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Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.
US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran
Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.
Pakistani army chief in Tehran amid bid to restart US talks
Pakistan’s army chief has arrived in Iran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between Iran and the US.
Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks
Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.
Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home
Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns
The nuclear watchdog's chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea's Yongbyon reactor.
Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons
Recent reports of prison brutality follow an attack last year that resulted in broken ribs and head injuries.
Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss
More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.
Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law
Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.