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BREAKING: IDF assassinates Hezbollah leaders; Iran BLOCKS nuclear deal talks | TBN Israel 1
Update from Ukraine | Shocking news! Russians flee Pokrovsk | Putin is in shock. 1
Pope Francis has died of a stroke followed by heart failure, according to the Vatican 1
Who will be the next pope? Some potential candidates to succeed Francis. 3
“Total meltdown” at Pentagon after Hegseth’s second Hegseth signal chat revealed. 6
Trump news at a glance: Harvard sues White House; president backs Hegseth in Signal scandal 8
Russian journalist on the run after escaping house arrest 10
Keir Starmer will seek to strengthen defense ties when he welcomes New Zealand PM 11
Ukraine war briefing: Putin suddenly open to bilateral talks with ‘Kiev regime’ 12
China rejects Zelenskyy’s claim that it supplied weapons to Russia. 13
‘Propaganda’: Albanese mocks Russia’s warning to Australia: ‘You have no cards’ 14
Netanyahu asked for my loyalty before trying to fire me, says Shin Bet chief. 16
The importance of the Black Sea for European security. 18
Turkey leads post-conflict strategy on the Black Sea. 23
During a Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire. 23
NATO allies and partners gather for Black Sea Maritime Forum.. 26
Chinese J-10 fighter jet flies over US Navy port in Saudi Arabia – April 21, 2025. 29
Philippines receives India’s BrahMos missile system – April 21, 2025. 32
New footage shows French warship’s 76mm cannon stopping Houthi drone – April 18, 2025 36
Chinese satellite company helps Houthis attack US warships – April 18, 2025. 39
The United Arab Emirates covered shipping in the Gulf of Aden. 43
China rejects US port fee proposal – April 20, 2025. 44
Australia need not depend on US submarines – April 20, 2025. 45