First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during an address from the White House. Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan to lead fragile talks with Iran. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Washington in an effort to repair ties between the alliance and President Trump. Ukraine and Russia say they will observe a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter holiday this weekend. Plus, Taiwan’s opposition leader holds a controversial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

US-Iran ceasefire under strain ahead of talks

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees

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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader

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