Rustem Umerov will meet with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami this week. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of a lack of progress in peace negotiations.
The Russian Federation will purchase 110 billion rubles worth of foreign currency and gold for the first time since 2025 due to rising oil prices. This will help replenish the fund's reserves, which have been depleted by the war.
The jury resigned due to Russia's return to the exhibition, and the EU is threatening to cut funding. According to AFP, the Russian pavilion will not be open to the public.
Trump and Lula will discuss the economy and the impact of the war in Iran on markets in Washington. The parties will also touch upon the issue of critical mineral supplies.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes peace between Israel and Lebanon is realistic, but Hezbollah is standing in the way. Despite the ceasefire, fighting continues in southern Lebanon.
Iran denied involvement in the shelling of the UAE and warned of a harsh response. The military urged the Emirates not to host US and Israeli forces.
The expert called statements about labor shortages a manipulation due to falling demand. He advises automation and the return of citizens instead of importing migrants.
The vessel Asomatos was allowed to unload 26. 9 thousand tons of stolen wheat at the port of Abu Qir. This is the fourth instance of Russia selling stolen grain in Egypt.
Iran's nuclear program has barely stalled following US and Israeli attacks, according to US intelligence.
Eurovision management plans to bring back the countries that announced a boycott due to Israel's participation. The contest will strengthen control over political interference.
Israel has approved the purchase of new F-35 and F-15IA fighter squadrons worth tens of billions of shekels. The strengthening of the air force is linked to the confrontation with Iran.
Negotiations on the disarmament of Hamas have reached a deadlock due to the demands of the parties. Israel is threatening to resume hostilities in Gaza in the near future.
The group has lost thousands of fighters, and Israel has occupied part of southern Lebanon. Political pressure on Hezbollah within the country has intensified significantly.
Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the conflict, calling them unacceptable. He also expressed support for Netanyahu amid the judicial proceedings in Israel.
Tehran offers the US a 14-point deal to lift sanctions and end the war. The plan includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and limiting uranium enrichment.
An Israeli court has remanded two foreign Gaza flotilla activists in custody until May 5. They are suspected of aiding the enemy and terrorist organizations.
Tehran plans to officially establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and demand reparations from "hostile countries. " All other vessels will be required to obtain Iranian permission for transit through the strait.
Spain demands the release of a citizen detained by Israel in the waters off Crete. Israel suspects the man of having ties to the sanctioned group Hamas.
Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to the US to end the conflict. Trump doubts the deal, as Tehran has not yet paid a high enough price.
The US will punish the payment of fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The ban applies to any payments, even under the guise of charity.
The U. S. is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany due to a conflict between Trump and Merz. NATO is examining the details of the decision and calling on Europe to strengthen its own security.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
The US State Department has approved the sale of $8. 6 billion worth of weapons to the Middle East, bypassing Congress. The decision was justified by an emergency situation due to the conflict with Iran.
Beijing urges the UN not to terminate the UNIFIL mission mandate due to the lack of a truce. Diplomats believe that reducing forces now is premature.
Abbas Araghchi discussed ending the conflict with Israel and the United States with his foreign counterparts. Iran has conveyed a new proposal to Washington through intermediaries.
Due to the conflict between the US and Iran, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a minimum. Meanwhile, Tehran is proposing to introduce a transit fee for vessels passing through Iranian waters.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
Organizers introduced the Visitors' Lion award following the jury's resignation. Now, Russia and Israel are once again eligible to compete for an award at the exhibition.
Israel has provided the UAE with Spectro systems and the Iron Beam laser for protection against Iranian attacks. This marks the first instance of large-scale defense cooperation between the two countries.
The US President is considering troop reductions in Italy and Spain due to NATO's refusal to assist in the war against Iran. Trump criticized the allies for their lack of support.
