US President Trump says tariff reductions on Chinese imports depend on Beijing’s actions, warning of higher tariffs if no deal is reached http://v.aa.com.tr/3546942

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👉 New Delhi put in abeyance the 1960 water-sharing agreement after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir killed 26 people

➡️ World Bank mediated the treaty that divides 6 rivers of the Indus Basin between the two countries http://v.aa.com.tr/3547040

M23 rebels and the Democratic Republic of Congo government agreed to pursue a truce during Qatar-brokered talks, reaffirming a mutual commitment to an immediate ceasefire to enable dialogue for lasting peace in the region http://v.aa.com.tr/3546978

Yale University withdraws recognition of pro-Palestinian student group 'Yalies4Palestine' as a registered student organization after protest encampment overnight ahead of visit by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir http://v.aa.com.tr/3546940

🗣 ’It’s important to bring a just peace closer’ says Ukrainian president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Pretoria, South Africa for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa on bilater

12 US states sued the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully raising taxes on Americans through tariffs, arguing that no previous president has used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs http://v.aa.com.tr/3546946

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies report of the considering lifting sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline as part of Ukraine peace negotiations, calling the report ‘unequivocally false’ and ‘journalistic malpractice’ http://v.aa.com.tr/3547013

#BREAKING China launches 3-man crewed Shenzhou-20 spacecraft on journey to Tiangong station: State media

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy canceled part of the program for his South Africa visit due to Russian airstrikes, saying he’ll meet President Ramaphosa to discuss the situation before returning to Ukraine immediately http://v.aa.com.tr/3547178

At least 9 people were killed and 70 injured early Thursday in Russian strikes targeting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv http://v.aa.com.tr/3546951

#BREAKING Türkiye has more than enough capacity to handle all kinds of international sports events, including Olympics, says President Erdogan

China denies holding any negotiations with the US over tariffs but says it's open to negotiations if they are equal, respectful, and reciprocal http://v.aa.com.tr/3547183

Palestinian patients in Gaza are emerging as among the hardest-hit victims of Israel’s suffocating blockade, with critical medicine and medical supply shortages now pushing countless lives to the brink

Illinois Governor announces actions against El Salvador in response to the Trump administration’s deportation of migrants without due process, stating that no one should be deprived of life and liberty without legal protections. http://v.aa.com.tr/3546980

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric responded to Anadolu’s question on claims that aid in Gaza would be distributed by the Israeli army or American companies, and how this might affect the aid efforts given US complicity with the devastating destruction of the strip ⤵️

— I read a lot of interesting articles, of leaks from this from the meeting you referred to, but I... we weren't there, obviously

— So I can't speak to the veracity of what was reported. What I can tell you is whether it's in Gaza or anywhere else in the world, the UN's humanitarian operations will only work based on our principles of humanity, of impartiality and of independence

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik has been indicted on bribery and embezzlement charges, says Yonhap News Agency http://v.aa.com.tr/3546955

Cardinals to gather in conclave to elect new PopeHoly See

Following the death of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics and Head of State of the Vatican, on April 21, the College of Cardinals is set to elect the new Pope

“Türkiye has more than enough capacity to host any international sports event — including the Olympics,” President Erdogan said at the opening of UEFA’s new office in Istanbul

The office will support preparations for Euro 2032 http://v.aa.com.tr/3547395

#BREAKING Turkic world as a whole will continue to stand by Turkish Cypriots: Turkish foreign minister

#BREAKING Efforts of those trying to undermine ties between Türkiye, Turkic world through manipulation will not succeed, says Turkish foreign minister

#BREAKING Turkish foreign minister says humanitarian aid has not been allowed into Gaza for over 50 days, adding that hunger should not be used as weapon or tool of punishment

#BREAKING Norwegian foreign minister expresses concern over 'silence' on Gaza, warning that many Western counterparts are making a mistake by not clearly voicing their stance

Harvard University President says that the school will not compromise on certain issues despite the federal government’s threat to freeze funding http://v.aa.com.tr/3547058