WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump posted "Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time!" on social media on Sunday, a message that appeared to signal a possible extension of the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On March 21, Trump threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants if the country fails to fully open the strait within 48 hours. Two days later, he postponed strikes on power plants for five days, claiming to have held "productive conversations" with Tehran. (US-Iran-Trump-Strait of Hormuz)
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JERUSALEM -- U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli media Channel 12 on Sunday that the United States is engaged in "deep" negotiations with Iran to secure a ceasefire, while stressing that Washington will not "leave in the middle" of the conflict.
Trump said his administration is maintaining contacts with Iran through multiple channels, led by his advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. (Israel-US-Negotiation)
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GAZA -- Hamas rejected on Sunday the discussion of disarmament before the completion of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
"Raising the issue of arms in such a crude manner is nothing but a blatant attempt by the occupation to continue the killing and genocide against our people, which we will not accept under any circumstances," said Abu Ubaida, spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, in a televised statement. (Gaza Strip-Hamas-Israel)
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LUANDA -- At least 15 people were killed and 14 others injured in Angola over the past 24 hours after heavy rains battered several regions of the country, local media reported on Sunday.
According to Agora Aguenta in a social media post, 12 of the deaths were recorded in Benguela Province and three in the capital, Luanda. The injured include 10 people in Benguela, one in Huambo, and three in Luanda. (Angola-Heavy rain-Death) ■
