What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
Ceasefire in Lebanon will be approved tonight – report – investingLive
- Ceasefire in Lebanon will be approved tonight - report investingLive
- Middle East crisis live: conflicting reports over proposed one-week ceasefire in Lebanon The Guardian
- PM to convene security cabinet at 8 p.m., reportedly to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire The Times of Israel
- Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says Reuters
- Ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon reportedly to be announced tonight The Jerusalem Post
Berlin gets a front-row seat to German weapons’ performance in Ukraine – Defense News
- Berlin gets a front-row seat to German weapons’ performance in Ukraine Defense News
- Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany Al Jazeera
- Zelenskyy: return of conscription-age Ukrainians from abroad is a matter of fairness Українська правда
- Merz Says EU €90 Billion Loan for Kyiv Should Be Disbursed Now Bloomberg.com
- Germany to maintain Ukraine aid despite political headwinds DW.com
Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an ‘abandoned crisis’ – AP News
- Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an ‘abandoned crisis’ AP News
- Opinion | I Have Watched the Catastrophe of My Country Be Reduced to Nothing The New York Times
- ‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan? Al Jazeera
- Hunger, bribery and ruin: Darfur after three years of Sudan’s civil war – in pictures The Guardian
- Germany: Sudan aid conference in Berlin raises €1.3B dw.com
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
Cameroon hopes the pope’s visit brings healing after nearly a decade of conflict – AP News
- Cameroon hopes the pope’s visit brings healing after nearly a decade of conflict AP News
- Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide The New York Times
- Pope: Algeria visit a ‘special blessing’ and opportuntity to promote dialogue Vatican News
- Pope Leo's feud with Trump overshadows his spiritual homecoming NBC News
- In ancient Hippo, Pope Leo launches a vision for the church rooted in St. Augustine National Catholic Reporter
As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza
The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days – BBC
- Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days BBC
- Turkish police order 83 arrests over online praise for school shootings BBC
- Turkey to hold funerals for school shooting victims Yahoo
- Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days CNN
- School Shooting Leaves Teacher, 3 Students Dead and 20 Others Injured, Suspect Believed to Be 8th Grader People.com
Four people killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days
Three students and a teacher are killed in the south-central province of Kahramanmaras, according to its governor.
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain – AP News
- Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain AP News
- New Gaza flotilla sets sail from Spain after weather delay The Times of Israel
- History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza Al Jazeera
- Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade Reuters
- Zeteo Joins the Gaza Flotilla as It Sets Sail to Break Israel’s Blockade Zeteo
Asian Cup 2027 draw in Saudi Arabia moved to May 9 over Iran war
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating 'with the enemy is wrong', warns of 'internal division'.
England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injury
England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone.
Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass
Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
Maradona’s medical team could have saved his life, prosecutor says
'Maradona began to die 12 hours before his actual death,' a prosecutor in new trial on the Argentinian's death says.
Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations – NPR
- Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations NPR
- U.S and Iran could renew peace talks and new allegations made against Swalwell: Morning Rundown NBC News
- Tuesday briefing: Iran blockade; Trump’s Jesus image; Eric Swalwell; brain impacts of cannabis; and more The Washington Post
- Prosecutors From Pirro's Office Make Unannounced Visit To Fed Construction Site Yahoo
- AP News Summary at 7:33 a.m. EDT thegazette.com
Johnny Somali, American Online Provocateur, Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea – The New York Times
- Johnny Somali, American Online Provocateur, Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea The New York Times
- American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over ‘comfort women’ statue stunt The Guardian
- American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison over offensive stunts CBS News
- Johnny Somali Found Guilty on All Charges, Headed to Labor Prison in South Korea Yahoo
- South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance BBC
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access – Reuters
- EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access Reuters
- Macron Leads EU Push to Coordinate Social Media Bans for Minors Bloomberg.com
- Statement by the President with EVP Virkkunen on the digital age verification app European Commission
- ‘No more excuses’: Von der Leyen says EU age checking app is ready politico.eu
- EU officials explore plans for teen social media bans Social Media Today
Trump’s rift with Pope is playing out in public – it’s costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
Trump’s rift with Pope is playing out in public – it’s costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.