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Israel-Iran war updates: Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Foreign Minister on West Asia situation
Trump has ordered a long‑term blockade of Iran’s ports, demanding a 20‑year halt to uranium enrichment, while Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets Iran’s counterpart to discuss the widening West A
Orban defeat ends Hungary’s China‑blocking role in EU
Viktor Orban’s electoral defeat ends Hungary’s role as Beijing’s EU‑wide veto‑player, opening the door for a more unified European stance on China.
Senate Blocks War Powers Vote, Lets Trump Target Cuba
The Senate’s 51‑47 vote blocked a war‑powers resolution, effectively clearing the way for President Trump to launch military action against Cuba without congressional approval. This move extends the p
Iran war depletes US missiles, weakens China deterrence
A 40‑day war with Iran has drained the United States' missile stockpiles and turned its forward bases into easy targets, shaking the confidence of its power projection. The setback leaves China, whose
Trump: King Charles opposes Iran nuclear weapons
President Trump told a White House state dinner for King Charles on April 28, 2026 that the British monarch does not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, injecting the West Asia conflict into an evenin
Indonesia floats Malacca Strait toll, hits UNCLOS wall
Indonesia proposed tolling the Strait of Malacca, drawing rejections from Singapore, Malaysia, and its own foreign ministry, exposing UNCLOS rules one analyst says are outdated and should be reformed
Taiwan Minister Visits Zhongzhou Reef, Vietnam Protests
Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council chief Kuan Bi‑ling toured the uninhabited Zhongzhou Reef on April 29, conducting a beach cleanup and flying a Taiwanese flag, marking the first ministerial visit to the
Trump claims King Charles opposes Iran nuclear weapons
During a White House state dinner on April 28, Trump asserted that King Charles shares his view that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, turning the royal visit into a platform for his Middle‑Ea
Hezbollah Drone Kills Israeli Soldier Israel Strikes 18
Hezbollah’s fibre‑optic‑guided drone attack killed an Israeli soldier and wounded six, prompting Israeli airstrikes that killed 18 Lebanese civilians and forced evacuations across 16 villages as the f
Ukraine hits Tuapse refinery, crippling Russian oil
Ukraine's third missile strike on the Tuapse oil refinery on April 28, 2026, forced evacuations and halted production, delivering a fresh blow to Russia's energy revenue. The attack, highlighted by th
Trump: Iran wants blockade lift; UAE quits OPEC Friday
Amid the Iran‑Israel clash, President Trump says Tehran has begged Washington to lift the naval blockade on its ports, while the UAE plans to quit OPEC on Friday after nearly six decades of membership
Trump says Iran collapsed, wants Hormuz open
Trump slammed Iran’s latest peace overture, branding the regime as collapsing and demanding nuclear talks start now, while Tehran insists the war must end before any disarmament talks. The standoff de
Senate Blocks Cuba War Powers Resolution 51-47
The Senate voted 51-47 to block debate on a war powers resolution aimed at preventing Trump from taking military action against Cuba without congressional authorization, even as the Pentagon reportedl
Hegseth Faces Hill Hearings as GOP Questions His Leadership
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill this week for back-to-back testimony before the armed services committees, the first time he'll speak under oath since the Iran conflict began, as
CBC Fact-Checks Trump's 'Unlimited' Missile Claim
A CBC 'About That' analysis by Andrew Chang examines how U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a 'virtually unlimited' munitions stockpile at the start of the Iran war may not hold up against the act
Ukraine Strikes Tuapse Refinery, Cuts Russia Oil
Ukraine launched a third missile strike on the Tuapse oil refinery on April 28, 2026, delivering a fresh blow to Russia's energy sector. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War and the WSJ note
Japan Warship Transit Triggers China’s Harsh Response
Japan’s latest warship transit through the Taiwan Strait on April 17 sparked a fierce diplomatic and military backlash from China, which condemned the move, ramped up patrols, and invoked the painful
Kim Jong Un Praises Suicide Soldiers in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un lauded North Korean troops who chose suicide over capture while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's Kursk region, exposing the regime's extreme war policy. The praise follows es
Thai FM Sihasak says US offers no aid amid Iran war
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told the Washington Post that the United States has offered no concrete aid to Thailand for the economic fallout of the US‑Iran war, prompting Bangkok to se
Trump Stuck in Iran Cold War as Midterms Loom
The Iran-US conflict has settled into a Cold War-style stalemate of sanctions, naval blockades, and stalled diplomacy, with Trump weighing military escalation against economic pressure six months befo
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