- US and Israel launch intensive shelling of Tehran and Isfahan.
- Iran strikes Israel: Baghdad, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Airport hit by missiles.
- Macron calls on Pezeshkian to stop attacks on countries in the region and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump does not ruled out postponing his visit to China if Beijing does not agree to help ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The bombing of fuel depots in Tehran is a violation of international law; Israel must be punished: Araghchi.
- Budapest will block the provision of 90 billion euros in loans and other financial assistance to Ukraine: Szijjarto.
- Israeli army launches a ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Four UN Secretary-General Candidates Face Live Hearings
Reuters. The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general faced live hearings on Tuesday (April 21) and Wednesday (April 22) on their
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