The US is asking the United Nations to remove the Venezuelan government's credentials and formally recognise self-proclaimed interim President Juan Guaido as the country's leader.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the deteriorating situation.
Nick Harper reports from New York:
Russia announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would abide by the measure.
Kuwait condemns drone attacks on vital facilities
Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country on Thursday evening, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty and airspace, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.
Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also diplomatically to end the war.
Pakistan to issue visas on arrival ahead of US-Iran talks
Pakistan announced on Friday it would issue visas on arrival for diplomats, journalists and international delegates travelling to Islamabad for Saturday's Iran–US talks.
Dubai Police, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have played a key role in dismantling one of Scotland’s most violent criminal organisations, known as the Lyons Clan.
The Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team, Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) to assess the condition of individuals affected by the Iranian attacks.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed regional developments with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to the UAE.
