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President Trump announced plans for direct negotiations with Iran to address its nuclear program, set for next Saturday in Oman. Iran's foreign minister confirmed the talks would be indirect, but indicated a potential shift towards direct negotiations if respectful and productive. Israel's prime minister advocated for a deal following the "Libya model," requiring Iran to dismantle its entire nuclear infrastructure, while Trump criticized European nations and threatened more tariffs, leaving Netanyahu without a public commitment...

Global temperatures in March reached historic highs, with Europe experiencing its hottest March ever recorded. The world saw the second-hottest March in the Copernicus dataset, continuing a trend of record-breaking temperatures since July 2023. The anomaly of temperatures being 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels has scientists concerned about the impact of human-caused climate change. Climate change is leading to more extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall. The surge in global heat...

Iran is allegedly using criminal gangs in Sweden to target Israeli and Jewish interests, with at least four known attacks directed at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm in 2023 and 2024. Swedish authorities believe these youth suspects are manipulated by criminal gangs acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence units, leading to shootings, bombings, and arrests of minors. The involvement of gangs like Foxtrot and Rumba, led by individuals like Rawa Majid and Ismail Abdo, has...

Israeli forces have barred Sheikh Moataz Abu Sneineh, director of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, from the site for 15 days, following the sealing off of parts of the mosque from the local waqf directorate. Locks and chains were placed on internal room doors, escalating tensions over the holy site. Another staff member was also banned from the mosque for 14 days, while Sheikh Moataz Abu Sneineh and another staff member were detained for over...

Iran and the United States are set to hold indirect high-level talks in Oman on April 12, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi expressing cautious optimism about the potential outcome. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be in "great danger" if the talks fail, emphasizing the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The discussions would mark the first face-to-face interaction between American and Iranian officials since Trump withdrew from the 2015...

Yolande Knell, Middle East correspondent for Reuters, reports on the dire situation in Gaza following Israel's month-long blockade. UN-supported bakeries have closed, hospitals are rationing medicine, and food shortages have left many Gazans hungry during Eid al-Fitr. Aid agencies are calling for essential goods to be allowed into Gaza, as stocks are dwindling rapidly. The UN says it is running out of supplies, with food kitchens closing and only a few days' worth of food...