On 2025-04-24, scenes of hungry Palestinian children at charity food kitchens in northern Gaza highlighted the severe food insecurity. Published on 2025-04-26, UNRWA reported that over a million Gazans face high levels of acute food insecurity, and its head accused Israel of inflicting "man-made" starvation, while the UN's World Food Programme stated that aid stocks in Gaza are completely depleted.

On 2025-04-25, the head of the UNRWA agency criticized the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling it "a man-made famine motivated by political reasons," stating that children are starving and the Israeli government prevents the entry of food and essential supplies.

On 2025-04-25, it was reported that a Hamas delegation, led by Khalil Al-Hayya, is scheduled to meet with Egyptian mediators in Cairo on 2025-04-26 to discuss a solution to end the war in Gaza.

On 2025-04-25, Lieutenant-General Iaroslav Moskalik, a senior Russian general, was killed in a car bombing in the Moscow suburbs. A Volkswagen Golf exploded near his building at approximately 10:40 local time, and a suspect linked to Ukrainian services is being investigated.

On 2025-04-25, US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for three hours to discuss the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. A Kremlin aide described the discussion as constructive and useful.

On 2025-04-26, Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine are "very close to an agreement" and should meet at the highest level to finalize it, shortly after arriving in Rome.

The World Food Programme (WFP) reported on 2025-04-25 that its food stocks in Gaza have run out due to Israel's ongoing blockade.

On 2025-04-25, UNRWA reported that approximately 3,000 trucks of humanitarian aid are ready to enter Gaza, calling for an end to the "siege." US President Donald Trump stated he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow food and medicine into Gaza. On 2025-04-25, 115 people evacuated from the Gaza Strip arrived at Paris-Orly Airport.

On 2025-04-24, following a security council meeting, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that any attempt to interrupt the water flow belonging to Pakistan according to the Indus Waters Treaty would be considered an act of war, following India's suspension of the treaty.

Reported on 2025-04-25, Iran and the US are holding nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman, on 2025-04-27, mediated by Oman. Abbas Araghchi and Steve Witkoff lead their delegations, discussing steps to curb Iran's nuclear program for sanctions relief.

On 2025-04-25, exchanges of fire took place between Pakistani and Indian troops along the Line of Control (LOC) in Kashmir's Leepa Valley during the night of 2025-04-24. Syed Ashfaq Gilani stated that no fire targeted civilians.

On 2025-04-25, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced emergency economic measures to counter the impact of new US tariffs on Japanese products. The measures include support for corporate financing, subsidies to lower petrol prices by 10 yen ($0.07) per litre, and partial electricity bill coverage for three months.

Reported on 2025-04-25, criminal gangs in Haiti are threatening to disrupt the political transition. The transitional presidential council, established a month after Ariel Henry's resignation, aims to restore order and hold elections in 2025.

On 2025-04-25, it was reported that the United States is planning to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package exceeding $100 billion before President Donald Trump's upcoming Middle East trip.

On 2025-04-25, Brazil’s former President Fernando Collor de Mello, 75, was arrested at 4am (07:00 GMT) in Maceio, Alagoas, after the Supreme Court rejected his challenges against a previous conviction and ordered him to start serving jail time. He was sentenced to eight years and 10 months in prison in 2023 on corruption and money-laundering charges.

Reported on 2025-04-25, Putin and Netanyahu were absent from Pope Francis' funeral. Beijing remained silent.

On 2025-04-24, the Russian army launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv in nearly a year, with a ballistic missile striking a residential area, killing 12 people and injuring dozens of others, as reported on 2025-04-25.

On 2025-04-25, Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed that "All temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine," while Washington considers recognizing Russian sovereignty over Crimea. Donald Trump stated in an interview with "Time" that "Crimea will remain with Russia" and assured that there is "no deadline" for peace negotiations.

On 2025-04-25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the US-proposed peace deal with Ukraine is “moving in the right direction” on 2025-04-24 but acknowledged that certain aspects of the deal still require “fine-tuning”.

On 2025-04-25, US President Donald Trump reacted to the attacks on social media, urging Vladimir Putin to stop the violence and calling for a peace deal. Trump also stated that he would not be happy if Russia did not accept a deal, implying potential further actions.

On 2025-04-25, Russia killed at least five people, including a child, in drone attacks on Pavlohrad, Ukraine. Serhiy Lysak reported 14 people were wounded, and 11 drones were destroyed over the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Reported on 2025-04-25, two more people were killed in Donetsk region’s Yarova settlement after an aerial bomb was dropped on a residential building on 2025-04-25, according to Donetsk regional prosecutors.

Ukraine’s Air Force reported on 2025-04-25 that Russia launched 103 drones in overnight attacks across Ukraine, causing damage in five regions.

On 2025-04-25, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand deep-sea mining to secure US access to critical minerals and metals beneath the seabed. The order directs the US administration to expedite mining permits and to establish a process for issuing permits along the US outer continental shelf.

Reported on 2025-04-25, environmental groups are calling for a ban on deep-sea mining, citing potential irreversible biodiversity loss. Greenpeace stated that the US government has no right to unilaterally allow an industry to destroy the common heritage of humankind.

Reported on 2025-04-25, Trump’s executive order gives the US Secretary of Commerce 60 days to expedite the process for reviewing and issuing seabed mineral exploration licences and commercial recovery permits in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Reported on 2025-04-25, the California-based deep-sea mining company Impossible Metals asked the Trump administration to launch a commercial auction for access to minerals around American Samoa.

On 2025-04-25, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin for obstructing the arrest of a migrant. Kash Patel, director of the FBI, announced the arrest on 2025-04-25. The migrant was eventually arrested after a foot chase.

Reported on 2025-04-25, Pam Bondi stated on Fox News that those who protect fugitives will be tracked down and prosecuted.

On 2025-04-25, a Thai police plane crashed into the sea in Prachuab Kiri Khan province, resulting in the death of all six people on board.