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Iran offers US three-stage talks formula via mediators
Iran proposed a three-stage talks framework to the US through mediators, Al Mayadeen has reported, with the conflict's end and Lebanon guarantees first, the Strait of Hormuz second alongside Oman, and the nuclear programme only in the third phase.
Blackouts in the Philippines as power bills soar
The Philippines is grappling with a national energy emergency as soaring fuel prices and extreme heat drive up utility costs and trigger rotational blackouts across the provinces, reported various local officials on April 26.
Erdogan offers 20-year Turkey tax haven holidays to investors exiting war-shaken Gulf
Officials push line that Turkey's time has come, though the fragility of the rule of law and economy could put off many potential investors.
Viktor Orban ends 36-year parliamentary career as Fidesz prepares for post-defeat reorganisation
62-year-old veteran Fidesz leader has served in parliament in every cycle since 1990, including 16 years in opposition.
Egypt's Hassan Allam, Saudi Arabia's AlBawani win $490mn Diriyah museum contract
Egypt's Hassan Allam and Saudi Arabia's AlBawani have won a $490mn contract to build the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art in Diriyah, in the latest construction award tied to the Kingdom's flagship cultural and heritage redevelopment programme
Nato scrambles RAF jets over Russia drone swarm — then walks back the engagement
A sequence of contradictory official statements from Romania and Britain over the weekend left Nato allies, Moscow and the world uncertain about what was claimed to be the first use of Nato military assets to bring down Russian drones in Ukraine.
Slovenian president declines to nominate PM candidate after failed consultations
President Natasa Pirc Musar says consultations revealed a lack of mutual respect and credibility among political parties.
UPDATE: Shots fired, Trump evacuated from black-tie event in Washington
US President Donald Trump has been rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in the US capital after an armed suspect was detained following a shooting incident.
Asia food inflation risks rise on fertiliser shock
Fitch Ratings has warned that emerging markets in Asia could face rising cost pressures across agribusiness sectors and food supply chains if a prolonged US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt fertiliser supplies further into the planting season.
Chile's Kast launches 40-measure reform package with staged corporate tax cut
Chile’s government has introduced a sweeping economic reform package aimed at boosting investment, accelerating job creation and cutting red tape, as growth remains subdued and unemployment pressures persist.
Russia closes second bribery trial of former deputy defence minister Ivanov
A Moscow court has closed the second bribery trial of former Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov to the public and media over the risk of disclosing state secrets in 94 defence ministry contracts spanning 2018 to 2023, with charges totalling
Poland's Tusk warns Russia could attack NATO in months
Poland's Donald Tusk has warned Russia could attack a NATO member within months as members meet in Cyprus.
Russia strips Ukrainian-born woman of citizenship over online anti-Russian posts
Russia has stripped a 44-year-old Ukrainian-born woman of her Russian citizenship over online anti-Russian statements.
Lebanon urges UN action over Israel's targeting of journalists amid reports of IDF looting
Lebanon has urged the UN to take urgent action over Israel's targeting of journalists with 28 media workers killed since October 2023, as IDF soldiers testify to widespread looting of civilian property in southern Lebanon.
Iran claims bypass to US naval blockade using Jask port
Iran is bypassing the US naval blockade by using the Jask port on the Gulf of Oman, sustaining oil exports to China at 985,000 barrels per day with Vortexa data showing 10.7mn barrels of crude transited through the strait between April 13 and 22.
EU’s 20th Russia sanction package introduces full crypto ban
The European Union has approved its 20th sanctions package against Russia, targeting more than 120 individuals and entities, including oil companies, refineries, ports, tankers, banks, crypto platforms and a number of public figures.
Romanian PM installs interim cabinet, announces reforms after PSD withdrawal
Social Democratic Party withdrew its six ministers from Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet, triggering a shift to an interim government.
Threatened, Bombed, Abandoned: Israel kills Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Israel targeted and killed well-known Lebanese Al-Akhbar correspondent Amal Khalil on April 23 after she received death threat messages from an Israeli number WhatsApp number.
Italian UNIFIL troops replace statue of Jesus destroyed by Israeli soldier in Lebanon
Italian UNIFIL troops have replaced a statue of Jesus destroyed by an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saying Italy is proud of the peacekeepers amid a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
VIDEO: US Navy seizes Iran-linked tanker Majestic X
US forces have seized the third Iranian oil tanker in five days with the boarding of the sanctioned VLCC Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire expires and Vance arrives in Islamabad for talks.