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Lithuania, Latvia close their airspace for Vucic’s plane on its way to Moscow — media

Vucic plans to travel to Moscow to attend the Victory Parade on May 9

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Merz sworn in as German chancellor

According to the DPA news agency, the new chancellor will hold the first meeting of his cabinet on Tuesday

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Kiev wants to establish 30-km demilitarized zone — US envoy for Ukraine

In Keith Kellogg words, Kiev wants "a comprehensive cease fire for a minimum of 30 days, which could be extended"

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US, Houthis reach ceasefire agreement through Oman’s mediation

US President Donald Trump said earlier in the day that his country stops attacking the Houthi targets in Yemen after the rebels had agreed to halt attacks on ships in the Red Sea
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Explosions heard in Pakistani part of Kashmir — agency

According to the witnesses, the series of explosions was followed by a blackout
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Pakistani president hails Russia’s role in deescalating tensions with India

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said earlier that Russia is concerned over the current escalation between India and Pakistan
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Kremlin foreign policy aide speaks on Putin’s meeting schedule, China ties, Ukraine talks

Russian leader is scheduled to hold a large Kremlin reception for heads of foreign delegations on the evening of May 8 following their arrival in Moscow for Victory Day festivities
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India launches strikes in Pakistani-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi clarified that the strikes were aimed exclusively at military targets
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Islamabad warns of response to Indian attack on its territory

"This provocation will not go unanswered," the head of the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate of the Islamic Republic's military, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said
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Pakistan's forces down two Indian fighter jets — media

In addition, passenger aircraft flying in Pakistani airspace are being rerouted to land at Karachi Airport, Geo TV reported
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Pakistan's Punjab province declares state of emergency

According to a statement by the region’s government head Bhagwant Mann, Punjab’s security forces and medical services have been placed on high alert
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India deploys all air defenses on border with Pakistan — ministry

"All air defense units have been mobilized along the India-Pakistan border to respond to any emergency," the Defense Ministry said
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Houthis to continue attacking Israel despite truce with US — politburo chief

"What has happened only confirms that our actions hit where it hurts - and they will persist," Mahdi al-Mashat said
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Vatican conclave to elect new pontiff set to begin

Voting traditionally takes place in the Sistine Chapel
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US sees progress in resolving Ukraine conflict — State Department

"Both parties must come up with their proposals for an enduring peace," Tammy Bruce added
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Putin to meet with foreign leaders ahead of Victory Day

On May 7, the Russian leader will hold talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and then speak with the leaders of Cuba, Mongolia and the Republic of the Congo - Miguel Diaz-Canel, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and Denis Sassou Nguesso
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India does not strike Pakistani civilian or military targets — embassy in US

India’s actions have been focused and measured, "responsible and designed to be non-escalatory in nature," the diplomatic mission said in a statement
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Xi Jinping set to begin his state visit to Russia

The Chinese leader is visiting Russia for the 11th time since 2013

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Pakistan briefs UN Security Council of right to retaliate to Indian strikes

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said earlier that the Islamic republic has the right to use the provisions of Article 51 of the UN Charter and respond to an act of aggression at any time "as it deems necessary"

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State Department fails to confirm US support for Ukrainian integrity

"Now, if we were at a seminar <..., I would love to have that conversation with you, but I won't [do it] today," US State Department press chief Tammy Bruce said