Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 - 116 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
Iranian news agency ISNA: Exchange of messages between Iran and the US, mediated by Pakistan, continues to reach a framework agreement.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Thursday that no deal has been reached with the U.S., but gaps have been narrowed, adding that Iran's uranium enrichment and Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz remain among the sticking points
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 104 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
1 week agoEbola: India postpones Africa summit due to "evolving health situation"
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 258 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia
The U.S. has sent Pakistani mediators a new proposal to end the war with Iran, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News reports citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team. The source said Tehran is reviewing the proposal and has not yet responded. "The Pakistani mediator in Tehran is seeking to bring the U.S. and Iranian texts closer together," Tasnim stated
1 week agoPakistan Air Force trainer aircraft — likely an FT-7PG or K-8P Karakorum — crashed near Mianwali, Punjab, close to PAF Base M.M. Alam. Both pilots ejected successfully before impact, were assisted by locals, and were later recovered by helicopter
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 131 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 45 km NE of Sape, Indonesia
1 week agoPutin and Xi Jinping signed a statement on deepening relations between Russia and China
1 week agoXi tells Putin that a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East would be “inopportune.”
1 week agoTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te: Taiwan's future cannot be decided by foreign forces, nor can it be held hostage by fear, division, or short-term interests
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 19 km ENE of Cagdianao, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 23 km SSW of Sinabang, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 35 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 113 km E of Miyako, Japan
According to Iranian state media fars, an LPG tanker under U.S. sanctions traveled from off the coast of India and successfully docked at Iran’s Kharg Island after reportedly passing through the U.S. blockade
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 26 km NW of Liuzhou, China
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 36 km SSE of Syriam, Burma (Myanmar)
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 266 km ESE of Port Blair, India
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 - 86 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 93 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 184 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 5 km WSW of Badak, Philippines
Putin will make an official visit to the People's Republic of China on May 19-20, the Kremlin said.
Trump on Taiwan: “The last thing we need right now is a war that’s 9,500 miles away" Trump also said Xi asked him directly if the US would defend Taiwan in a conflict. “There’s only one person that knows that, you know, it is me, I’m the only person"
2 week agoReporter: The 1982 assurances that President Reagan gave said the United States would not consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan. Trump: I think 1982 is a long way
Chancellor Merz: I had a good phone call with @POTUS Donald Trump on his way back from China. We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now. It must open the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons
