Negotiations between the United States and Iran, held on April 11–12 in Islamabad, concluded without an agreement. The talks failed primarily due to unresolved issues regarding Iran's nuclear program. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after nearly 25 hours of consultations, deeming the process unsuccessful.
During the third edition of Abidjan Art Week, over a dozen galleries and museums across the city remained open until midnight, several hours later than usual, in an event dubbed the “Night of the Galleries.” This initiative allowed art enthusiasts to tour the city by bus after work, fully immersing themselves in the week’s offerings. The after-hours showcase was first piloted in January 2024 alongside the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, hosted and won by Côte d’Ivoire, and has continued as a tradition in the current art week.
A yearlong cross-border investigation by Deutsche Welle (DW) and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has revealed that Merck's cancer drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab), while becoming one of the world's best-selling pharmaceuticals, leaves many patients struggling to access it due to high costs, extensive patent protections, and opaque pricing systems. The investigation, coordinated by ICIJ with DW and 46 media partners, involved 124 journalists across 37 countries, drawing on hundreds of interviews, exclusive pricing data, and patent analyses.
Uzbek athletes have continued to bolster the national team's medal tally at the Asian Wrestling Championships being held in Kyrgyzstan. In this tournament, wrestlers from Uzbekistan managed to secure silver and bronze medals, reinforcing the country's standing in regional competitions and highlighting the ongoing development of its sports programs.
In the preliminary results of Hungary's parliamentary elections, the opposition 'Tisza' party has secured a decisive victory. Voter turnout was recorded at 79.51%, with approximately 6 million people participating. According to the results, the 'Tisza' party gains 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament, achieving a constitutional majority, while the ruling 'Fidesz' party obtained only 55 seats.
Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against California gubernatorial candidate and US Congressman Eric Swalwell have severely shaken his campaign. Following accounts from CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle involving a former staffer and several women, influential Democratic Party lawmakers called on Swalwell to drop out of the race and resign from Congress during TV interviews.
International activists are preparing to depart from northeastern Spain on Sunday in a massive flotilla of 70 boats bound for the Gaza Strip, aiming to break Israel’s devastating naval blockade and deliver much-needed humanitarian aid. Dubbed the “Global Resilience Flotilla,” this initiative marks the second such effort in less than a year, with participation significantly increased to about 1,000 volunteers from 70 countries. The vessels, loaded with food, medicine, school bags, and stationery for Palestinian children, are set to sail from the port of Barcelona, coordinated with Palestinian civil society groups, maritime security experts, and prominent NGOs like Greenpeace and Open Arms.
Hungary's long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election after partial official results indicated a landslide victory for Peter Magyar's Tisza party. Orban acknowledged that his Fidesz party secured 38.83% of the vote, while Magyar's party stood at 52.49% with 53.45% of precincts counted, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape.
Voters in Peru headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president and members of Congress. The election is taking place amid a spike in violent crime and corruption, with no clear favorite candidate among disgruntled voters, reflecting widespread societal discontent.
The Nigerian Air Force conducted an airstrike on the Jilli weekly market in Yobe state, north-eastern Nigeria. According to Amnesty International and local media reports, the attack resulted in the deaths of more than 100 civilians, with many others injured.
An airstrike on a market in Jilli village, Yobe state, northeastern Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of over 100 people and left 35 with severe injuries, according to Amnesty International. The human rights organization cited survivors and hospital staff, reporting that three military jets were involved in the bombing on Saturday, which contradicts the Nigerian military's portrayal of the operation as a "precision" strike against terrorists.
The first direct meeting in over a decade between United States Vice President JD Vance and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran has concluded without a peace agreement, but it has established a basis for maintaining the current ceasefire and resuming negotiations. While the cessation of hostilities remains in effect for now, the critical question is whether the US regime can secure a lasting peace, given the deep divisions and geopolitical challenges it faces.