The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Israel breaks ceasefire, kills brave journalist. But hey, Donald Trump says ‘don’t rush me’ – he is gunning for an ‘everlasting’ deal

"I could make a deal right now ... but I don't want ⁠to ​do that."

We Got This Covered · Apr 25

No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

The Times of India · Apr 25

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

The president tells Axios he sees no point in sending his envoys given the current state of the talks.

Axios · Apr 25

Handwritten letters, human chain: How Mojtaba Khamenei controls Iran from the shadows

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly leading the country through a secret "human chain" of handwritten letters to evade US and Israeli detection. This comes amid unprecedented security measures, with senior officials avoiding visits due to assassination fears following a reported US-Israel strike that gravely injured him.

The Times of India · Apr 25

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home

The Independent UK · Apr 25

Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago

The Independent UK · Apr 25

'Doctrine of dominance': Russia accuses US of energy grab, says Iran, Venezuela actions 'about oil'

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the US of prioritizing oil and energy dominance, alleging military actions in Iran and Venezuela are resource-driven. He claims Washington disregards international law, opting for power over rules. Lavrov urged the US towards dialogue, criticizing policy shifts that strain relations and push Europe…

The Times of India · Apr 25

Putin could cause the next Chernobyl through reckless strikes on nuclear plants, experts warn

IN DEPTH: Four decades ago, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in the worst nuclear accident the world has ever seen. Today, some of the world’s leading nuclear experts warn Alex Croft that Russia’s actions there and in Zaporizhzhia show the lessons of the past have not been learnt

The Independent UK · Apr 25

Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran’s death row victims

Testimony emerges from Babak Alipour, who spent three years on death row before being taken to gallows in March

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

Iranian resistance, regime pushback: Protests were at inflection point… then US-Israel attacked

Iran's regime faces deep-seated dissent, not just over the hijab, but a four-decade build-up of grievances. The 2022 Mahsa Amini protests united diverse groups, from labor unions to artists and environmentalists, across all regions. This broad awakening challenges the regime's divide-and-rule tactics, suggesting a significant shift in Iranian civil society.

The Times of India · Apr 25