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Iran has denied taking part in the talks in Islamabad
Tehran has stated that it has not sent a delegation to Pakistan for talks with the US. Meanwhile, Islamabad is preparing for the meetings, which is heightening the uncertainty surrounding any potential dialogue.
Melania Trump unexpectedly denied any links to Epstein and called on Congress to launch an investigation
US First Lady Melania Trump has unexpectedly issued a statement denying any connection she may have had with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Vance has travelled to Pakistan for talks with Iran against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire
US Vice-President J.D. Vance will lead the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. The ceasefire between the parties remains fragile, and differences over its terms persist.
Shmyhal has announced a new framework for Ukraine’s energy security
Ukraine is transitioning to a new model of energy security, based on a combination of large-scale generation, flexible capacity and local community autonomy. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal has stated that in 2026 the state plans to launch a tender for the construction of up to 1.3 GW of new generation capacity, and this year it aims to commission 1.5 GW of distributed gas-fired generation.
Shakhtar thrashed AZ in the first leg of the Conference League quarter-finals
Shakhtar Donetsk beat AZ Alkmaar 3–0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. The match took place in Kraków.
Orest Mandziy has been appointed head of the State Customs Service: the government has appointed a new head of customs
The government has appointed Orest Mandziya as head of the State Customs Service. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who noted that the nomination had been put forward by Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko following an open competition. The Cabinet expects the new head to continue customs reforms and build a more transparent and efficient system.
Donald Trump’s inner circle is suspected of exploiting the war for personal gain
Against the backdrop of the conflict surrounding Iran and sharp fluctuations in oil prices, attention has been drawn to major stock market deals concluded shortly before US President Donald Trump’s statements. Some experts suggest there may be signs of insider trading, whilst the White House rejects such allegations.
Private jets at $20,000 an hour: how the war with Iran has fuelled demand
Against the backdrop of the war with Iran, prices for private flights have risen by up to 15%, but this is not deterring wealthy clients. In Thailand, operator MJets says that demand for business jets is not just holding up, but is becoming the new norm: planes are full, the number of new clients is growing, and some flights now cost over $20,000 for just over an hour in the air.
Trump has accused Iran of breaching the terms of the ceasefire regarding the Strait of Hormuz
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.
Repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline will be completed this spring – Zelenskyy
Ukraine has made significant progress in repairing the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline and will complete the repairs in the spring, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated, against the backdrop of a serious dispute with Hungary over disruptions to Russian oil supplies.
The State Bureau of Investigation has notified a soldier that he is under suspicion following a fatal road accident in Odessa
In Odessa, a soldier has been charged in connection with a road traffic accident that resulted in one fatality and injuries to passengers on a minibus. He has been remanded in custody.
Hunter Biden has challenged Donald Trump’s sons to a cage fight
Hunter Biden, the son of the former US president, has said he is willing to take part in a cage fight against Donald Trump’s sons. This refers to a potential bout for which no details have yet been confirmed.