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Venice Biennale’s Prize Ban on Israel and Russia Falls Short for Critics

The Venice Biennale has barred Israel and Russia from top prizes, but critics say the move falls short, calling for full exclusion.
Al-Monitor

Israel rejects Ukraine's claim that Russian shadow fleet vessel docked in Haifa

Ukraine alleges the vessel unloaded wheat taken from occupied territories in Haifa, while Israel says ship had not entered the port.

Iran's foreign minister meets Putin in Russia as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

Abbas Araghchi is holding talks with a Russian delegation on the Iran war, he earlier blamed the US for a breakdown in peace negotiations.

Israel-Iran LIVE: Iran’s FM Araghchi calls his Islamabad visit ‘successful'’ after arriving in Russia

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday (April 27, 2026) rejected Lebanon’s planned direct talks with Israel, calling them a “grave sin” that will destabilise Lebanon. “We categorically reject direct negotiations with Israel,
Anadolu Agency

Russia dismisses uproar over 40 Israelis' brief detention at Moscow's airport as standard security procedure

Every country has its own border procedures for foreign nationals, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova tells Anadolu | Anadolu

Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Russia and Israel From Artist Awards as EU Threatens Funding Cut

The ​ICC has issued arrest warrants for sitting leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, for alleged war ⁠crimes ⁠committed against children in Ukraine, ⁠and Israeli ​Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war in ​Gaza.