Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group on Monday warned of the negative impacts of the war against Iran waged by the United States and Israel.

To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in Washington on Tuesday, US online media outlet Axios reported.

After negotiations with Iran failed to yield any agreement, the United States took drastic measures on Monday by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for the global energy market.

Sharply rising needs in Iran and the deepening crises in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip are complicating relief delivery across the Middle East, UN humanitarians said Monday.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez underscored the vital role of cooperation in driving scientific progress during a visit to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Monday.

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Nigerias Finance Minister, Wale Edun, said on Monday that the West African nation will be seeking increased international financial support at this weeks International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the top priority is to make every effort to prevent the conflict from reigniting in the Middle East and maintain the hard-won momentum of the ceasefire.

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US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that go near a US maritime blockade on Iran would be eliminated.

Iran's acting defense minister, Sayyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza, said on Monday that Iranian armed forces are currently at the highest level of combat readiness and fully prepared for all scenarios, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Monday it has been informed that effective from 1400 UTC on Monday, maritime access restrictions are being enforced affecting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including locations along the Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was "holding" and that efforts were underway to reach an agreement after weekend talks failed to do so.

Hungary's opposition party Tisza, led by Peter Magyar, defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition by securing a majority in Sunday's parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results released by the National Election Office (NEO).

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At the invitation of the Turkmen side, from April 15 to 17, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will visit Turkmenistan, and attend the ground-breaking of the fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field as Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China is ready to further play a constructive role and contribute to the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.

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China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said that blocking the Strait of Hormuz would not serve the common interests of the international community, stressing that a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means is the fundamental way forward to resolve regional tensions.

Vietnam's President To Lam's fast-tracked overseas trip after assuming office reflects Vietnam's prioritization of China amid global uncertainty and underscores the stabilizing role of ChinaVietnam relations.

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China on Monday urged restraint and a swift ceasefire as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz escalated following US remarks about blocking vessels linked to Iran.

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Trump repeats Monday blockade of ships entering, exiting Iranian ports

US forces will begin enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, according to a statement released Sunday by US Central Command (CENTCOM).

Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of violating an Orthodox Easter ceasefire, as both sides reported continued hostilities despite a declared 32-hour truce.

Civilian casualties are feared after a military air strike struck a village market in northeastern Nigeria, local media reported on Sunday.