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Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 119 km W of Ternate, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 6 km NNE of Gigaquit, Philippines

South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 255 km SE of Katsuura, Japan

In addition to at least one F-4E Phantom II, an Iranian MiG-29B was also pictured flying over Tehran today during the arrival of Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who arrived Wednesday in Iran prior to continued peace talks this upcoming weekend in Islamabad.

The White House says the next round of talks will likely be in Islamabad and that Pakistan is the only mediator in the negotiations

Security meeting in Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister meets with Pakistani Army Chief Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received the official Pakistani delegation in Tehran today. The delegation is headed by Pakistani Army Chief Asem Munir.

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We welcome all efforts aimed at reaching a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will head to Saudi Arabia today on an official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation

North Korea is showing a "very serious increase" in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 164 km NNW of Pototano, Indonesia

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sent a letter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, China, and Oman advising them of banks within their jurisdiction that have allowed, potentiated, and benefited from Iranian illicit activity and asked them to take swift action against them and cease these activities. The letter, shared by Al-Monitor’s diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn, is the latest in a slew of Treasury actions relating to Iran

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 128 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

Another round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. Reuters news agency reports that the United States and Iran may hold another round of negotiations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, in an attempt to reach a permanent agreement to end the fighting.

Xi Jinping to Pedro Sánchez: China and Spain are both principled and reasonable countries. We are willing to stand on the right side of history. We should oppose the law of the jungle and together maintain true multilateralism and protect world peace and development

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 108 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 152 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday ​said the current ceasefire ‌between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged ​the global community to "unequivocally ​oppose any actions that undermine ⁠the ceasefire or escalate ​the confrontation."

Two tankers turn away from Strait of Hormuz after US blockade begins At least two tankers reversed course near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the start of the US blockade, highlighting the immediate impact on vessel movements. According to MarineTraffic data, the 188-metre tanker Rich Starry turned back within minutes of approaching the chokepoint. The vessel had departed Sharjah Anchorage on 13 April and was sailing laden, with a reported draught of 11.3 metres, while signalling China as its destination. A second vessel, the 175-metre tanker Ostria, also reversed course after approaching the Strait

Chinese Defense Minister declares the Strait of Hormuz “open for us” despite the U.S. blockade, warns against interference

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 116 km W of Ternate, Indonesia

China congratulates Péter Magyar, seeks deepened cooperation

Pakistan: "A new round of talks will begin soon"

China calls for "unimpeded" freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Army raids suspected terrorist arms factory in Lanao del Sur Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 137 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 88 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 105 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 106 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, quoting a Pakistani source, reports that there are attempts to extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran for more than two weeks.