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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154339" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Middle Eastern crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations" target="_blank">2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire" target="_blank">2026 Iran war ceasefire</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Iran%29" target="_blank">Iranian foreign minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi" target="_blank">Abbas Araghchi</a> confirms the two-week <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a>, which includes <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">reopening</a> the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a>. The ceasefire is ratified by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_National_Security_Council" target="_blank">Supreme National Security Council</a> (SNSC). <a href="https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-agrees-to-ceasefire-offers-conditional-Hormuz-passage" target="_blank">(Shafaq)</a> <a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/iran-agrees-to-safe-passage-through-hormuz-strait-for-two-weeks-if-attacks-halted-2" target="_blank">(Khaleej Times)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The SNSC announces that negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will start on Friday in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad" target="_blank">Islamabad</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistan</a>, with the U.S. contingent to be led by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">vice president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance" target="_blank">JD Vance</a> alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior_Advisor_to_the_President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">senior presidential adviser</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Kushner" target="_blank">Jared Kushner</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Special_Envoy" target="_blank">U.S. special envoy</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Witkoff" target="_blank">Steve Witkoff</a>. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-peace-talks-vance-pakistan-saturday" target="_blank">(Axios)</a> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-talks-us-begin-friday-islamabad?topic=War%2520on%2520Iran&amp;id=436636&amp;fid=553792" target="_blank">(Middle East Eye)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Israel" target="_blank">prime minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu" target="_blank">Benjamin Netanyahu</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_Donald_Trump" target="_blank">U.S. President Donald Trump</a> both claim that the ceasefire does not include <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon" target="_blank">Lebanon</a>, despite Iran and Pakistan proposing so part of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Accord_%282026%29" target="_blank">Islamabad Accord</a>. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/netanyahu-says-us-iran-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j6d538l6qo" target="_blank">(BBC)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_press_secretary" target="_blank">White House press secretary</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karoline_Leavitt" target="_blank">Karoline Leavitt</a> states that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">U.S. president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> and Netanyahu will continue discussions on potentially including Lebanon in a ceasefire arrangement. <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330456642/trump-will-continue-to-discuss-lebanon-with-israeli-pm-white-house" target="_blank">(AFP via Aaj News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">After the announcement, an Israeli military spokesperson states that Israel is still launching attacks on Iran. <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/07/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-us-israel?post-id=cmnpbvjkq00003b6re2vy4p6y" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Arab_countries" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrain" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_Defence_Force" target="_blank">Bahraini military</a> intercepts six missiles and 31 drones. <a href="https://www.yemenonline.info/gulf-news/12251" target="_blank">(Yemen Online)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Kuwait" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait" target="_blank">Kuwait</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Interior_%28Kuwait%29" target="_blank">Interior Ministry</a> reports fires at several oil facilities, power plants, and desalination plants after an Iranian drone attack. <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-reports-damage-oil-facilities-power-stations-after-iranian-drone" target="_blank">(Middle East Eye)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Qatar" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Qatar</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Qatari military</a> intercepts seven ballistic missiles and multiple drones. <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/qatar-reports-rocket-drone-attacks-163721442.html" target="_blank">(Yahoo! News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Crude_Oil_Pipeline" target="_blank">East–West Crude Oil Pipeline</a> is hit in an Iranian attack. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-arabias-east-west-oil-pipeline-hit-iranian-attack-damage-being-assessed-2026-04-08/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_United_Arab_Emirates" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Emirati military</a> intercepts 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones. <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/08/uae-intercepts-17-ballistic-missiles-and-35-drones-in-wednesdays-figures/" target="_blank">(The National)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">After the announcement of a ceasefire, Iran launches <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_Iran" target="_blank">ballistic missiles</a> at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain" target="_blank">Bahrain</a>, Israel, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait" target="_blank">Kuwait</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar" target="_blank">Qatar</a>, and the United Arab Emirates. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/iran-missile-attacks-after-us-ceasefire-gulf-air-defenses.html" target="_blank">(CNBC News)</a> <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/07/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-us-israel?post-id=cmnpbvjkq00003b6re2vy4p6y" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Iranian agencies report explosions from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavan_Island" target="_blank">Lavan</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirri_Island" target="_blank">Sirri islands</a> of unknown origin. Iran accuses Kuwait and the UAE of the attacks and launches retaliatory attacks against those countries in response. <a href="https://www.ynetnews.com/article/1cje8v7cv" target="_blank">(Ynet)</a> <a href="https://wanaen.com/strikes-hit-lavan-refinery-iran-launches-retaliatory-attacks/" target="_blank">(Wanaen)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Iran" target="_blank">Iranian president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masoud_Pezeshkian" target="_blank">Masoud Pezeshkian</a> says the ceasefire with Israel and the U.S. is broken as the Lavan and Siri islands were bombed by the United States and Lebanon was bombed by Israel. <a href="https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/04/08/presidente-do-ira-diz-que-cessar-fogo-foi-rompido-com-ataques-a-ilhas-iranianas.ghtml" target="_blank">(G1)</a> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/08/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-blames-israels-massive-attack-on-lebanon-putting-ceasefire-in-doubt/" target="_blank">(Forbes)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand" target="_blank">Thailand</a> confirms the three crewmen on a vessel that was attacked in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> in March have died. <a href="https://aje.news/jf7llm?update=4473051" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarineTraffic" target="_blank">MarineTraffic</a> reports the first ships that have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire announcement, namely the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece" target="_blank">Greek</a>-owned <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_carrier" target="_blank">bulk carrier</a> NJ Earth and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia" target="_blank">Liberia</a>-flagged Daytona Beach. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/trump-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-toll.html" target="_blank">(CNBC)</a> <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/08/greek-and-liberian-flagged-ships-first-to-transit-hormuz-since-ceasefire" target="_blank">(Euronews)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Iran closes Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic to oil tankers over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war" target="_blank">Israeli attacks in Lebanon</a>, claiming that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire. <a href="https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/04/08/ira-ameaca-romper-cessar-fogo-se-israel-continuar-atacando-o-libano.ghtml" target="_blank">(G1)</a> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/08/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-blames-israels-massive-attack-on-lebanon-putting-ceasefire-in-doubt/" target="_blank">(Forbes)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bahrain, Iraq, and Syria reopen their airspace after weeks of closure. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_International_Airport" target="_blank">Damascus International Airport</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_International_Airport" target="_blank">Bahrain International Airport</a> begin resuming flights. <a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/bahrain-reopens-airspace-april-8-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDgelleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4NgnlyBYM4AeXeico6iJLFkmsjREnNBbge_OzY0Rc2uvOIKLOTVOo4kx0R8Q_aem_kBWmchV7ui7DGKiSZhWKUg" target="_blank">(Khaleej Times)</a> <a href="https://www.bna.bh/en/BahrainInternationalAirportbeginsgradualresumptionofflights.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDi5%2fzrQw%2fM5fdGEOHryUWgE%3d" target="_blank">(BNA)</a> <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/syria-iraq-bahrain-reopen-airspace-after-us-iran-ceasefire-agreement-announced/3898806" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Hezbollah–Israel conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war" target="_blank">2026 Lebanon war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Israeli_Beirut_strikes" target="_blank">2026 Israeli Beirut strikes</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least 254 people are killed and 1,165 others are injured in a wave of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> strikes on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon" target="_blank">Lebanon</a>, including in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon" target="_blank">southern Lebanon</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut" target="_blank">Beirut</a>, and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bekaa_Valley" target="_blank">Bekaa Valley</a>. <a href="https://aje.news/jf7llm?update=4474525" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a> <a href="https://aje.news/jf7llm?update=4473570" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j6d538l6qo" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">Israeli military</a> says that it has halted strikes against Iran, but state that they will continue fighting <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah" target="_blank">Hezbollah</a> in Lebanon. <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-has-halted-strikes-in-iran-continues-fighting-hezbollah-in-lebanon/" target="_blank">(The Times of Israel)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Lebanese army</a> closes a bridge in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre_District" target="_blank">Tyre District</a> after receiving a warning of a possible Israeli strike on the structure. The bridge is the last crossing linking areas north and south of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litani_River" target="_blank">Litani River</a> in the area, where many residents remain despite evacuation notices. <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/lebanese-army-closing-last-bridge-over-litani-river-after-israeli-threat-to-target-it/" target="_blank">(AFP via The Times of Israel)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_border_skirmishes" target="_blank">Afghanistan–Pakistan border skirmishes</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_conflict" target="_blank">2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28China%29" target="_blank">Chinese Foreign Ministry</a> spokesperson <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_Ning_%28diplomat%29" target="_blank">Mao Ning</a> says that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan" target="_blank">Afghanistan</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistan</a> has agreed on a comprehensive plan to end tensions after seven days of talks in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Cr%C3%BCmqi" target="_blank">Ürümqi</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China" target="_blank">China</a>. The two countries also agree to avoid any escalations in their <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_conflict" target="_blank">current conflict</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-afghanistan-pakistan-agree-explore-comprehensive-solution-peace-talks-2026-04-08/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a> <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-avoid-escalation-china" target="_blank">(The Strait Times)</a></li>
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</ul>Business and economy<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Oil prices plunge below <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar" target="_blank">US$</a>95 and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average" target="_blank">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> surges past 1,000 after the ceasefire announcement. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-2fc5ac7823bea71984b3578ec36aacee" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
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</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus%E2%80%93North_Korea_relations" target="_blank">Belarus–North Korea relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus" target="_blank">Belarus</a> plans to open an embassy in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea" target="_blank">North Korea</a> by August 1 after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Belarus" target="_blank">president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko" target="_blank">Alexander Lukashenko</a> visited the country in March following a decree signed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Belarus" target="_blank">Prime Minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Turchin" target="_blank">Alexander Turchin</a>. <a href="https://caliber.az/en/post/belarus-to-open-embassy-in-north-korea-by-august-2026" target="_blank">(Caliber.az)</a></li>
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</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_attack_on_Israeli_consulate_in_Istanbul" target="_blank">2026 attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey" target="_blank">Turkish</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Directorate_of_Security_%28Turkey%29" target="_blank">police</a> arrest 198 suspects across 34 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_Turkey" target="_blank">provinces</a> in operations targeting the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_State" target="_blank">Islamic State</a> following a fatal shootout outside the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Israel" target="_blank">Israeli consulate</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul" target="_blank">Istanbul</a> on April 7. Several suspects are placed in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-trial_detention" target="_blank">pre-trial detention</a> as part of the investigation. <a href="https://uk.news.yahoo.com/nearly-200-arrests-turkey-attack-191450196.html" target="_blank">(AFP via Yahoo News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_Beach_serial_killings" target="_blank">Gilgo Beach serial killings</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Heuermann" target="_blank">Rex Heuermann</a> admits in court to killing eight women and discarding their bodies between 1993 and 2010 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_%28state%29" target="_blank">New York</a>, United States. Heuermann is expected to receive a sentence of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_in_prison" target="_blank">life in prison</a> without parole when he is sentenced on June 17. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-suspect-rex-heuermann-expected-plead-guilty-rcna266547" target="_blank">(NBC News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_United_States" target="_blank">Illegal drug trade in the United States</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_judiciary_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">court</a> sentences <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasveen_Sangha" target="_blank">Jasveen Sangha</a> to 15 years in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incarceration_in_the_United_States" target="_blank">prison</a> for distributing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketamine" target="_blank">ketamine</a> that resulted in the death of actor <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Perry" target="_blank">Matthew Perry</a> in 2023, as part of a wider investigation into a network supplying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_substance" target="_blank">controlled substances</a>. Authorities also charge and sentence other individuals, including medical professionals, in connection with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketamine_in_society_and_culture" target="_blank">the distribution of the drug</a>. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260408-ketamine-queen-jailed-for-15-years-over-matthew-perry-drugs" target="_blank">(AFP via France 24)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154339, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Middle Eastern crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations']2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire']2026 Iran war ceasefire[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Iran%29']Iranian foreign minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi']Abbas Araghchi[/URL] confirms the two-week [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] between [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL], which includes [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']reopening[/URL] the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL]. The ceasefire is ratified by the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_National_Security_Council']Supreme National Security Council[/URL] (SNSC). [URL='https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Iran-agrees-to-ceasefire-offers-conditional-Hormuz-passage'](Shafaq)[/URL] [URL='https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/iran-agrees-to-safe-passage-through-hormuz-strait-for-two-weeks-if-attacks-halted-2']([I]Khaleej Times[/I])[/URL] [*]The SNSC announces that negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will start on Friday in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad']Islamabad[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistan[/URL], with the U.S. contingent to be led by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States']vice president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance']JD Vance[/URL] alongside [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior_Advisor_to_the_President_of_the_United_States']senior presidential adviser[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Kushner']Jared Kushner[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Special_Envoy']U.S. special envoy[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Witkoff']Steve Witkoff[/URL]. [URL='https://www.axios.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-peace-talks-vance-pakistan-saturday']([I]Axios[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-talks-us-begin-friday-islamabad?topic=War%2520on%2520Iran&id=436636&fid=553792']([I]Middle East Eye[/I])[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Israel']prime minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu']Benjamin Netanyahu[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_Donald_Trump']U.S. President Donald Trump[/URL] both claim that the ceasefire does not include [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon']Lebanon[/URL], despite Iran and Pakistan proposing so part of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Accord_%282026%29']Islamabad Accord[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/netanyahu-says-us-iran-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j6d538l6qo'](BBC)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_press_secretary']White House press secretary[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karoline_Leavitt']Karoline Leavitt[/URL] states that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States']U.S. president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump']Donald Trump[/URL] and Netanyahu will continue discussions on potentially including Lebanon in a ceasefire arrangement. [URL='https://english.aaj.tv/news/330456642/trump-will-continue-to-discuss-lebanon-with-israeli-pm-white-house'](AFP via Aaj News)[/URL] [*]After the announcement, an Israeli military spokesperson states that Israel is still launching attacks on Iran. [URL='https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/07/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-us-israel?post-id=cmnpbvjkq00003b6re2vy4p6y'](CNN)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Arab_countries']2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrain']2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_Defence_Force']Bahraini military[/URL] intercepts six missiles and 31 drones. [URL='https://www.yemenonline.info/gulf-news/12251']([I]Yemen Online[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Kuwait']2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait']Kuwait[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Interior_%28Kuwait%29']Interior Ministry[/URL] reports fires at several oil facilities, power plants, and desalination plants after an Iranian drone attack. [URL='https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-reports-damage-oil-facilities-power-stations-after-iranian-drone']([I]Middle East Eye[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Qatar']2026 Iranian strikes on Qatar[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_Armed_Forces']Qatari military[/URL] intercepts seven ballistic missiles and multiple drones. [URL='https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/qatar-reports-rocket-drone-attacks-163721442.html'](Yahoo! News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Saudi_Arabia']2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia']Saudi Arabia[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Crude_Oil_Pipeline']East–West Crude Oil Pipeline[/URL] is hit in an Iranian attack. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-arabias-east-west-oil-pipeline-hit-iranian-attack-damage-being-assessed-2026-04-08/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_United_Arab_Emirates']2026 Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates_Armed_Forces']Emirati military[/URL] intercepts 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones. [URL='https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/08/uae-intercepts-17-ballistic-missiles-and-35-drones-in-wednesdays-figures/']([I]The National[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*]After the announcement of a ceasefire, Iran launches [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_Iran']ballistic missiles[/URL] at [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain']Bahrain[/URL], Israel, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait']Kuwait[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar']Qatar[/URL], and the United Arab Emirates. [URL='https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/iran-missile-attacks-after-us-ceasefire-gulf-air-defenses.html'](CNBC News)[/URL] [URL='https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/07/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-us-israel?post-id=cmnpbvjkq00003b6re2vy4p6y'](CNN)[/URL] [*]Iranian agencies report explosions from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavan_Island']Lavan[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirri_Island']Sirri islands[/URL] of unknown origin. Iran accuses Kuwait and the UAE of the attacks and launches retaliatory attacks against those countries in response. [URL='https://www.ynetnews.com/article/1cje8v7cv'](Ynet)[/URL] [URL='https://wanaen.com/strikes-hit-lavan-refinery-iran-launches-retaliatory-attacks/'](Wanaen)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Iran']Iranian president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masoud_Pezeshkian']Masoud Pezeshkian[/URL] says the ceasefire with Israel and the U.S. is broken as the Lavan and Siri islands were bombed by the United States and Lebanon was bombed by Israel. [URL='https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/04/08/presidente-do-ira-diz-que-cessar-fogo-foi-rompido-com-ataques-a-ilhas-iranianas.ghtml'](G1)[/URL] [URL='https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/08/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-blames-israels-massive-attack-on-lebanon-putting-ceasefire-in-doubt/']([I]Forbes[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand']Thailand[/URL] confirms the three crewmen on a vessel that was attacked in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL] in March have died. [URL='https://aje.news/jf7llm?update=4473051'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarineTraffic']MarineTraffic[/URL] reports the first ships that have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire announcement, namely the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece']Greek[/URL]-owned [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_carrier']bulk carrier[/URL] [I]NJ Earth[/I] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia']Liberia[/URL]-flagged [I]Daytona Beach[/I]. [URL='https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/trump-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-toll.html'](CNBC)[/URL] [URL='https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/08/greek-and-liberian-flagged-ships-first-to-transit-hormuz-since-ceasefire'](Euronews)[/URL] [*]Iran closes Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic to oil tankers over [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war']Israeli attacks in Lebanon[/URL], claiming that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire. [URL='https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/04/08/ira-ameaca-romper-cessar-fogo-se-israel-continuar-atacando-o-libano.ghtml'](G1)[/URL] [URL='https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/08/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-blames-israels-massive-attack-on-lebanon-putting-ceasefire-in-doubt/']([I]Forbes[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*]Bahrain, Iraq, and Syria reopen their airspace after weeks of closure. The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_International_Airport']Damascus International Airport[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain_International_Airport']Bahrain International Airport[/URL] begin resuming flights. [URL='https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/bahrain-reopens-airspace-april-8-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDgelleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4NgnlyBYM4AeXeico6iJLFkmsjREnNBbge_OzY0Rc2uvOIKLOTVOo4kx0R8Q_aem_kBWmchV7ui7DGKiSZhWKUg']([I]Khaleej Times[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.bna.bh/en/BahrainInternationalAirportbeginsgradualresumptionofflights.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDi5%2fzrQw%2fM5fdGEOHryUWgE%3d'](BNA)[/URL] [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/syria-iraq-bahrain-reopen-airspace-after-us-iran-ceasefire-agreement-announced/3898806'](AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Hezbollah–Israel conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war']2026 Lebanon war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Israeli_Beirut_strikes']2026 Israeli Beirut strikes[/URL] [LIST] [*]At least 254 people are killed and 1,165 others are injured in a wave of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] strikes on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon']Lebanon[/URL], including in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon']southern Lebanon[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut']Beirut[/URL], and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bekaa_Valley']Bekaa Valley[/URL]. [URL='https://aje.news/jf7llm?update=4474525'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [URL='https://aje.news/jf7llm?update=4473570'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j6d538l6qo'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']Israeli military[/URL] says that it has halted strikes against Iran, but state that they will continue fighting [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah']Hezbollah[/URL] in Lebanon. [URL='https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-has-halted-strikes-in-iran-continues-fighting-hezbollah-in-lebanon/']([I]The Times of Israel[/I])[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_Armed_Forces']Lebanese army[/URL] closes a bridge in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre_District']Tyre District[/URL] after receiving a warning of a possible Israeli strike on the structure. The bridge is the last crossing linking areas north and south of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litani_River']Litani River[/URL] in the area, where many residents remain despite evacuation notices. [URL='https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/lebanese-army-closing-last-bridge-over-litani-river-after-israeli-threat-to-target-it/'](AFP via [I]The Times of Israel[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_border_skirmishes']Afghanistan–Pakistan border skirmishes[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_conflict']2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28China%29']Chinese Foreign Ministry[/URL] spokesperson [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_Ning_%28diplomat%29']Mao Ning[/URL] says that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan']Afghanistan[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistan[/URL] has agreed on a comprehensive plan to end tensions after seven days of talks in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Cr%C3%BCmqi']Ürümqi[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China']China[/URL]. The two countries also agree to avoid any escalations in their [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Afghanistan%E2%80%93Pakistan_conflict']current conflict[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-afghanistan-pakistan-agree-explore-comprehensive-solution-peace-talks-2026-04-08/'](Reuters)[/URL] [URL='https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-avoid-escalation-china']([I]The Strait Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Business and economy[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Iran_war']Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*]Oil prices plunge below [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar']US$[/URL]95 and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average']Dow Jones Industrial Average[/URL] surges past 1,000 after the ceasefire announcement. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-2fc5ac7823bea71984b3578ec36aacee'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus%E2%80%93North_Korea_relations']Belarus–North Korea relations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus']Belarus[/URL] plans to open an embassy in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea']North Korea[/URL] by August 1 after [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Belarus']president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Lukashenko']Alexander Lukashenko[/URL] visited the country in March following a decree signed by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Belarus']Prime Minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Turchin']Alexander Turchin[/URL]. [URL='https://caliber.az/en/post/belarus-to-open-embassy-in-north-korea-by-august-2026'](Caliber.az)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_attack_on_Israeli_consulate_in_Istanbul']2026 attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey']Turkish[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Directorate_of_Security_%28Turkey%29']police[/URL] arrest 198 suspects across 34 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_Turkey']provinces[/URL] in operations targeting the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_State']Islamic State[/URL] following a fatal shootout outside the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Israel']Israeli consulate[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul']Istanbul[/URL] on April 7. Several suspects are placed in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-trial_detention']pre-trial detention[/URL] as part of the investigation. [URL='https://uk.news.yahoo.com/nearly-200-arrests-turkey-attack-191450196.html'](AFP via Yahoo News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_Beach_serial_killings']Gilgo Beach serial killings[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Heuermann']Rex Heuermann[/URL] admits in court to killing eight women and discarding their bodies between 1993 and 2010 in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_%28state%29']New York[/URL], United States. Heuermann is expected to receive a sentence of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_in_prison']life in prison[/URL] without parole when he is sentenced on June 17. [URL='https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-suspect-rex-heuermann-expected-plead-guilty-rcna266547'](NBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade_in_the_United_States']Illegal drug trade in the United States[/URL] [LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_judiciary_of_the_United_States']court[/URL] sentences [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasveen_Sangha']Jasveen Sangha[/URL] to 15 years in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incarceration_in_the_United_States']prison[/URL] for distributing [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketamine']ketamine[/URL] that resulted in the death of actor [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Perry']Matthew Perry[/URL] in 2023, as part of a wider investigation into a network supplying [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_substance']controlled substances[/URL]. Authorities also charge and sentence other individuals, including medical professionals, in connection with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketamine_in_society_and_culture']the distribution of the drug[/URL]. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260408-ketamine-queen-jailed-for-15-years-over-matthew-perry-drugs'](AFP via France 24)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_April_8"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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