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Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelensky agrees
Putin's announcement was similar to a 30-hour ceasefire he ordered last year. Each side accused the other of violating it.
Hungary offered to help Iran following Hezbollah pager explosions - report
Trump's deadline approaches, Russia caught with Iran
Russia provided Iran with list of Israeli energy targets, Ukrainian intelligence finds - exclusive
Strait of Hormuz closure has raised oil prices, but not without precedent - analysis
Even as gas prices have risen in recent weeks, another set of numbers has remained relatively contained: the markets.
Jewish Ukrainians celebrate Passover despite ongoing war with Russia
Chief Rabbi and Chabad shliach Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, along with his son Rabbi Ariel Markovitch, held a series of events at the beginning of Passover, aimed at reaching every Jew in Kyiv.
Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
Israel and the US put pressure on Iran militarily, but domestic politics and regional dynamics could shape how the conflict unfolds and eventually ends.
Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says
Khamenei replaced his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran more than a month ago.
Exposing the hidden forces in the Iranian war
Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.
Zelensky’s Gulf tour highlights shared drone war threat from Iran-Russia axis - analysis
Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.
Russia aiding Iran with targeting data to distract from 'crimes' in Ukraine, German FM says
"Putin cynically hopes that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine... Russia is evidently supporting Iran with information," Johann Wadephul said.
US-Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
Delhi and Moscow are deepening their energy cooperation, with both sides agreeing to prepare for Russia to resume direct sales of liquefied natural gas.
Hungarian government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine
Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said a formal investigation has been launched into the journalist. Police did not immediately respond to emailed questions from Reuters.
Revolutionary find: Hoard of century old gold coins discovered under a house in western Russia
Based on the melt value of one pre-revolution 10 ruble coin, which is about 90% gold, the entire hoard may be valued at an estimated half a million dollars.