Iran, US disagree on two or three important topics — foreign ministry
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted that some new topics were added during these talks, such as the Strait of Hormuz issue
Strait of Hormuz status to remain unchanged until common framework with US reached — CNN
According to the TV channel, Washington and Tehran have to shape a common stance for continuing the talks
FACTBOX: Cosmonautics Day
It established under a decree by the USSR Supreme Soviet of April 9, 1962 in honor of the world’s first space flight by a Soviet citizen
Agricultural crisis prompts panic among EU and British officials — Dmitriev
Earlier, Kirill Dmitriev wrote that European farmers facing a shortage of fertilizers may not have enough patience, and will be the first to remind Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen of their strategic miscalculation
White House official says US-Iran talks in Pakistan still continue
The talks in the capital of Pakistan continue for more than 15 hours
FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter
In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics
Putin calls 2025 generally positive year for Russian cosmonautics
Consolidated revenue increased by 10%, to over $63 million, the Russian president said
Plane carrying Russian soldiers who returned from captivity lands in Moscow Region
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime
Trump claims US starts ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz
The US president also said there is a danger of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz being damaged with sea mines
Holy Fire descends in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
The descent of the Holy Fire takes place in the Kuvuklia
Easter truce announced by Putin begins
It will be in effect until the end of the day on April 12
Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass
The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army up lost over 180 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North
US-Iran negotiations to begin in Islamabad after 5:00 p.m. local time — Al Hadath
According to the sources, "indirect consultations have already taken place" and "the upcoming negotiations will be direct
Remaining hostages from Kursk Region to return home from Ukraine today — commissioner
Tatyana Moskalkova also noted that the negotiations on the release of hostages had been difficult
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Easter truce announced by Putin coming into effect
The truce will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12
Russia pushes Ukrainian army to western bank of Udava near Miropolskoye in Sumy Region
Military expert Andrey Marochko says Miropolskoye was earlier liberated
US, Lebanon have asked Israel to stop attacks on Hezbollah until talks begin — Axios
According to sources cited in the report, some Israeli officials agree and think it is in Israel’s interest to announce a ‘pause’
Estonia will not detain Russian vessels in Baltic Sea due to risk of escalation
Authorities would only consider intervention in case of damage to infrastructure or an oil spill, Navy Commander Ivo Vark says
Spacecraft carrying Artemis II mission astronauts returns to Earth — NASA
The crew completed a splashdown off the coast of San Diego
Fire in residential building in Moscow Region kills one, leaves two injured
A spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry says that firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing
US leader says main demand Iran should not acquire nuclear weapon
Donald Trump called this criterion of a good deal with Iran "that's 99%"
Russia unlikely to grant Kiev longer ceasefire — MFA
Rodion Miroshnik says a longer pause could be used by Kiev "to regroup, build fortifications, build up military capacity, and launch a new escalation"
Putin calls for developing domestic competitive AI models
The models should also "have a maximal level of sovereignty," the Russian president says
Russia calls on participants in talks on Iran to show responsible approach
Moscow advocates for the settlement of all disputes between the states by political and diplomatic means, the Foreign Ministry says
IN BRIEF: What we know about repatriation of Kursk residents from Ukraine
Ukraine has confirmed it is ready to hand back five out of seven residents of Russia’s Kursk Region being held prisoner in the Sumy Region
Ex-Russian deputy defense minister Popov sentenced to 19 years in corruption case
Along with the 19-year term and the 85-million-ruble fine, Pavel Popov was stripped of his military title of Army General and banned from taking government positions for seven years
FACTBOX: Upcoming US-Iran talks in Islamabad
The negotiations in the Pakistani capital may last two to three days, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said
IN BRIEF: Fireworks warehouse blast leaves one dead, 14 injured in Russia’s Vladikavkaz
The number of injured children has risen to two
Nearly 3,200 vessels awaiting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz — Fox News
Reportedly, Almost 20,000 seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are waiting for clarifications
Iran to open Hormuz after end of war with the US, Israel — Iranian Supreme Leader’s envoy
Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said that countries would benefit from it