The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Israeli strike killed Lebanese journalist in ‘targeted’ attack as she sought shelter

Rescue workers say they were forced to halt attempts to reach Khalil and a colleague after being fired on by Israeli forces

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Trump hints at talks in 72 hours even as Iran seizes 2 ships

President Donald Trump changed his aggressive stance on Iran and extended the ceasefire indefinitely, even as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seized two of them and was bringing them to Iran, according to Iranian media.

The Times of India · Apr 22

The 8 Women Trump Says He Saved in Iran: Identities, Details, and Controversy

Trump claims to have saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iranian authorities deny the women were ever at risk. Conflicting narratives leave the situation unclear.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade

Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on the global economy, even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

EU agrees to unblock €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

Agreement for the urgently needed loan was reached after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

Lebanese President Says Contacts With Israel Are Ongoing To Extend Ceasefire

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said contacts are ongoing with Israel to extend the ceasefire between the countries.

International Business Times · Apr 22

Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Are Passing Near Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, Increasing Risk Of Accident: Report

Ukraine claimed that Russian missiles are passing near the Chernobyl nuclear plant, increasing the risk of a major accident, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Apr 22

Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 in Wartime Crackdown Over Alleged U.S. and Israel Links

Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people in a sweeping crackdown tied to the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, according to the Norway-based group Iran Human Rights, which said at least 3,646 individuals have been detained since late February.

Latin Times · Apr 22

Iran Attacks Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz, Further Escalating Tensions With The U.S.

Iran has attacked at least three ships going through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further escalating tensions with the U.S. as questions remain about whether parties will engage in a new round of talks.

International Business Times · Apr 22

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts

Kyiv’s top diplomat says Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin

The Independent UK · Apr 22