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Iran includes 'acceptance of enrichment' in Farsi version of its ceasefire plan, something missing from English versions — (LINK) ground.news: 39 media reports8 April 2026 (LINK)


Foreign Policy: U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week cease-fire7 April 2026 (LINK)

— The announcement came less than two hours before Trump’s deadline was set to expire. Though Iran has agreed to the truce, the warring parties offered conflicting accounts on the terms. Israel is also reportedly part of the cease-fire agreement and will halt bombing targets in Iran as negotiations take place over the next 14 days, although Israel has yet to officially confirm that.

Israel still carrying out strikes in Iran, military spokesperson tells CNN — (LINK)

Iran, Oman to charge for Strait of Hormuz passage — (LINK)

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable' — (LINK) ground.news: 103 media reports7 April 2026 (LINK)

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted — (LINK) ground.news: 8 media reports7 April 2026 (LINK)

— Portugal authorized 76 landings and 25 overflights by United States aircraft at Lajes Air Base in the Azores, contingent on the condition that missions do not target civilian infrastructure during the Iran conflict.


Preliminary UN probe blames Israel and likely Hezbollah for deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon last month — (LINK) ground.news: 12 media reports7 April 2026 (LINK)

Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town, with the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon escorting the three-truck delivery, forced back by bombardment — (LINK) ground.news: 8 media reports7 April 2026 (LINK)


Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge7 April 2026 (LINK)

— Fuel typically makes up 20-40% of operating costs. Last week, the benchmark European jet fuel price hit an all-time high of $1,838 per tonne, compared with $831 before the war began.


Artemis II astronauts now under Earth's gravity again after leaving moon's sphere of influence8 April 2026 (LINK)

Artemis II Flight Day 7: first return correction burn complete7 April 2026 (LINK)

— NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, along with Koch and Hansen, are scheduled to test an orthostatic intolerance garment. During the test, the crew will evaluate the garments — specialized equipment designed to help astronauts maintain blood pressure and circulation during the transition back to Earth's gravity.

NASA to host media call with Artemis II crew on way home from moon at 9:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8: scoverage will stream on NASA's YouTube channel — (LINK)

Artemis II's astronauts are on their way home—a six-figure salary (about $152,000 — on par with mid-career desk jobs and skilled trades career) but no overtime or hazard pay awaits them back on Earth — (LINK)

— They receive a small daily stipend — about $5 — for incidentals. Like other federal employees traveling for work, the astronauts' transportation, lodging, and meals are provided. NASA's class of 2025, announced last September, selected just 10 candidates from more than 8,000 applicants — an acceptance rate of roughly 0.125%, dwarfing even the most selective universities like Harvard or Stanford.


CIA used secret 'Ghost Murmur' tool to find airman in Iran — (LINK) ground.news: 23 media reports7 April 2026 (LINK)

— Ghost Murmur successfully pinpointed the airman's location despite his survival beacon failing, enabling a rescue operation with no American casualties. "Never-before-used secret tool".


Detained aid worker Joseph Figueira Martin, who had been held in the Central African Republic for nearly two years, was freed Tuesday, his family told The Associated Press.7 April 2026 (LINK)

— Martin, a dual Belgian-Portuguese citizen and consultant for the American aid organization FHI 360, was arrested in May 2024, according to the Central African Republic prosecutor's office, over allegations of spying, being in communication with armed groups to plot a coup, and jeopardizing national security.


Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene7 April 2026 (LINK)


Figures show ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency7 April 2026 (LINK)


UN80 Initiative enters 'delivery phase', as Member States review progress on key work areas: UN6 April 2026 (LINK)

— Top officials updated Member States Monday on selected proposals under the UN80 reform initiative, including an initial assessment of a possible merger between gender equality agency, UN Women, and the UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, as well as updates on the technology and data tracks.


Artemis II astronauts now under Earth's gravity again after leaving moon's sphere of influence8 April 2026 (LINK)


Six major Swiss banks begin pilot project for franc-backed stablecoin8 April 2026 (LINK)


US: Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling 8 women8 April 2026 (LINK)


Microsoft stock is down 30% from its peak7 April 2026 (LINK)


Experiments refute dark matter claim6 April 2026 (LINK)


Complete Guide To Geneva Watch Days 14-20 April: events, releases and what to expect31 March 2026 (LINK)

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time5 February 2026 (LINK)

— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.


25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha22 January 2026 (LINK)


Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 202611 February 2026 (LINKS)


11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 202622 January 2026 (LINK)



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