ICRC president visits Tehran amid “urgent humanitarian concerns” after U.S.–Israel conflict
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, visited Tehran to address “urgent humanitarian...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Saudi Arabia tomorrow for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, ahead of further talks with U.S. officials later in the week on peace efforts to end the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Saudi Arabia tomorrow for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The visit is set to take place ahead of planned discussions later in the week with U.S. officials.
Zelenskyy stated, “On Monday, my visit to Saudi Arabia is planned to meet the crown prince. After that, my team will remain in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace.”
This visit follows discussions led by U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who mentioned ongoing talks with Ukraine regarding a peace agreement framework aimed at ending the three-year conflict with Russia. Witkoff confirmed that a meeting with Ukrainian representatives is set for next week in Saudi Arabia.
The talks signal continued efforts by Ukraine and its allies to bring an end to the ongoing war, with diplomatic initiatives intensifying in the coming days.
A report published by Minval Politika has raised new questions over alleged efforts by Luis Moreno Ocampo to shape international pressure against Azerbaijan and influence political dynamics around Armenia.
A Pentagon official provided the first official estimate of the cost of the U.S. war in Iran on Wednesday (29 April), telling lawmakers that $25 billion had so far been spent on the conflict, most of it on munitions. Earlier, Donald Trump said that the U.S. had "militarily defeated" Tehran.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phase” for the Strait of Hormuz, while a senior adviser said U.S. blockade efforts would fail and could trigger confrontation.
China has warned the U.S. that Taiwan will dominate next month’s summit in Beijing, raising pressure on Washington and concern in Taipei over any shift in long-standing American policy.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
From Thursday, 1 May, goods from every African country with diplomatic ties to China will be able to enter the Chinese market without paying import duties.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three‑year budget plan on Wednesday that clears the way for Congress to take up an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agencies.
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