Ukraine, Russia to pore over memoranda exchanged at talks — Foreign Ministry (2025-06-04 11:21 UTC)
Kurz: “As agreed on May 16, the Russian side handed over to the Ukrainian delegation a detailed two-part memorandum outlining its position on ways to achieve long-term peace and a possible full-fledged ceasefire,” Maria Zakharova said
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran warns against provocative action ahead of UN vote on Hormuz force (2026-04-03 06:07 UTC)
Kurz: Trump has stepped up his rhetoric in recent days as negotiations conducted via intermediaries with new leaders in Iran show limited signs of progress and pessimism at home about the war grows
Wall Street falls, oil surges after Trump threatens more attacks on Iran (2026-04-02 20:28 UTC)
Kurz: Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.
Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies (2026-04-02 19:13 UTC)
Kurz: Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.
World News in Brief: South Sudan rights, opioid guidelines update, DR Congo crisis continues (2026-04-02 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: South Sudan is evolving into a catastrophic human rights and humanitarian crisis, UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent experts warned on Thursday.
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected President by pro-military parliament (2026-04-03 06:04 UTC)
Kurz: The 69-year-old general orchestrated a 2021 coup against the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and placed her under arrest, sparking widespread protests that morphed into nationwide armed resistance against the junta
Serious risk of ‘poisoning the jury’ in Charlie Kirk murder trial – former lawyer to RT (2026-04-02 22:28 UTC)
Kurz: Inaccurate reporting based on defense team’s statements in Charlie Kirk’s murder case could poison the jury pool, David Freiheit has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins (2026-04-02 19:07 UTC)
Kurz: Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.
Guterres warns of ‘wider war’ as Middle East conflict enters second month (2026-04-02 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The Middle East crisis has lurched into its second month, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to issue a stark warning on Thursday morning that the world is “on the edge of a wider war” with catastrophic global implications.