Russia Continues to Prepare for Talks Scheduled for May 15 in Istanbul - Kremlin

Russia continues to prepare for negotiations with Ukraine scheduled for May 15 in Istanbul, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed

The United States announced new sanctions today against Iran over its nuclear programme, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue.

Leading EU countries, UK express support for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine would expand weapons supplies to Kiev

The leading EU countries, the European Commission, and the United Kingdom have stated their support for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and warned that they wound augment pressure on Russia and expand weapons supplies to Kiev, according to a joint statement by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the EU High Representative after their meeting in London.

Donald Trump confirms release of hostage Edan Alexander

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday the release of hostage Edan Alexander, who is being held captive by Hamas.

Putin calls for 'direct' and 'immediate' talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for "direct talks" with Ukraine, saying they should "start without delay, as early as 15 May".

Pakistan launches strikes against India, India attacked three key airbases in Pakistan

Citing security sources, Pakistan’s state-run news outlet PTV News has reported that Pakistan has “launched a counter-offensive against Indian aggression”.

Houthis say they struck Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport with hypersonic missile

Yemen’s Houthis struck the Ben-Gurion airport in Tel Aviv with a hypersonic ballistic missile, said Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the group.

Indian Navy in Arabian Sea deliver strikes on targets in Pakistan

The Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea launched a series of retaliatory strikes on Pakistan in response to Islamabad’s attempts to attack military bases, India-based television broadcaster NDTV reported on Friday.