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Europe
Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine: Kremlin
Russian President Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays.
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Africa
Jihadists Kill Top Nigerian General in Attack on Base
Jihadists killed an army general and several troops in an attack on a military base in northeast Nigeria, government sources said.
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Americas
Pakistan Prepares to Host US-Iran Talks, as Lebanon Fighting Continues
Pakistan will host US and Iranian delegations for talks, though Tehran’s participation is uncertain amid deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
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Africa
Drone Strike Kills 12, Including Children, in Sudan’s Darfur: Medical Source
A drone strike on the paramilitary-controlled town of Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children.
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Africa
Nigeria Village Attack Death Toll Rises to 50: Humanitarian Sources
Armed men killed 50 people in a village in Niger state in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week, humanitarian sources.
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Americas
Lebanon Is ‘Inseparable Part’ of Ceasefire: Iran Parliament Speaker
Iran's parliament speaker said Lebanon is a key part of the ceasefire with the US, warning that violations would bring severe consequences.
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Africa
Ethiopia Army Base Used to Support Sudan Paramilitary: Report
An Ethiopian military base near the Sudan is providing support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a report by Yale University said.
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Americas
Trump Says US Military to Stay Deployed Near Iran Until ‘Real Agreement’ Reached
US President Trump said that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached.
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Asia Pacific
Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Avoid Escalation: China
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days.
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Middle East
Panic in Lebanon as Israel Carries Out Most Violent Strikes on Capital
Israel struck Lebanon, with the capital Beirut hit by the most intense bombardment since the start of the war.
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