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Armed conflicts and attacks
Iran, the United States, and mediator Pakistan reports that progress has been made in ceasefire talks, with the Iranian foreign ministry saying that Iran is focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding. (Reuters)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Financial Times reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran by 60 days and establish a framework for nuclear talks. (CNBC) (Financial Times)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
The U.S. Central Command says that they have redirected 100 commercial ships and disabled four others from the Strait of Hormuz to enforce the blockade. (AA)
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Health and environment
The International Red Cross announces that three of its local volunteers have died from Ebola while working in the Djugu territory, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in March. (CBS News)
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Health and environment
Uganda's health ministry confirms three new Ebola cases, a woman who traveled from the DRC and two Ugandan workers that had contact with her, bringing the country's total to five cases and one death. (RFI)
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International relations
In accordance with bilateral agreements, the Vietnamese government grants 40 scholarships to Ukrainians for the 2026–2027 academic year for Bachelor's, Master's, and postgraduate degrees, including a one-year language course for those who don't speak Vietnamese. The Kazakhstani government also grants 40 scholarships for similar degrees. (Interfax-Ukraine)
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Sports
The DR Congo national football team announces that it will maintain its planned schedule, including two friendly matches in Belgium and Spain, before going to Houston, Texas, United States, despite being warned to isolate, as the entire squad is based outside of the DRC. (Reuters via Al Jazeera)