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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Trump is "safe" and delivered a press conference in the White House after being evacuated from the Hilton Washington hotel. He says the incident "won't deter" him from winning the Iran War.
A 31-year-old has been apprehended by FBI agents after attempting to storm the annual event in Washington DC and firing one shot before getting to the doors of the event, police say.
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China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, has met Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, in Islamabad to discuss the China-facilitated Urumqi Process and regional security concerns.
The United States has warned Oman against supporting any effort to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would penalise any parties involved in facilitating such a system.
The U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary 60-day ceasefire and nuclear talks deal, pending Donald Trump’s approval, Axios reports. Meanwhile, the GCC condemned Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Kuwait, which Tehran said was retaliation for a U.S. strike near Bandar Abbas.
Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party is leading in a parliamentary election with 54.44% of the vote, according to early voting results from Armenia's electoral commission that were broadcast on public TV.
Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.
Sirens rang out across multiple areas of Israel on Sunday night after missiles were launched from Iran towards the country, the Israeli military said. Earlier, Tehran's top negotiator in talks with the U.S. threatened to target Israeli and American assets in the region, after Israel struck Beirut.
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon. The call came as the U.S. was attempting to broker an end to hostilities involving Iran.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Monday they targeted the source of an attack on a telecom facility on Sirik Island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Iran really wanted to make a deal with the U.S. and that it would be a good one for Washington and its allies, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
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