Political Uprising

Dozens of #German police officers are using helicopters, drones and infrared cameras to track down what is believed to be a #lioness spotted on the outskirts of #Berlin. #PoliticalUprising #löwin

PM #GiorgiaMeloni said #Italy has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of its defense agreement with #Israel, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict. Israel’s Foreign Ministry downplayed the move, saying it has no substantive security agreement with Italy.

#Russia oil revenues rose in March, rebounding from February lows since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, as prices surged due to #IranWar.The International Energy Agency says exports rose 270,000 bpd to 4.6 million,driven by seaborne flows as #Druzhba pipeline stayed offline.

Electric vehicle maker #BYD said a fire broke out at a parking garage in a #Shenzhen industrial park, the garage was used for test and scrapped vehicles, the fire was extinguished, no casualties were reported, and shares fell 0.6%.

#EricSwalwell and #TonyGonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives amid allegations of sexual misconduct, ending their political careers after bipartisan pressure and threats of expulsion resolutions from lawmakers in both parties.

Police have ramped up enforcement in #Noida as a factory workers’ protest turns violent for a fourth day, with clashes, arson, and hundreds arrested amid wage demands and rising living costs linked to global pressures from the US–Israel–Iran conflict.

#Qatar voiced full confidence in #Pakistan’s mediation role, saying no new intermediary is needed. It stressed a unified regional approach and rejected claims of any secret deal with #Iran as baseless, adding that no compromise has been reached.

#Pakistan launched a new trade corridor via #Iran, sending its first export shipment to #Tashkent through #GwadarPort under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The move follows mediation efforts with Türkiye, China, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to secure a US–Iran ceasefire.

#SaudiArabia summoned #Iraq’s ambassador Safia Taleb Al-Suhail over drone attacks and threats targeting Gulf states from Iraqi territory. Saud Al-Sati condemned the incidents, urging Iraq to act responsibly,and warned Kingdom would take all necessary steps to defend its security.

#NorthKorea tested cruise missiles from a new warship over the weekend, with #KimJongUn observing, state media reported. The launches included strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads, according to Rodong Sinmun.

#Israel and #Lebanon have agreed to rare direct talks after meetings in Washington, with #MarcoRubio calling it a “historic opportunity.” The US is pushing to ease Israel–Hezbollah tensions, despite opposition from Naim Qassem and reports of rocket fire from northern #Lebanon.

#Iran is reportedly considering suspending shipments via the Strait of Hormuz to push talks with the United States back on track. #DonaldTrump hinted developments could come “in the next two days,” as efforts intensify to restart negotiations in Islamabad.

Senior officials from #Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt met in Islamabad, with talks led by Tahir Andrabi and Musa Kulaklikaya. Outcomes will be taken to a foreign ministers’ meeting in #Antalya during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

President #DonaldTrump will visit #China on May 14–15, with Eric Trump joining in a personal capacity. Reports also mention speculation about possible diplomatic outreach involving Beijing, Iran, and North Korea, though no official confirmation has been made.

Pakistan's PM #ShehbazSharif is visiting Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Qatar ahead of possible second-round talks in #Islamabad, as Pakistan pushes mediation efforts amid a fragile ceasefire linked to US–Israel tensions.

#Pakistan, backed by #Türkiye and #Egypt, is pushing to revive Iran–United States talks and extend the ceasefire, with diplomats saying backchannel efforts aim to bring #Tehran and Washington, D.C. back to negotiations before 22 April.

#Iranian official says 942 schools have been damaged in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes since 28 February. She added that rebuilding could take two to three months, while overall reconstruction of homes, shops,and health centres may take up to 24 months,with loans available for affected.

#Turkish President #Erdoğan accused #Israel of atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon and threatened possible military action. Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu hit back, calling his remarks hypocritical and citing Turkey’s actions in #Cyprus and treatment of Kurds.

#Washington has reportedly deployed thousands of Marines and airborne troops to the #MiddleEast following a two-week ceasefire with #Iran. While no ground invasion is confirmed, the buildup expands U.S. options. Iran has strengthened air defenses,laid mines, and prepared bunkers.

#Iranian state media says navy special forces have been deployed along the southern coastline following the collapse of peace talks in #Pakistan.The Iranian News websites published images of troops in camouflage, saying they were positioned to counter possible enemy infiltration.

Around 20 vessels have reportedly transited the #StraitofHormuz a day into a reported U.S. blockade, including some that previously called at Iranian ports. #CENTCOM denies any breach, saying maritime exclusion rules will be enforced impartially on all vessels.