AI summaryThe Trump administration has revoked the green cards or visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to Iran's government, leading to the arrest of the niece and grand-niece of slain General Qassem Soleimani. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cited their support for the Iranian regime as grounds for the actions.
AI summaryThe UK has paused legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew support, citing President Trump's criticism. The move has triggered reactions from Mauritius and the Chagossian community, with legal and diplomatic avenues still being pursued.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for rare direct talks with Iran, warning Tehran not to 'play' the US. Iran demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen assets before negotiations, while both sides traded accusations over a fragile two-week ceasefire.
AI summaryIrish police, supported by the Defence Forces, used pepper spray to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery in County Cork, part of nationwide demonstrations over soaring fuel prices. Hundreds of petrol stations have run out of fuel, and the government is preparing a package of supports for motorists, farmers, and hauliers.
AI summaryDjibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh has won a sixth term with 97.8% of the vote, extending his 27-year rule. The election was boycotted by most of the opposition, and Guelleh's sole challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, received just 2.19%.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has released new renderings of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch to be built in Washington, DC, near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The arch, which would feature a gilded Lady Liberty figure, eagles, and lions, has drawn criticism and a lawsuit from veterans groups. A key federal agency is set to review the plans amid ongoing legal and public scrutiny.
AI summaryIsrael has stated it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in upcoming Washington talks, while the US hosts negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The talks come amid continued hostilities on the ground and differing expectations from regional powers, with Iran insisting no ceasefire can hold without its involvement.
AI summaryNASA's Artemis II mission concluded with a flawless splashdown off the California coast, bringing four astronauts safely back from the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The crew, including the first woman and first person of color to travel around the Moon, completed a successful test of the Orion spacecraft and its heat shield, paving the way for future lunar landings.
AI summaryThe charity Sentebale, co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him and former trustee Mark Dyer in London's High Court. The legal action follows a public dispute over the charity's management and an alleged 'adverse media campaign.' Prince Harry's spokesperson has 'categorically' rejected the claim.
AI summaryHungary's parliamentary election could end Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, with challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza party leading in polls. Both leaders trade accusations of foreign interference as the EU and Russia watch closely.
AI summaryTaiwan's main opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where both sides emphasized peace and opposition to Taiwan independence, marking the first such meeting in nearly a decade.
AI summaryShip traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a fraction of normal levels days after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Tracking data shows only a handful of vessels transiting daily, with Iran asserting control through tolls and routing requirements, while the US accuses Tehran of not honoring the agreement.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, following a proposal from Kyiv. The truce, which begins Saturday afternoon, comes amid stalled peace talks and mutual accusations of violations.
AI summaryFirst Lady Melania Trump issued a rare public statement from the White House, denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and calling on Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein's victims. The address came without warning or clear cause, prompting widespread speculation about its timing.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon focused on disarming Hezbollah, as talks are set to begin under US mediation. The announcement comes after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed over 300 people and threatened a US-Iran ceasefire.