France bans Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, French foreign minister says, citing his promotion of West Bank annexation and Gaza 're-colonisation'.

Kallas warns Ireland neutrality won't shield it from Russia. EU foreign policy chief says no European country is off Russia's target list since its invasion of Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas tells Ireland that military neutrality does not provide immunity from the threats Europe faces from Russia, stating no country in Europe is off Russia's target list since its invasion.

US believes Iran willing to accept 15-year enrichment suspension, NYT reports, signaling potential breakthrough in nuclear talks.

The United States believes Iran is willing to accept a 15-year suspension of uranium enrichment, according to the New York Times.

US, Iran zero in on four nuclear issues in talks, NYT reports. The negotiations center on key sticking points as both sides seek a path forward.

The US and Iran are focusing on four key nuclear issues in ongoing talks, according to The New York Times.

IMO chief warns against transiting Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees, citing 11 seafarer fatalities in 42 incidents since late February

The secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization warned against vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees, citing seafarer deaths and injuries in recent incidents.