JD Vance also said he saw signs «that the straits are starting to reopen»

JD Vance did not elaborate on whether the US could drop its demand that Iran abandon uranium enrichment

The US president says that the measure will secure the strait «from lots of other people»

Florian Philippot says a potential war on the eastern flank «does not look promising» and calls on Paris to withdraw from NATO to avoid it

Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says that the situation may depend on whom the US appoints to lead its dialogue with Iran

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Senior Israeli lawmakers have slammed the ceasefire deal struck by Washington and Tehran as a “total failure” for West Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trump administration is “weaponizing Christianity,” while Israel continues to enjoy impunity, Irish activist Tadhg Hickey has said Read Full Article at RT.com

In her first wide-ranging interview since the Queen's death at the age of 96, Ms Kelly opened up about her most treasured memories with Elizabeth II during the nearly 30 years she worked for her.

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Some House members say they still intend to pursue their subpoena of former attorney general Pam Bondi, despite her firing last week.

The court accepted a case challenging an unusual investigation by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican.

The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the “ceasefire is a pause” in combat operations.

Faye Dawson, 50, took off at 'incredibly high speed' before crashing the five-seat Vauxhall Corsa at 11.20pm while showing off in March last year, Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard.

Alexis De Naray, 45, from Shrewsbury, trained at the Prue Leith Cooking School and worked in several high-end kitchens in the capital, jurors were told.

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The police are advising that the Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas is impassable due to heavy rainfall in the area. Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to use alternative routes and to observe and follow all road signs where possible. Follow The Gleaner on X and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm. com .

Here’s why Iran’s 10-point plan and Pakistan-led talks may still leave the conflict unresolved Read Full Article at RT.com

Higher rental rates at Goodman Arts Centre initially planned for 2026 will be deferred to support tenants amid heightened economic uncertainty due to ongoing Middle East tensions, said Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Baey Yam Keng.Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (April 8), Baey was responding to a question by Mountbatten MP Gho Sze Kee who asked if there were any measures in place to help tenants as rental prices were set to «increase significantly».Rental rates at Goodman Arts Centre are decided by Arts House Group (AHG), a public company under the National Arts Council (NAC).Goodman Arts Centre houses a total of 77 units — including short-term venues and longer-term housing options. Out of the lot, 26 are project studios offering flexible short-term tenancies of up to 12 months for artists who have project-specific needs. The remaining 51 units are under the Framework for Arts Spaces scheme, which supports arts groups for up to nine years, and is subsidised by NAC by up to 80 per cent.

An 18-year-old male teenager was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a carpark in Bidadari. In a press release on Wednesday (April 8), the police said they were alerted to the theft on April 2 at 2.30pm. The motorcycle had been parked at a carpark in the vicinity of Block 101A Bidadari Park Drive. Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division identified the teenager with the aid of images from police cameras and arrested him on Tuesday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was able to start the motorcycle as its transponder had been left inside a storage compartment. The stolen vehicle was subsequently recovered, and the teenager will be charged in court on Thursday.If found guilty of vehicle theft, he faces a jail term of up to seven years along with a fine. [[nid:733254]]dana.leong@asiaone.com  No part of this story can be reproduced without the permission of AsiaOne.

During his visit, Jean Arnault will hold consultations with Iranian officials to hear their views on next steps and will reaffirm the UN’s commitment to a peaceful settlement

«This is not the first time that Washington has openly tried to destabilize the internal situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran,» Maria Zakharova said

The withdrawal process will be finalized after a 12-month notice period

Maria Zakharova recalled a recent drone attack on Arctic Metagaz, a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea

Inflation stood at 0.19% over the week from March 31 to April 6

Bill Gates will reportedly testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has postponed attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure to negotiate a peace deal based on Tehran’s proposals Read Full Article at RT.com

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Assam's upcoming elections are a crucial referendum on Assamese nationalism, identity, and the state's political future. Regional parties face declining relevance as national parties dominate, with the BJP's 'jati, mati, bheti' plank and 'Brand Himanta' shaping the narrative. The Congress leads a broad opposition alliance, aiming to challenge the incumbent government amidst evolving identity politics.