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US blockade hindering talks, Pakistan tells Trump
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has spoken with US President Donald Trump over the phone regarding peace talks with Iran, a Pakistani security source told Reuters on Monday, April 20.
Elon Musk summoned to France over ongoing investigation into X
French authorities have summoned Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, as part of an ongoing major investigation into the platform.
Iran opens new maritime route in Strait of Hormuz
The naval force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has opened a new maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz. China's state news agency Xinhua reported the information, citing a report from Iran's state television IRIB.
Iran has no plans for fresh talks with US: Al Jazeera
Iran has no plans to resume negotiations with the United States at this stage, according to remarks from the country’s foreign ministry, as cited by Al Jazeera.
Strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 has struck northern Japan. Following the quake, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning of up to 3 metres (approximately 10 feet) for the country's northern coast.
IDF confirms authenticity of viral photo showing damage to Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the authenticity of a widely circulated image showing an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus Christ with a hammer in southern Lebanon, and said disciplinary action will be taken against those involved.
Iran strikes US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship's seizure
Iranian forces launched drone strikes on Sunday targeting multiple US vessels in retaliation for the reported seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by American forces in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian state-linked media.
At least eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting
At least eight children were killed in a mass shooting in the US state of Louisiana, in what authorities are describing as one of the most devastating incidents in recent memory.
Strong earthquake jolts Indonesia
A strong earthquake struck Indonesia's northern island of Sumatra in the early hours of Sunday, April 19. Anadolu Agency reported the information.
Iran will not send delegation to Pakistan unless blockade lifted
Iran has taken a firm decision not to participate in any peace talks while the US naval blockade on Iran remains in place. Under these circumstances, the country is not sending any delegation to the upcoming peace talks scheduled to be held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim confirmed the information on Sunday, April 19.