David Cameron's Ukraine trip shows its importance to the UK - and that experience in high office comes with baggage

'Support is on the way' says NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv on Monday.

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack

World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a suspected Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. . 99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. . World leaders are cautioning Israel to show restraint and resist retaliating against Iran, AP reports. . Now is the time to be smart as well as tough, to think with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement. We cannot afford another front in the Middle East. There would only be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.". This is a success that perhaps also should not be thrown away. Hence also our advice to contribute to de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement. Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint taking into account the urgent need for all parties to walk away from the brink beyond which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement. We have condemned, we have intervened, we will do everything to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement. Now is the time to defuse and de-escalate. Now is the time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement. While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. . While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.

Foreign Secretary 'confident' Rwanda bill will pass

Foreign secretary Lord Cameron said he is "confident" the Rwanda bill will be passed by parliament this week. The legislation which is set to be passed declares Rwanda a safe country - after the Supreme Court blocked an earlier plan in November. "If you can't send them directly back to France, the best thing to do is find another answer where people who come to Britain in that way can't stay in Britain. That's what the Rwanda plan is all about," Mr Cameron said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lord Cameron condemns Iran's 'failed' attack on Israel

Foreign secretary Lord Cameron has urged Israel to "think with head as well as heart" as he condemned Iran's "failed" attack on the country. Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an attack on Israel on Saturday night. Mr Cameron has urged Israel not to retaliate to the attack. "Israel has a right to respond but we are urging them that we respond with head as well as heart - that we're smart as well as tough," he said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Lord Cameron dodging scrutiny on Israel arms sales

Lord David Cameron has faced accusations of hiding from scrutiny amid questions about the UK’s arms sales to Israel. The Foreign Secretary’s Labour counterpart, David Lammy, has called for Lord Cameron to appear in the House of Commons and answer MPs directly on arms export licences. MPs from across the political spectrum have suggested the UK should stop selling weapons to Israel for fear of breaching international humanitarian law. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lammy ‘deeply concerned’ Israel may have breached law

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has urged Lord Cameron to publish the legal advice on international humanitarian law as he is “deeply concerned” Israel may have breached it. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ukraine moves to limit human rights of citizens under martial law

Kyiv notified the European Council that the rights and freedoms of Ukrainians may be restricted under martial law as it moves to expand military conscription.

Kyiv says Russia is escalating attacks ahead of nationwide celebrations on May 9

Russian forces gained partial control of Donetsk's Ocheretyne town

According to an Ukrainian spokesperson, Kyiv still has "fire control" over the invaded area.

War in Ukraine: Two Kyiv hospitals evacuated after Belarus KGB chief sparked airstrike fears

Blinken Urges Hamas to Accept Israel's ‘Extraordinarily Generous’ Truce Offer | Oneindia News

US Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas to accept Israel's ceasefire proposal swiftly in Riyadh. Hamas is yet to respond to the truce offer, despite it being termed "extraordinarily generous." Britain's Foreign Secretary also backs the proposal, urging Hamas to seize the opportunity. Meanwhile, Israel adjusts its demands regarding hostage release, emphasizing the need for civilian protection amidst escalating tensions in Gaza. #US #AnthonyBlinken #Hamas #Riyadh #IsraelGazawar #HamasTruce #Truceoffer #Hamasnews #Israelwarnews #Worldnews #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~PR.320~ED.101~GR.121~

Blinken to Hamas: Accept Israel's 'extraordinarily generous' Gaza truce proposal | Oneindia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas on Monday to promptly accept Israel's recent and notably generous proposal for a Gaza ceasefire to facilitate the release of hostages. This call comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hamas negotiators were anticipated to convene with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Monday to provide a response to Israel's phased truce proposal, which was presented over the weekend. This comes ahead of potential Israeli action targeting the southern border city of Rafah. #IsraelHamasWar #HamasWar #RafahAssault #Blinken #Hamas #Israel #GazaTruce #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #Ceasefire #PeaceTalks #InternationalRelations ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~

Paris police clear Gaza protesters at Sorbonne university