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

Another Palestinian journalist, Saeed Abu Hassanein, and his family, including his wife and daughter, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan: “Attempts to drive a wedge between Türkiye and the Turkic world will fail. Turkic world will continue to stand by Turkish Cypriots” http://v.aa.com.tr/3547637

📊 Recent polls show growing disapproval of US President Trump’s economic handling, with only 37% support—down from 42% post-inauguration—amid rising inflation, recession fears, and backlash over his tariff policies causing market turmoil http://v.aa.com.tr/3547281

Israeli army kills at least 16 more Palestinians, including children, in a series of strikes across the Gaza Strip http://v.aa.com.tr/3547193

💢 Israel’s relentless and devastating attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip continue without pause

🚨 In an Israeli strike on the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, seven Palestinians, including four children, were killed

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa says he and Trump agree war in Ukraine “must end as soon as possible”

The call comes as Zelenskyy visits Pretoria and Trump slashes US aid to South Africa, citing ties with Iran, ICJ genocide case against Israel http://v.aa.com.tr/3547356