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The EU has started negotiations on the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on Russian gas, including a ban on transshipment of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and restrictions on three Russian LNG projects.

Macron calls for a new European security framework after the end of the war in Ukraine. According to him, the day after the end of the war, Europe should be at the negotiating table to discuss security guarantees.

The U. S. Department of Defense is concerned about the deepening ties between North Korea and Russia, that together with Iran is fueling Russia's illegal war against Ukraine.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, plans to visit Iran next week to attend a nuclear conference and meet with Iranian officials to overcome the "distance" in the IAEA-Iran relationship.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken criticized China for supplying the Russian defense industry, saying it undermines China's efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine and improve Sino-European relations.

A North Korean delegation visited Iran to participate in an exhibition and held talks with the Iranian government and the private sector to develop bilateral trade, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, who denied any military aspects of the visit.

Turkey is seeking a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil to import up to 2. 5 million tons of LNG annually, which would reduce its dependence on russian gas supplies.

North Korea is seeking to rebuild its economy through trade with russia, benefiting from russian supplies of food, raw materials, and petroleum products.

Biden and Netanyahu discussed opening additional checkpoints in Gaza, increasing humanitarian aid, and negotiating a hostage release and ceasefire amid fears of famine.

Iran has unveiled a new attack drone similar to the Russian Lancet used in the war in Ukraine.

Iran and Russia agree to deepen and expand their relations to a new level.

Despite Western sanctions, russia is likely to obtain British luxury cars through neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, where exports from Britain have increased unprecedentedly.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian companies, individuals, and ships involved in the covert supply of drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine and support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

On Wednesday, oil prices stabilized at $88 per barrel despite falling US oil inventories and new sanctions against Iran, and analysts set the maximum price of Brent crude at $90 due to a premium for geopolitical risks.

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said that the DPRK will continue to build its "superior and most powerful military force" to protect its sovereignty, security and regional peace.

A North Korean delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations visited Iran amid long-standing suspicions of cooperation between the two countries on ballistic missile programs and military ties.

The US Senate passes a $95. 3 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which President Biden promises to sign immediately to begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week.

Gold prices fell to a two-week low as tensions in the Middle East eased and investors waited for economic data from the United States that could affect interest rates.

According to the head of the IAEA, Iran is a few weeks away from having enough enriched uranium to make an atomic bomb.

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's nuclear doctrine, reiterating the country's position that the program serves only peaceful purposes.

Brent crude oil futures declined on Monday, although they remained above $86 per barrel, as traders refocused on inflationary fears despite tensions in the Middle East, which did not affect actual oil supplies.

EU allies insist on maintaining strong support for Ukraine after the US approves a $61 billion aid package.

Israel struck a Russian S-300 air defense missile system in Iran during an attack on April 19, according to Western and Iranian officials.

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the social network within a year.

President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.

President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.

An airstrike on a military base south of Baghdad used by the Iraqi militant group al-Hashd al-Shaabi caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.

The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.

The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.

German airline Lufthansa and Polish airline LOT have canceled flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, due to security concerns in the region amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.