WorldTurkiye and Armenia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly restore the medieval Ani bridge on their shared border. The agreement was announced during a meeting between Cevdet Yilmaz and Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan.
WorldRussia and Ukraine announced separate ceasefires on Monday, with Moscow proposing a May 8-9 truce and Kyiv declaring its own for May 5-6. The announcements came as fresh attacks were reported on both sides.
WorldOfficials meeting in Paris called for faster cuts to methane emissions from fossil fuel operations, saying the move would help tackle climate change and improve energy security amid Middle East supply disruptions.
WorldEuropean leaders and Canada discussed security in Yerevan after the US announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. Officials said the move highlighted the need for Europe to strengthen its own defence role within Nato.
WorldWorld Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun. The move follows Sun’s earlier suit accusing the company of illegally freezing his tokens.
WorldHezbollah and Israeli troops exchanged fire in southern Lebanon on Monday, with Israel saying two soldiers were moderately injured. President Joseph Aoun said a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks must come before any meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fujairah authorities say a fire erupted at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after a drone attack they blamed on Iran. UAE defence officials also reported intercepting missiles and urged public safety compliance.
WorldFormer New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson. No further details about his condition or length of hospital stay were immediately provided.
WorldThe UAE said its decision to leave Opec and Opec+ was not aimed at any country. Minister Sultan Al Jaber said the move was intended to support national priorities, economic goals and long-term industrial strategy.
WorldVote counting is underway in five Indian states and territories, with West Bengal emerging as the main battleground. The results are being closely watched for their implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP.
WorldGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his disagreement with Donald Trump over Iran was not linked to Washington’s plan to cut 5,000 troops from Germany. He also reaffirmed the importance of the US-Germany partnership within Nato.
PoliticsThe Islamabad High Court will hear on Monday a petition seeking the closure of former prime minister Imran Khan’s X account. A separate petition filed by Bushra Bibi’s daughter seeking access to a personal physician and family visitation rights has also been fixed for hearing.
