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Russia and Ukraine have begun a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with Kyiv warning it will respond immediately to any breach. The short truce offers a fragile pause in a war that continues to affect global markets and diplomacy.
Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in years, with 143 deaths and more than 12,000 suspected cases tied to vaccine coverage gaps. The surge is a warning for countries worldwide about the danger of falling immunization rates.
At least seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including attacks on civilians in Bureij camp and a tent in Khan Younis. The deaths come as the war and humanitarian crisis continue to deepen.
Israel has rejected a ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of talks in Washington, while attacks on Lebanon continue and Iran says any deal must include its interests. The diplomatic push comes as fears rise over a wider regional escalation.
An Israeli drone strike near a mosque in central Gaza killed at least six Palestinians, deepening concern over civilian casualties in the war. The attack adds to mounting pressure for a ceasefire as the conflict grinds on.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for talks tied to efforts to reach a deal ending the war on Iran. The move signals a new diplomatic channel in a conflict with global economic and security consequences.
China’s factories and transport companies are facing higher costs as turmoil around the Strait of Hormuz pushes up oil prices and rattles supply chains. The shock could also lift freight and inflation pressures far beyond Asia.
Senior Iranian officials have arrived in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with the United States as the conflict between the two countries enters its 43rd day. The discussions could help determine whether the confrontation escalates further or moves toward de-escalation.
The UAE has withdrawn a $3.5 billion deposit from Pakistan’s central bank shortly after Islamabad helped broker a ceasefire in the Iran war. The move has raised questions about regional tensions and Pakistan’s financial stability.
The United States and Iran are holding direct talks in Islamabad in an effort to shore up a fragile ceasefire after six weeks of fighting. The meeting is a high-stakes test of whether diplomacy can prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon as the U.S. and Iran head toward talks, easing fears over a critical global energy route. The remarks come amid tensions over Iran’s attempt to control passage through the waterway.
Lebanon says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed 1,953 people and wounded 6,303, highlighting the deepening toll of the Israel-Hizbollah conflict. The escalation raises wider regional risks and could ripple into global markets and trade.
An Israeli strike on a government building in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh killed at least 13 people, marking another sharp escalation near the Israel-Lebanon border. The attack adds to fears that the conflict could widen further.
Brazil has announced a new partnership with the United States to target arms and drug trafficking, after seizing more than 1,100 illegal weapons imported from the U.S. in the past year. The move could have wider implications for regional security across Latin America, including Panama.
Colombia has retaliated against Ecuador’s tariff increase with a 100 percent import tax, deepening a dispute already shaped by border tensions and political friction. The clash could raise costs for trade across one of South America’s key cross-border corridors.
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials in a bid to end the nearly six-week U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The effort comes amid deep mistrust and rising regional fallout, including fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
A US trade court is reviewing the legality of Donald Trump’s newest tariffs, questioning whether a trade deficit can justify the levies. The ruling could shape future US tariff policy and affect global commerce.
China and Russia have voiced fresh support for Cuba as the United States increases pressure on Havana amid a deepening crisis. The move highlights intensifying great-power rivalry in the Western Hemisphere.
US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad in a bid to end six weeks of war. The talks could help lower regional tensions and stabilize global markets.
Ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran are getting off to a tense start in Pakistan as Tehran says conditions are not ready and Trump threatens more strikes. The outcome could affect global energy markets and shipping routes with implications for Panama.