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09.04.2026 20:20 President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday reiterated his "Four Pillars of Peace" action plan at a memorial marking the 37th anniversary of Nylon Cheng's death, saying the activist's sacrifice helped awaken Taiwan's democratic transformation.

09.04.2026 20:20 During the negotiations, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation in the military and military-technical spheres.

09.04.2026 20:20 Guardsmen from the Tennessee National Guard's 278th Cavalry Regiment became the state's first licensed drivers on the Army's new Infantry Squad Vehicle during training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, March 31-April 2, marking a key step in the unit's transition to a faster, more deployable force.

09.04.2026 20:20 U.S. Southern Command and the Government of El Salvador will co-host the multinational exercise CENTAM Guardian 26 in various locations across El Salvador, April 16-27, 2026.

09.04.2026 20:20 Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen , Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement after the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran:

09.04.2026 20:20 A Ukrainian intelligence assessment reviewed by Reutersalleges that Russia has provided covert support to Iran by supplying satellite imagery and assisting cyber operations during the current conflict.

09.04.2026 20:20 Pope Leo XIV suggested that US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy "a whole civilization" was "unacceptable," while other international figures and Western officials warned all sides in the Iran war against attacks on civilian infrastructure.

09.04.2026 20:20 An intelligence memo seen by The Times of London claims Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is incapacitated and receiving treatment in Qom, leaving him unable to govern.

09.04.2026 20:20 Previously, Marine Corps program offices integrating new systems onto the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle faced significant logistical challenges. The process involved requesting a vehicle from Program Executive Officer Land Systems' Program Manager Motor Transport , costly and complex vehicle shipments, and potential roadblocks to project deadlines because of vehicle availability constraints. This system created inefficiencies and drove up costs.

08.04.2026 13:30 US President Donald Trump and Iran have agreed to a two-week Pakistani-brokered cease-fire, pulling back from the brink to allow the two sides time to negotiate a peace deal.

08.04.2026 13:30 U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."

08.04.2026 13:30 Iran has declared a "historic and crushing defeat" of the United States and the Israeli regime after 40 days of war, announcing that Washington has been forced to accept a 10-point Iranian proposal that includes a permanent ceasefire, the lifting of all sanctions, and the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region.

08.04.2026 13:30 The Security Council today rejected a draft resolution submitted by several Gulf States that would have strongly encouraged countries to coordinate defensive efforts and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

08.04.2026 13:30 A Russian drone hit a municipal bus in the Ukrainian city of Nikopol, killing at least four passengers and wounding 16 others. Ukrainian officials said it appeared to be a first-person-view drone, meaning the operator would have likely seen the passengers were civilians.

08.04.2026 13:30 The European Commission is increasing pressure on Ukraine to adopt several key reforms it was expected to pass last year, in a bid to secure more EU funding and advance toward membership of the bloc.