Brent crude fell to its lowest level since early March as markets anticipated a US-Iran framework agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping groups and analysts warned that restoring normal energy flows could still take weeks or months.
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South African police said more than 10 attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg. No arrests have been made, and police said the motive remains unknown.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake off Mindanao killed at least 35 people, damaged buildings and triggered tsunami alerts across the region. Philippine officials said thousands of families were displaced as aftershocks continued.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the Easter holiday, beginning at 1800 hours on Saturday and lasting until midnight on Sunday. The ceasefire aims to provide a pause in the three-year conflict, with Putin urging Russian forces to remain vigilant and expressing hope that Ukraine will reciprocate the gesture. This announcement comes as Russia's Defense Ministry reports progress in military operations, and the international community will be observing whether the truce holds and leads to further diplomatic efforts.