Nepal restarts Gulf work permits after Iran conflict halted labor migration
About 75% of Nepali workers abroad are in the Middle East, mostly in construction, and remittances make up over a quarter of the country’s $42 billion economy.
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EU warns of summer fuel shortages as Iran war drives global energy crisis
Initial Iranian, US delegations landed in Islamabad, Pakistani source tells Arab outlets - report
Magyar says Netanyahu would face arrest if he came to Hungary, but invitation remains
Russian authorities detain 40 Israelis landing in Moscow over 'involvement' in Iran war
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson told The Jerusalem Post that Sa'ar acted to resolve the issue, and the Israelis entry was approved. Israel told Russia the incident was unacceptable.
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire breaks down as Vance reportedly en route to Islamabad
Trumps told PBS News that he is unsure if the Iranians will attend the talks in Pakistan, while insisting that Tehran will not achieve nuclear weapon capability.
Philippines, US launch drills near Taiwan, test readiness under real-world conditions
Launching the exercises, Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner said their purpose was to reaffirm the strength of their alliance and their responsibility to secure the region.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations
The tremor had an epicenter in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
UK condemns North Korean missile launches testing warheads containing cluster munitions
"Ballistic missile launches on 19 April are another breach of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), destabilizing regional peace and security," UK officials said in a statement.
Bulgaria's former pro-Putin president Radev wins parliamentary election, official partial results
Progressive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, leads the parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes as 32% are counted.
LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime
Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at LAX for attempting to smuggle drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Iran.
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting
According to NBC, the shooting occured as a result of a domestic dispute. Ten children were shot in total, ranging in age from 1 to 14.
Spanish Prime Minister calls for EU to break Association Agreement with Israel
"A Government that violates international law and, therefore, the principles and values of the EU cannot be our partner," Sanchez wrote
Gaza Freedom Flotilla rocked by sexual misconduct allegations against senior member aboard ship
Allegations of sexual misconduct have rocked the Gaza Freedom Flotilla as a senior member faces accusations of inappropriate behavior aboard the ship, sparking an investigation.
