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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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured April 7, 2026.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks during an election campaign rally in Gyor, Hungary, March 27, 2026.

Hungary offered to help Iran following Hezbollah pager explosions - report

US President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with the Kennedy Center board members in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 16, 2026.

Trump's deadline approaches, Russia caught with Iran

Flames rise at the Bazan refinery in Haifa after it was hit by an Iranian missile, March 30, 2026.

Russia provided Iran with list of Israeli energy targets, Ukrainian intelligence finds - exclusive


Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion

Critics conveniently inflate Israel's role, turning it into a symbolic villain in a narrative that ignores the real drivers of violence: the generals, the local conflicts, and the regional giants.

A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

If Iran regime survives, Hamas will rearm, become threat to Israel again, Graham tells 'Post'

The Abraham Accords will fall apart if the Islamic Regime survives, and trust in the US will fall apart, worse than the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Senator Lindsey Graham said on Monday.

Senator Lindsey Graham holding a "Make Iran Great Again" hat during a speech at the David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv, February 16, 2026.

Kremlin says main issues over peace talks on Ukraine to be discussed in Geneva, including territory

The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Rubio says US does not dispute Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans

The Russian government, has repeatedly denied any responsibility for Navalny's death while he was held in an Arctic penal colony and dismissed the latest allegations as "a Western propaganda hoax."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.

Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date

"My feeling is that the member states are not ready to give a concrete date," Kallas told a panel at the Munich Security Conference. "There's a lot of work to be done."

EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks during the last day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 15, 2026.

Epstein pushed for Trump ‘war council’ during Russia probe, stayed in touch with Tom Barrack

In a message sent to an associate, Epstein appeared to reference Trump’s inner circle and suggested assembling a group of influential allies, including Tom Barrack, to provide strategic advice.

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008.

China expanding its secret nuclear-linked sites, satellite images show - NYT

Large characters above the entrance reportedly display a slogan associated with President Xi Jinping, “Stay true to the founding cause and always remember our mission,” visible in satellite imagery.

A soldier stands guard as the air and missile defense group displays the HQ-22A missile defense systems during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday

A US delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with the Iranians on Tuesday morning.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

European governments say Alexei Navalny died after dart frog toxin poisoning in Russian prison

Five European governments say tests confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal dart frog toxin while held in a Russian Arctic prison, accusing Moscow of breaching chemical weapons bans.

People gather outside the Russian embassy, following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported by prison authorities in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence, in Warsaw, Poland, February 16, 2024.

Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.

Thorbjorn Jagland speaks during a news conference after a Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Nicosia, Cyprus May 19, 2017.