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US President Donald Trump announced direct talks with Iran on their nuclear program, contradicting initial refusals by Iranian officials. Trump indicated negotiations would begin on Saturday at a high level, expressing a preference for a deal over military action. Trump withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, leading to increased tensions and suspicions of Iran's nuclear intentions. Full Article

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports in retaliation for China's 34 per cent tariff on US imports. Trump warned on Truth Social that talks with China will be terminated if the 34 per cent increase is not withdrawn by April 8th, 2025. Meanwhile, the European Union offered the US an agreement to lift all tariffs on industrial goods, while the UK vowed to support...

The Israeli military conducted an initial investigation into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza, attributing the incident to a perceived threat and identifying six Hamas militants in the area. The Red Crescent Society called for an independent international investigation, labeling the targeting of the ambulance convoy as a war crime, while the heads of six UN agencies urged an urgent ceasefire renewal in Gaza due to aid shortages and a high death toll...

In response to a rumor that President Donald Trump was considering a pause in tariffs, markets briefly surged before the White House debunked the unfounded reports, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to fluctuate wildly. The confusion stemmed from a misinterpretation of comments made by Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, leading to a temporary surge in the market and subsequent plunge. The White House quickly dismissed the rumor as "fake...

Rescue efforts to find survivors from Myanmar's March 28 earthquake are winding down as relief and recovery activities increase, with the death toll reaching 3600. International rescuers have returned home, and the number of teams in Naypyitaw is decreasing. The earthquake, now officially named "the Big Mandalay Earthquake," has caused significant damage across six regions, with the military government and armed opponents accusing each other of ceasefire violations amidst ongoing turmoil in the country. Full...

Ukraine called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting following a Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih that killed 20 civilians, with the foreign minister emphasizing the need for a strong international response. The attack targeted President Zelenskiy's hometown, using cluster munitions and resulting in 11 adults and nine children killed, leading to vigils and funerals for the victims. Russia claimed the strike targeted Ukrainian service members, but UN human rights chief Türk condemned the...