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Fico Risks Facing Assassination Attempt If Travels to Ukraine - Senior Slovak Lawmaker
20 April 2026 @ 3:59 am
There is a risk of an assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico if he travels to Kiev, Slovak Parliament Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar told RIA Novosti.
Iranian Armed Forces Vow Swift Response to US Seizure of Iranian Vessel in Gulf of Oman
20 April 2026 @ 3:38 am
A spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Military Command said that Iran would respond swiftly to the seizure of an Iranian vessel by the US military in the Gulf of Oman.
Israeli Army Announces Investigation After Soldier Smashed Jesus Christ Statue in Lebanon
20 April 2026 @ 3:15 am
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged that an Israeli soldier had indeed smashed a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon and said that an investigation was underway.
Iran Rejects Second Round of Talks With US - Reports
19 April 2026 @ 6:51 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has refused to participate in the second round of negotiations with the United States, Iran's IRNA news agency reported Sunday.
Hungary to Secure Deal With EU to Unlock Frozen Funds - Tisza Party Leader
19 April 2026 @ 4:32 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will soon conclude a comprehensive agreement with the European Union to unlock billions of euros owed to Hungary from European funds, Head of Hungary's Tisza Party Peter Magyar said on Sunday.
Iran Has Not Yet Decided to Send Delegation for Talks With US - Reports
19 April 2026 @ 2:41 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has not yet made a decision on sending a delegation for negotiations with the United States, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported on Sunday.
US Extended License for Sales of Russian Oil After G20 Meeting – Energy Secretary
19 April 2026 @ 2:38 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US decision to extend the license for Russian oil sales was made after the G20 meeting in Washington, as global bankers asked the US to do so, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday.
US Ambassador to UN Says Washington Considering All Options Regarding Iran
19 April 2026 @ 2:32 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Sunday said that Washington is considering all options regarding possible actions against Iran, including destroying its infrastructure.
Hungary to Veto 90Bln Euro Loan to Ukraine Until Druzhba Oil Pipeline Restored – Orban
19 April 2026 @ 2:30 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will not lift its veto on the EU's 90 billion euro ($105 billion) loan to Ukraine until oil transfer via the Druzhba oil pipeline restarts, regardless of the EU pledging the restart of the oil flow, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Sunday,
'No Red Lines': The Real Secret of Iran's Newfound Geographic Power
19 April 2026 @ 1:36 pm
Iran’s leverage over Hormuz Strait and the ~20% of global energy that flows through it was made possible “not by drawing red lines,” but “immediately hitting the heads and wallets of the global elite, hitting where it hurts most,” Institute of Middle East Studies expert Sergei Balmasov says.