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Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has stated that a victory for Israel in Gaza will result in the Palestinian territory being "entirely destroyed" before its residents relocate to other countries.

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has stepped down following a victory in the first round of the presidential election re-run by a far-right opposition leader, while his own candidate fell short in the race.

Australia's Anthony Albanese has secured a historic second term as Prime Minister, pulling off a dramatic comeback against the once-resurgent conservatives, driven by voters' concerns over the influence of US President Donald Trump.

The Defence Minister of Pakistan has indicated that a military incursion by neighboring India is likely following a deadly militant assault on tourists in Kashmir last week, amid escalating tensions between the two nuclear nations.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has referred to the incident in Vancouver that resulted in nine fatalities at a street festival as a "car-ramming attack," noting that over 20 individuals sustained injuries.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia is "prepared" to come to an agreement with Ukraine, as mentioned in an interview with CBS News that was uploaded online.

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he would "100%" secure a tariffs agreement with the European Union, as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni engaged in a diplomatic outreach at the White House.

The finance minister of Poland has declared that the European Commission's ReArm Europe defense initiative is now a major focus for the country's presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has declared that the military intends to broaden its current offensive throughout much of Gaza, urging residents to evacuate from active conflict areas.

Australia is set to conduct a general election on 3 May, as announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marking a pivotal contest over issues such as climate commitments, nuclear energy, and an escalating housing market.