#WorldWarThree: As the 4th round of #NuclearTalks continues in Oman, an Iranian official accuses the US of insincerity, calling the talks a 'trap.' Tensions rise as both #USIsrael issue war threats. #Iran reaffirms its right to enrich uranium, rejecting US demands.

#WorldWar3: Ukraine abruptly left 2022 #CeasefireTalks with Russia in #Turkey. Putin says Russia ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, proposing talks in Istanbul on May 15. US welcomes the proposal, but Ukraine & EU express skepticism. #RussiaUkraine

#WW3: Last week, Ukraine claimed to have dismantled Hungarian spy network, triggering strong backlash, with Hungary expelling 2 Ukrainian diplomats. In response, Hungary detained a former official, sharply escalating tensions between #NATO-members #HungaryUkraine. #DiplomaticSpat

#WW3: #USChina reach a #TradeDeal in Geneva, slashing #tariffs by 115% for 90 days. Both agree to set up an economic & trade consultation mechanism. China vows to reduce its trade surplus. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent credits #Trump's policies; China calls it a key step forward.

#WW3: #Hamas released American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander after 583 days in captivity. The release followed US-Hamas talks in Qatar, with the US reportedly agreeing to demands for humanitarian aid and a #ceasefire. However, PM Netanyahu said strikes on Hamas will continue.

#WW3: Russian President Putin offered to hold direct talks with #Ukraine in #Turkey on Thursday, without preconditions. While Ukraine and European nations called for a ceasefire first, US President Trump rebuked Ukraine, leading to Ukraine confirming its participation.

#WW3: #RussiaVietnam have reached an agreement to launch a #NuclearPower project. A Vietnamese delegation, including Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, met Russian President Putin & Rosatom officials, finalizing plans for a nuclear project & research centre in Vietnam.

#WW3: #AlQaeda-linked JNIM terror group attacks Djibo city in #BurkinaFaso, killing 130. The assault is seen as a direct challenge to the military regime's efforts to broker a ceasefire with militant groups. In response, the regime deployed its air force to engage the attackers.

#WWIII: US #PresidentTrump signs an #ArmsDeal worth $142 billion with #Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump is claimed to have approved sale of #F35 fighter jets to Saudi despite Israel's security concerns. It is likely to make room for differences between US-Israel.

#WWIII: #PresidentTrump launches an aggressive drive to tackle #IllegalImmigration, ordering Homeland Security to recruit 20K more officers, adding to the current 6K. The FBI has also been tasked with targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records as part of the intensified crackdown.

#WW3: President Trump calls the upcoming #RussiaUkraine talks in #Turkey "significant" and says the US "could participate". Analysts say this could shift the dynamics of direct talks. #Zelenskyy confirmed attendance; the Kremlin says Putin will decide at the appropriate time.

#WWIII: Stanford University University’s 'The Stanford Review' has exposed #China’s use of Chinese & foreign students studying in the US for #espionage. As the report surfaced, US Congress passed a bill to shut down all China’s #ConfuciusInstitutes operating in US educational institutions.

#WW3: #PresidentTrump clarifies his #MiddleEast tour was in Israeli interest & that he has not isolated Israel. Trump's refusal to visit Israel, Iran #NuclearTalks, lifting #SyrianSanctions, talks with Hamas & Saudi defence deal had drawn criticism on Trump for secluding Israel.

#WorldWarIII: #RussiaUkraine talks start in #Istanbul without Putin & Zelenskyy, led by Putin's close aid Vladimir Medinsky & Ukraine's DM Rustem Umerov. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State @MarcoRubio & Trump envoys Steve Witkoff & Keith Kellogg are also in Turkey for the talks.

#WorldWar3: EU rules out reviving the suspended #EUChina investment deal, citing major unresolved differences. EU official Marjut Hannonen confirmed no plans to resume talks. The move comes as US-China reach a preliminary #TradeDeal, making the EU’s stance more striking.

🚨#WorldWarThree: 🇺🇸 President Trump, during his Qatar visit, announces US "very close" to 🇮🇷 #IranNuclearDeal & hopes to avoid military conflict. Iran indicates willingness to relinquish stockpiles of highly #EnrichedUranium.📉 Global #FuelPrices drop following announcement.

#WorldWarThree: Israel backs cooperation with #SaudiArabia under 'peace for peace' but opposes recognition of #Palestine, citing security threats. Finance Minister @BezalelSm faces internal pushback. An Israeli official also criticises #PresidentTrump’s visit to Riyadh.

#WW3: 🇦🇪UAE President محمد بن زايد pledges $1.4T investment in US, incl. $440B for energy. 🇺🇸#PresidentTrump unveils plans for world’s largest #AI campus—in UAE. But his Gulf tour sparks backlash at home over alleged ties to terrorism during #Qatar visit & Al-Sharaa meeting.

#WWIII: Before US President Trump imposed #ReciprocalTariffs, #China was already battling deflation and economic woes. Though Beijing hinted at major stimulus, reports say it may delay the move post-tariff deal. Analysts warn the deal won't ease China’s ongoing #EconomicCrises.

#WorldWarThird: A group of British entrepreneurs urge UK government to resolve #Brexit disputes and reset EU relations ahead of next week's high-level #UKEU meeting. The Labour Party, in power since last year's election, opposes Brexit, making this demand significant.