Starting in 2026, Saudi Arabia will be allowed to restrict the sale of alcohol for the first time since 1952. The innovation will cover diplomatic zones, elite hotels, and tourism projects, including Neom and the Red Sea.

Donald Trump's administration is considering accepting a luxury Boeing 747-8 worth $400 million as a gift from Qatar. The plane is planned to be used as a temporary replacement for Air Force One, but the Democrats are already accusing it of violating the Constitution.

Against the backdrop of escalating conflict, India launched a "Sindur" military operation against targets in Pakistan and its controlled Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorists. In response, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes and put the army on full alert.

The escalation in Jammu and Kashmir has once again brought India and Pakistan to the brink of conflict - Islamabad has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, considering the situation a threat not only to regional but also to global security.

On Sunday, April 27, Israel's Air Force carried out an airstrike on a target in the southern part of Beirut. In response, Lebanon called on France and the United States to exert pressure on Israel, according to AFP.

Pakistani forces opened fire on Indian border posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Indian security forces gave a "decisive reply," with no casualties reported. This was reported by The Times of India.

Qatari and Egyptian mediators have proposed a long-term ceasefire plan to Israel and Hamas, according to a senior Palestinian official quoted by the BBC. The proposal includes a truce lasting five to seven years, along with a comprehensive hostage exchange.

Hamas has rejected Israel’s proposal for a hostage release deal. Israel had offered a 45-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 10 hostages. However, the group stated that they oppose any truce that does not lead to a complete end to the war.

The sudden deaths of leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in China have raised concerns among the public. In recent years, several prominent AI specialists have died unexpectedly, prompting questions about their personal safety and the levels of stress they face. As AI lies at the heart of the tech rivalry between China and the United States, the issue has become even more relevant. This was reported by South China Morning Post.

US President Donald Trump has solemnly unveiled a monument to himself on the grounds of his Trump International Golf Club. An unusual gift to the president was presented by businessman Anthony Constantino, the founder of Sticker Mule and a former candidate for Congress from New York State.

This substance is 5000 times stronger than heroin and 10,000 times stronger than morphine. Russian law enforcement agencies have started regularly seizing batches of carfentanil, a dangerous synthetic drug, as reported by "Izvestiya".

Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) announced that they had stopped a planned attempt to cause mass unrest using weapons and stirring up ethnic conflict, which was meant to lead to a government takeover.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has dismissed Shoshana Chatfield, the United States’ military representative to NATO and the only woman in NATO’s Military Committee. According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, the decision, announced on April 8, was due to a loss of confidence in her leadership abilities.

Washington is rapidly reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East. Amid rising tensions with Iran, more than 40,000 American troops and dozens of heavy military units have already been deployed to the region. The scale of the operation raises serious concerns.

The President of South Korea has been officially removed from office. The country will now hold a presidential election.

Israel's Defense Minister announced plans to expand operations in the Gaza Strip. On April 2, the minister stated that Israel intends to clear the Gaza Strip of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure. He emphasized that large areas of the Gaza Strip may be declared Israel's security zones.

During a meeting with journalists, U.S. President Donald Trump said: "Zelensky wants to be a NATO member, but he will never be a NATO member. He understands that."

Zelensky announced that Ukraine has received a new draft agreement with the United States regarding mineral resources. "This is a completely different document, containing many aspects that were not previously discussed, as well as some provisions that had previously been rejected," he said in a statement to "Ukrainska Pravda."

The "Sindbad" cruise batyscaphe, carrying 45 tourists, sank off the coast of Hurghada. According to the Consulate General of the Russian Federation, all passengers are Russians. The deaths of six people have been confirmed, and the fate of several remains unknown.

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Turkmenistan's neutrality, reaffirming its special status in the international arena. The decision emphasizes the country's key role in diplomacy and peacekeeping processes in the region.