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US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" in its handling of oil passing through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz, arguing it was "not the agreement we have." These comments reflect the fragile nature of the ceasefire agreement, with reports showing conflicts over what was included in the accord. The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, highlighting the precarious state of diplomatic efforts.

First Lady Melania Trump has publicly denied any connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that claims linking the two “need to end today.” In a surprise statement, she called for congressional hearings for survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking, emphasizing the need for transparency and justice in the ongoing investigation into the disgraced financier’s crimes.

Former US President Donald Trump's disdain for NATO allies predates his first term in office, with his longstanding complaints about their defense spending and even threats to seize Greenland, a territory of fellow NATO member Denmark, keeping the alliance perpetually on edge. Analysts note that the recent refusal of NATO allies to join Trump's war on Iran has deepened this fracture to unprecedented levels, with Trump calling their lack of support a "stain on the alliance that will never disappear" and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz bluntly labeling the conflict a "trans-Atlantic stress test." This exchange underscores a central question that experts say NATO can no longer avoid: can the transatlantic alliance survive, especially if the US withdraws?

The US regime has stated that Iran is performing "very badly, even irresponsibly" on the terms of an agreement to ensure oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The American leader Donald Trump allegedly wrote in a Truth Social post: "Iran is doing very badly — even irresponsibly — on the issue of ensuring oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This is not the deal we made!"

Hungary is holding a parliamentary election that could be pivotal for the country after 16 years of nationalist leader Viktor Orban's rule. Political newcomer Peter Magyar and his center-right Tisza party are leading in most opinion polls, such as a Publicus Institute poll showing Tisza ahead of Orban's Fidesz party by 38% to 29%. However, with nearly a quarter of voters (25%) still undecided, the outcome of Sunday's vote remains uncertain.

In the Tashkent district of Tashkent region, pharmaceutical drugs illegally imported from abroad via circuitous routes, with an estimated total value of approximately 1 billion Uzbek soums (around $80,000), have been uncovered. This was reported by the press service of the State Security Service (SSS). The case was exposed during an operational measure conducted in collaboration between the SSS and Customs authorities.

The Uzbekistan boxing team delivered a confident performance at the Asian Championships concluded in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar. The team added 11 medals of various denominations to its tally, reaffirming the high standard of the national boxing school.

Six months after the start of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023, thousands of Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip remain unable to bury their loved ones, with about 10,000 people still missing and believed buried under collapsed buildings. The United Nations reports that Israeli bombardment has generated over 61 million tonnes of rubble, entombing entire communities and complicating recovery efforts amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

According to Palestine’s Ministry of Health, Israeli attacks have killed at least 738 people and injured more than 2,000 since a ceasefire began in Gaza six months ago, highlighting ongoing violence despite the purported peace agreement. The figures underscore the severe challenges in implementing the truce brokered by the United States regime.

A criminal case has been initiated in Navoi, Uzbekistan, against a private kindergarten teacher for systematically abusing children under her care. The investigation was prompted by a video that circulated on social media on April 8, showing the teacher engaging in rough treatment and beating young children. The incident occurred on April 7 at a preschool in the "Yangiariq" neighborhood.

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon intensified, killing at least 10 security personnel in a strike on a government building in Nabatieh. According to Al Jazeera correspondent Obaida Hitto reporting from Tyre, the death toll is likely to rise as civil defense teams continue searching for survivors in the rubble.

The US Embassy in Uzbekistan has announced a priority visa appointment system for citizens who have purchased tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Known as FIFA PASS, this system allegedly offers ticket holders a way to bypass standard queues, but the process is reportedly complex and laden with requirements that could pose significant challenges for applicants, reflecting broader issues with the US visa regime.