says they are waiting to see if America is "truly serious about diplomacy". Israel's armed forces has launched a missle attack into Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into north Israel.
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Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, is due to visit Pakistan again before flying to Moscow, Russia. It comes as the U.S. pulled out of a second round of peace talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner by Secret Service agents after a 31-year-old suspect attempted to storm the event.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President, says the regime won't negotiate under pressure or threats and urges U.S. President Trump to lift the blockade on seaports in Iran.
Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to residents of seven towns north of the Litani River, saying it would act forcefully against Hezbollah over ceasefire violations.
Sirens sounded across northern Israel after Hezbollah launched three unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon, the Israeli military said.
Hezbollah said its attacks on Israeli troops inside Lebanon and in northern Israel were a “legitimate response” to what it described as Israeli violations of a ceasefire, according to Reuters.
Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won most municipal races, election officials said on Sunday.
According to U.S. media, Cole Tomas Allen, aged 31, carried guns and knives while he attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Read more about him here.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war with Iran will “come to an end very soon” and that the United States will be “victorious,” in comments aired on Fox News. Speaking on The Sunday Briefing, Trump said Iran could reach out to Washington if it wants to negotiate an end to the conflict.
“If Iran wants to talk, they can call us,” Trump said, adding that any discussions would take place by phone. He said some of the Iranian figures the U.S. is dealing with are “very reasonable,” while others are not, and added that he hopes Iran will “be smart.”
Hezbollah said its attacks on Israeli troops inside Lebanon and in northern Israel were a “legitimate response” to what it described as Israeli violations of a ceasefire, according to Reuters. The group warned that further violations would be met with resistance and said it would not wait for or rely on what it called “failed diplomacy.”
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the “40‑day war imposed on Iran” showed that the U.S. military presence in the region fuels insecurity and division, during talks with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, according to a statement published on his official Telegram account, Anadolu reports. Araghchi said regional countries should pursue a constructive and responsible approach independent of U.S. intervention.
He also praised Oman for supporting dialogue and regional stability amid current tensions. The meeting covered security arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as broader security issues in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, and ways to boost regional economic cooperation.
Sirens sounded across northern Israel after Hezbollah launched three unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon, the Israeli military said. The army said alerts were triggered in the western Galilee but claimed all three drones were shot down before entering Israeli airspace.
The incident came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered intensified strikes on Lebanon late on Tuesday, prompting air raids on several southern Lebanese towns. The flare‑up follows weeks of heavy Israeli attacks that have displaced more than 1.16 million people, despite a 10‑day ceasefire that began on April 17 and was later extended by three weeks, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to residents of seven towns north of the Litani River, saying it would act forcefully against Hezbollah over ceasefire violations.
Internet observatory website NetBlocks says over 1368 hours of blackout have affected the majority of Iranian citizens.
⏰ The internet blackout in #Iran is now on its 58th consecutive day, continuing in its ninth week past the 1368 hour mark.
The ongoing measure remains in effect, impeding independent reporting and documentation nationwide pic.twitter.com/FuupwUxzmJ — NetBlocks (@netblocks) April 26, 2026
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President, says the regime won't negotiate under pressure or threats and urges U.S. President Trump to lift the blockade on seaports in Iran.
Speaking to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian said “Our clear recommendation to the United States is that, in order to create the conditions for resolving issues, it must first remove operational obstacles, including the blockade".
The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody and will appear in court tomorrow. It is not known about the motive.
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"We expect energy prices to remain high in the coming quarters, even after the normalisation of flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It will fuel inflationary pressure in Egypt", said Pascal Devaux of BNP Paribas.
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be 4.6% in the year to June, 4.6% next year and 5.5% in 2027/28, according to the economists.
"In this context, we expect a slowdown in activity in Egypt, but not a sharp drop", he continued.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he discussed regional developments in separate phone calls with his Egyptian and Turkish counterparts.
Araghchi said he briefed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on developments related to the ceasefire and the latest diplomatic efforts to end the war. In a separate call, he discussed the US-Iran ceasefire with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, is due to visit Pakistan again before flying to Moscow, Russia. It comes as the U.S. pulled out of a second round of peace talks.
Araghchi has posted on the social media platform X that the "purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments".
The Caspian Sea is being looked at as a source of reliable energy for Europe as a result of the conflict in Iran, Alberto Cunha says.
"The Southern Gas Corridor and the broader Middle Corridor connect Europe to Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Caspian Sea. Rather than peripheral projects, these must increasingly be viewed as key assets in a rebalanced European energy architecture."
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Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war suffered a setback on Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan for talks, even as parallel regional diplomacy continued and military tensions escalated in Lebanon.
Türkiye and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a wide-ranging strategic partnership agreement to boost bilateral cooperation, especially in defence. The deal, signed in London, signals a “new era” in relations between the two NATO allies.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner by Secret Service agents after a 31 year old suspect attempted to storm event.
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President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump says it was "too expensive" for Witkoff and Kushner to go to Islamabad as Iran says they are waiting to see if America is "truly serious about diplomacy". Israel's armed forces has launched a missle attack into Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into north Israel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St Petersburg on Monday after visits to Pakistan and Oman for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, including a fragile ceasefire, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace negotiations with the U.S.
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 14 people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Health Ministry, as tensions continue despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran can contact the United States directly if it wishes to negotiate an end to the conflict between the two countries, now in its second month.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
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