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Mystery grows over Republika Srpska President Dodik’s location
Suspicions Bosnian Serb leader is in either Russia or Serbia after he defied travel ban to visit Israel.
Swedish journalist who came to Turkey to cover Imamoglu protests arrested over old insults allegedly directed at Erdogan
Kaj Joakim Medin also faces trial for membership in "terrorist" organisation claimed by prosecutors.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if nuclear deal not reached
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with military action and economic sanctions if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.
Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter, President Pezeshkian says
Iran rejected the prospect of direct negotiations with the United States in its response to President Donald Trump’s recent letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 30.
Syria forms new inclusive government under interim president
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed a new 22-member cabinet that includes representatives of the country's ethnic and religious minorities
Elon Musk's SpaceX offers aid to Myanmar, Thailand in wake of M7.7 quake
Anti-Trump and anti-Musk cynics are already pointing at the Starlink offer as more politically motivated than a genuine desire to help millions in need.
Myanmar National Unity Government pauses military attacks as death toll climbs toward 2,000
As reports from Myanmar say the death tally from the devastating M7.7 earthquake is rising ever closer towards 2,000, bno IntelliNews has now seen a document by the National Unity Government in exile declaring a halt to all military actions.
Hundreds of thousands attend “Freedom for Imamoglu” Istanbul rally
"With every move he makes against me, Erdogan shows he is someone who runs away from elections and is afraid of his opponent," jailed politician tells crowd via read-out letter.
US postpones sanctions on Serbia's NIS for another 30 days
Negotiations have been ongoing between NIS representatives and US and Russian officials since the company was included in a broad package of US sanctions against Russia’s energy sector.
Deadly Israeli air raids heighten risk of renewed Lebanon-Israel conflict
Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border have escalated sharply, with Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut and multiple towns in southern Lebanon. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.
Russia close to withdrawing from the 30-day ceasefire deal – Peskov
Russia is close to withdrawing from the 30-day ceasefire deal struck last week, accusing Ukraine of breaking the agreement, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a radio interview with Ria Novosti on March 29.
USAID noticeably absent as post-earthquake help starts arriving in Myanmar
The administration of US President Trump informed Congress on March 28 of plans to cut nearly all remaining jobs at USAID and close the agency - even as the president pledged American assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake.
Death toll in Myanmar earthquake could hit 10,000 claims US agency
The death toll from the March 28 M7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has reportedly moved past the 1000 mark. It is expected to climb further with some claims hinting at several thousand people still unaccounted for.
Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburb amid Lebanon escalation
Israel conducted an airstrike targeting a building in the Hadath area of Beirut's southern suburb and launched multiple strikes across southern Lebanon on March 28.
Panama revokes 128 ship registrations in crackdown on Russia and Iran’s shadow fleet carrying oil
Panama has intensified its crackdown on sanctioned vessels by revoking the registration of 128 ships, a move primarily targeting the "shadow fleet" facilitating oil exports from Russia and Iran.
Iranian officials divided over their approach to Trump
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has warned that negotiations conducted under threat are a prelude to war.
Brazil's Bolsonaro to face trial for alleged coup plot as Lula hopes "justice is served"
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against his successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the country's Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 26.
Argentine economy minister announces details of IMF deal
Argentina is pursuing a $20bn deal with the International Monetary Fund, Economy Minister Luis Caputo has confirmed.
M7.7 earthquake leads to Bangkok building collapse – fatalities confirmed
Two construction workers have been confirmed dead at a Bangkok building collapse with more fatalities expected.
Missile sirens sound in northern Israel amid Lebanon border tensions
Missile sirens sounded in several northern Israeli communities on March 28, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirming two projectiles crossing from Lebanon.