World News Briefs -- April 26, 2022 (Evening Edition)

Lavrov, speaking to Russian state TV, said tensions between east and west are now at a worse point than during the Cuban missile crisis at the height of the Cold War

Daily Mail: Russia is at WAR with NATO and there is now a real chance the conflict will turn NUCLEAR, Kremlin foreign minister Sergei Lavrov warns

* Sergei Lavrov warned east-west tensions are now worse than they were during the Cold War

* The foreign minister accused NATO of fighting a proxy war with Russia in Ukraine to 'wear out' its army

* The Kremlin loyalist said the risk of nuclear war is now 'very significant' and 'cannot be underestimated'

* Ukraine said Lavrov's 'scaremongering' is a sign he 'senses defeat' in the war Russia's top diplomat has warned that NATO is now fighting a proxy war with Russia in Ukraine and there is a 'very serious' risk the conflict could turn nuclear.

Sergei Lavrov, speaking on Russian state TV last night, accused western leaders of risking a third world war by supplying heavy weapons to Ukraine with the goal of 'wearing down the Russian army' - an aim he described as an 'illusion'.

Accusing NATO and its allies of attempting to bully Russia on the international stage, Lavrov said that tensions between east and west are now worse than during the Cuban missile crisis at the height of the Cold War.

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MIDDLE EAST

Blinken defends Iran deal talks against congressional criticism.

Time running out to reach Iran nuclear deal, warn experts.

Saudi Arabia, France launch humanitarian projects in Lebanon.

The war in Ukraine is driving hunger in Lebanon.

Lebanon's first post-collapse elections unlikely to bring desired change.

Erdogan plans visit to Saudi Arabia, mending strained ties.

Palestinian shot dead in Israeli 'counter-terror' West Bank raid.

ASIA

Beijing begins mass-testing residents as COVID-19 outbreak emerges in Chaoyang district.

COVID: Beijing residents stock up as city braces for new wave.

China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu.

Australian opposition party vows to train Pacific armies.

China rebukes Australia’s ‘wild remarks’ on war.

Ukraine apologises after backlash over Hirohito image in anti-fascism video.

US asset freezes worsen Afghan women's suffering - UN experts.

Temperatures to top 110 in New Delhi as searing heat wave bakes India.

AFRICA

Tigray rebels announce pullout from neighbouring region.

Sudan: More troops deployed to Darfur after tribal clashes.

Burkina tries 'dialogue' tack in search for solutions against jihadists.

Horn of Africa: Donors pledge $1.4 billion amid starvation warning.

'It's a policy of invasion': ADF rebels expand attacks in DR Congo.

Libya misses out on oil price boom as political divide continues.

Tunisian opposition announces alliance against president.

Second Ebola death confirmed in DR Congo.

EUROPE

U.S. Defense chief Lloyd Austin rallies Europe to help Ukraine fight Russia.

Ruble payment mechanism in effect – Kremlin.

Poland confirms Russian gas supply to be halted.

Bulgaria confirms Russian gas to be halted.

Ruble hits near 2-year high against euro.

Ukraine-Russia war: Greek government and public don't see eye to eye.

Winner of Slovenia vote hopes to form government by mid-June.

AMERICAS

Biden doubles down on commitment to Ukraine in fight with Putin.

Harris tests positive for COVID-19.

Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February.

US justice chief: seized Russian funds should go 'directly' to Ukraine.

State Dept offering $10 million for information on Russian cyber criminals.

US says ready for migrant surge after Covid rules lifted.

Colombia reports 52 activists killed already this year.

El Salvador anti-gang measures 'a success' as 17,000 held.

Colombia: Former army officials admit role in killing civilians.

Mexico says coronavirus now endemic, not pandemic.

Brazil court deals blow to massive Amazon gold mine project.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US stocks sink to their lowest in 6 weeks; Nasdaq drops 3.9%.

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday.

Ukraine war to cause biggest price shock in 50 years - World Bank.

Russian court freezes Google assets.

Twitter takeover: EU and UK warn Elon Musk must comply or face sanctions.

Google parent Alphabet misses estimates on YouTube, Europe ads.

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