Blackout: Portugal’s power grid operator said the outage was caused by a ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon’ in Spain.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister says Islamabad has the means to respond to India’s Air Force and hypersonic missiles:

When it comes to the aircraft and missiles you mentioned, we have counterparts.

We are capable of giving a very strong response to any Indian actions.

Source: RIA Novosti

Blackout: EU says "no indication of a cyberattack at this stage."

Russian Foreign Ministry:

Russia calls on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue aimed at peaceful resolution of differences.

Portugal’s grid operator REN says the recent power outages were caused by a “fault in the Spanish electricity grid” linked to a “rare atmospheric phenomenon.”

They later explained it involved extreme temperature shifts in Spain, causing “induced atmospheric vibration” and disruptions across Europe’s interconnected power network.

Spain has not yet responded.

NEW: Pakistan issues NOTAM closing air routes between Lahore and Islamabad from April 28-30 for major air warfare exercises.

Pakistan Air Force launched two major exercises — “Fiza-e-Badr” (Northern Command) and “Lalkar-e-Momin” (Central Command) — deploying most of its combat fleet, drones, air defenses, and EW assets.

All three PAF commands will be active by tonight.

Israel rejected a proposal for a five-year ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the immediate release of all hostages.

Source: KAN

Power has been restored in several areas in Spain, AFP reports.

Spain's Nuclear Safety Council:

All nuclear reactors are in safe condition.

Future German Chancellor Merz:

We are not an uninvolved third-party or a mediator between two opponents. We are standing unequivocally on Ukraine's side.

Britain and the EU are set to sign a formal declaration committing to “free and open trade” in defiance of Trump’s tariff agenda.

Source: Politico

The United States is once again pressing Greece to transfer its Patriot air defense systems, previously deployed to Saudi Arabia, to Ukraine, and to involve a Greek frigate in combat operations against the Houthis.

Source: Kathimerini

Armenian PM Pashinyan:

Armenia does not intend to aggravate or sever relations with Russia.

Kremlin:

Announcing a truce on Victory Day is a gesture of goodwill from President Putin that confirms our readiness for a peaceful settlement.

Death toll from explosion in Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas rises to 65, governor says.

Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar says Israel will “support India’s right to self-defense” if India takes action against “terrorists”.

Source: WION

NEW: Turkish President Erdogan:

We hope that the escalating tension between Pakistan and India will be de-escalated swiftly before it reaches a more dangerous level.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We reaffirm our strong support for the Pakistani people.

Zelensky’s chief of staff says Ukraine does not need a ceasefire for a 'parade.'

Spanish PM Sanchez:

There is no conclusive information on the cause of the blackout. There are no public security problems for the time being.