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Trump Signals End to Iran Ceasefire as Deadline Nears, Pressure Mounts for Deal
Trump Signals End to Iran Ceasefire as Deadline Nears, Pressure Mounts for Deal

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is unlikely to extend its current ceasefire with Iran if a comprehensive peace deal is not reached before the looming April 22 deadline, intensifying global attention on high-stakes negotiations set to resume this week.

Teens Detained After Arson Attack On London Synagogue Possibly Linked To Iran
Teens Detained After Arson Attack On London Synagogue Possibly Linked To Iran

British police on Monday confirmed the detention of two teenagers over an arson attack on a synagogue in London, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the Jewish community, as investigators examine possible links to Iran.

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Middle East After Fire Repairs as U.S. Expands Naval Buildup
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Middle East After Fire Repairs as U.S. Expands Naval Buildup

The U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has redeployed to the Middle East following weeks of repairs after a fire aboard the vessel, according to Pentagon-linked reports and defense officials.

Tsunami Warning In Japan
Tsunami Warning In Japan

Tsunami warnings were issued in Japan after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

US Seizes Ship In Hormuz Strait; Iran Vows To Retaliate
US Seizes Ship In Hormuz Strait; Iran Vows To Retaliate

The United States military has intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged container ship that attempted to bypass an American blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such incident since restrictions on Iranian ports began last week.

Orbán of Balkans’ Claims Victory In Bulgaria’s Election
Orbán of Balkans’ Claims Victory In Bulgaria’s Election

Rumen Radev claimed victory after exit polls showed his Progressive Bulgaria movement won Sunday’s parliamentary election in the Balkan nation, its eighth general vote in five years.

U.S. Preparing Naval Crackdown on Iran-Linked Tankers as Strait Tensions Escalate
U.S. Preparing Naval Crackdown on Iran-Linked Tankers as Strait Tensions Escalate

The United States is preparing to significantly expand its maritime pressure campaign against Iran, with plans underway to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers and commercial vessels in international waters, U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal.

Pentagon Quietly Prepares Contingency Plans for Possible U.S. Operation in Cuba
Pentagon Quietly Prepares Contingency Plans for Possible U.S. Operation in Cuba

Military planning for a potential U.S. intervention in Cuba is quietly accelerating, according to a USA TODAY exclusive, as the Pentagon prepares contingency options should President Donald Trump authorize action against the communist-led island.

Numerous Killed In Kyiv Shooting
Numerous Killed In Kyiv Shooting

At least six people were killed after a gunman opened fire in a district of Kyiv before barricading himself inside a supermarket, where he later died in a confrontation with police, officials said.

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Energy Strain
US Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Energy Strain

The administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump has renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month, despite critics fearing it could help Moscow finance its war against Ukraine.

Bulgaria Heads To Crucial Vote Amid Political Turmoil Over Pro-Russia Direction
Bulgaria Heads To Crucial Vote Amid Political Turmoil Over Pro-Russia Direction

Bulgarians were heading for elections that a pro-Russia former president was expected to win.

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire; Trump Confirms Passage While U.S. Blockade Remains
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire; Trump Confirms Passage While U.S. Blockade Remains

Iran has announced the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, prompting a strong response from global markets and cautious optimism from world leaders.

US, Iran Weigh Ceasefire Extension Amid Strait Tensions, Prompting Stock Rally
US, Iran Weigh Ceasefire Extension Amid Strait Tensions, Prompting Stock Rally

The United States and Iran are considering a two-week extension of their ceasefire to allow more time for negotiations on a broader peace deal, easing immediate fears of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, officials said, prompting a global stock rally.

Turkey Mourns School Shooting Victims After Rare Attacks Leave Dead, Injured
Turkey Mourns School Shooting Victims After Rare Attacks Leave Dead, Injured

Turkey plunged into mourning Thursday as funerals were held for nine people killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school, one of the deadliest such shootings in the nation’s recent history.

Hungary’s Magyar Pushes Swift Power Transfer, Urges President To Step Down After Election Win
Hungary’s Magyar Pushes Swift Power Transfer, Urges President To Step Down After Election Win

Hungary’s election winner Péter Magyar pushed for a rapid transfer of power after his landslide victory, urging President Tamás Sulyok to step down following talks at the presidential palace.