U.S.-Iran peace talks open in Switzerland amid Hormuz dispute
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of...
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1. NORAD tracks Russian aircraft in Alaskan air defense zone
A Russian military aircraft was detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Monday but remained in international airspace, according to a statement by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
2. Trump considers temporary tariff relief for auto industry to aid supply chain shifts
President Donald Trump signaled Monday that he may temporarily exempt the auto industry from certain tariffs, giving car manufacturers time to realign their supply chains and boost domestic production.
3. China issues arrest warrants for 3 alleged US NSA agents over cyberattacks
Chinese authorities have placed three alleged US intelligence operatives on a wanted list for suspected cyberattacks targeting the Asian Winter Games and critical infrastructure, escalating cybersecurity tensions between Beijing and Washington.
4. EU's Kallas says EU working on 17th package of Russia sanctions
European Union officials are working on a 17th package of sanctions against Russia for an EU foreign ministers meeting in May, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday.
5. Turkic states gather in Tashkent to boost regional trade and economic cooperation
The Organisation of Turkic States has held a major conference in Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening economic ties, removing trade barriers, and developing new strategies for regional cooperation.
6. Blue Origin rocket carries all-female crew into space
Blue Origin marked a milestone in space tourism Monday, launching an all-female crew aboard its NS-31 mission — the first of its kind for the company and a rare event in the history of human spaceflight.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of Hormuz threatened to overshadow efforts to advance a tentative deal to end the war.
Fuel stations in Russian-controlled Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian-installed governor said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred".
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap elections.
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