A senior Iranian military official denied claims that a US vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz

The American military vessel was warned it would be targeted within 15 minutes if it continued moving toward the Strait. 

Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,200 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data on the special military operation in Ukraine released by Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday.

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks With US

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on Friday confirmed the arrival of an Iranian delegation to participate in talks with the United States and expressed hope for constructive dialogue.

Middle East not in NATO's area of responsibility — Spanish FM

The Middle East does not fall within NATO’s area of responsibility and the alliance will not take part in the regional conflict, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said.

'Inevitable' China and Taiwan will unite - Xi Jinping

China's President Xi Jinping has met Taiwan's opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, telling the visiting delegation he had "full confidence" that Taiwanese and Chinese people would be united.

Japan to release more oil from emergency stockpiles

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced that 20 days’ worth of oil reserves will be released from early May onwards.

Putin declares Easter ceasefire with Ukraine on April 11-12

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday an Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, effective from 4.00 pm (1300GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12, in connection with the upcoming holiday, the Kremlin said.

Talks With US Depend on Ceasefire Being Observed 'on All Fronts' - Tehran

Negotiations to end the US-Iran conflict depend on the US commitment to ceasefire obligations "on all fronts," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.