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Trump is 'lying' and 'desperate' for ceasefire: IRGC
A top commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that US President Donald Trump is lying and has become desperate for a ceasefire agreement. He also claimed that the Revolutionary Guards have brought Israel and the United States to the brink of frustration and exhaustion through continued fighting.
We would arrest Netanyahu, says Hungary's incoming PM
Hungary's incoming prime minister has said he'll stop the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Trump labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns
Donald Trump’s labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down, the administration announced on Monday, after a series of misconduct allegations including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job.
No plan for fresh talks with US: Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said Tehran has no plan for a new round of talks with the United States. Quoting Al Jazeera, he said Washington has violated agreements at the time of implementation, so Iran has no interest in fresh negotiations.
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.