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Iran has appealed to the United Nations, demanding compensation from five states which, it claims, took part in the war on the side of the US and Israel. These are countries in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East.
Law enforcement officers have detained two people suspected of being involved in an explosion near a private house in Brovary. The incident occurred on the evening of 13 April.
A dust cloud from the Sahara is expected to sweep across southern and central Europe in the coming days. It is expected to reach its highest concentration on 16 April, and the dust storm will also affect parts of Ukraine.
The UK government is working on a new version of a plan designed to prepare the country for a possible outbreak of war. The document will cover both the military sphere and civilian infrastructure.
Following fruitless talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, Israeli media reported that the army was preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities. Against this backdrop, the United States announced the start of a naval blockade of Iran, whilst Tehran responded that the Strait of Hormuz was under the full control of Iranian forces.
Shakhtar Donetsk beat AZ Alkmaar 3–0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. The match took place in Kraków.
The US President has stated that Iran is failing to comply with the agreements on ensuring the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had previously accused the US of breaching the terms of the agreement.
In Odessa, law enforcement officers have detained a foreign national suspected of attempting to murder a senior officer of the Ukrainian Navy. According to the investigation, he was acting on instructions from the Russian secret services.
After years of searching for Satoshi Nakamoto, journalists have gathered evidence pointing to the British cryptographer Adam Back. He himself denies any involvement in the creation of Bitcoin.
Israel was only informed of the ceasefire between the US and Iran at a late stage and did not take part in the negotiations. This caused dissatisfaction on the Israeli side.
As of 1 April, the Russian Federation’s international reserves had fallen to almost $749 billion. Over the course of the month, they had decreased by $60.3 billion in nominal terms.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has travelled to Washington to hold talks with President Donald Trump. The visit comes amid growing differences between the US and its European allies.
