By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies
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Turkey Elections: Erdogan’s rival leads in Istanbul in a high-stakes vote.
- Gaza Conflict: Fighting intensifies across Gaza amidst renewed truce talks.
- Jerusalem Protests: Tens of thousands rally against Netanyahu’s government in Jerusalem.
- Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Russia seeks extradition of Ukraine’s security service head; Ukraine rejects the demand.
- Pope Francis’s Call: Pope Francis, in his Easter address, calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Maritime Security: Philippines bolsters maritime security amid rising tensions with China.
- Sulphur-like Smell: Finnish authorities detect a sulphur-like smell in the Helsinki region.
- Israeli Strikes: Syria reports two civilians injured in Israeli strikes on Damascus outskirts.
- Police Clearance: Amsterdam police give the all-clear at a central metro station.
- Migrant Investigation: Mexican authorities investigate the death of eight Chinese migrants.
- Indian Politics: India’s opposition unites over a pre-election arrest, blaming PM Modi.
- Factory Inspection: Japanese authorities inspect the second Kobayashi Pharma factory after deaths.
- NATO Relations: Erdogan tells Dutch PM Rutte that Turkey will support a new NATO chief based on its needs.
- Military Aid: France to send old armored vehicles and new missiles to Ukraine.
- Hezbollah Airstrike: Israeli military claims to have killed a ‘significant’ Hezbollah commander in an airstrike.
- Iraqi Drone Strike: Drone strike kills Sunni tribal leader in Iraq’s Diyala province.
- EU Schengen Zone: Passport checks for air travelers lifted as Bulgaria and Romania join the EU’s Schengen.
- Lebanon’s Sectarian Balance: Lebanon’s precarious sectarian balance shifts amid Hezbollah-Israeli war.
- Puntland’s Stand: Somalia’s Puntland refuses to recognize federal government after disputed constitutional changes.
- Military Conscription: Putin signs decree on spring military conscription in Russia.
- Counter-terrorism Operation: Russia conducts a ‘counter-terrorism operation’ in Dagestan.
- Ammunition Depot Fire: Fire at Indonesian ammunition depot extinguished, military says.
- Cyber Fraud Rescue: India rescues citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia.
- Energy Infrastructure Hit: Russia claims to have hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and gas production facilities.
- Pope’s Easter Vigil: Pope soldiers through Easter Vigil after missing procession due to health concerns.
- Ukraine’s Missile Claim: Ukraine says Russia fired 16 missiles and 11 drones overnight.
- Bridge Salvage: Salvage crews work to lift the first piece of the collapsed Baltimore bridge.
- Peruvian President’s Stance: Peruvian president rules out resignation amid Rolex inquiry.
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