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Witkoff, Kushner Fly to Pakistan for Iran Talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan on April 24, 2026, for a new round of talks with Iran as part of a diplomatic push to end the Israel‑Iran war, while President J.D.
Ukraine Defies Trump, Deepening War Strategy Rift
Ukraine is leaning on Europe as Trump's political clout fades, while Germany’s ambitious defense push is hamstrung by weak growth and fiscal strain, and China protests Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine ceremoni
Airwaves of Power: Why the Pentagon Should Shift to a Commercial-First Spectrum Model
The Pentagon still dominates 93% of U.S. mid‑band spectrum, but a new commercial‑first push—driven by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and an upcoming FCC auction—aims to free up 100 MHz for private use
China Rejects ‘Gift from China’ Claim on Iranian Ship
President Trump accused the seized Iranian cargo ship of being a “gift from China,” prompting a swift denial from Beijing that such claims lack factual basis. The dispute adds diplomatic tension to th
Philippines as ASEAN Chair Urges Release of Suu Kyi
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, pressed Myanmar’s junta to free more political detainees, lauding a recent amnesty that trimmed Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence by one‑sixth and freed thousands, including
NATO Scrambles Rafales to Intercept Russian Plane
As NATO fighters from France and Romania scramble to intercept Russian reconnaissance and bomber aircraft over the Baltic Sea, the encounter underscores the alliance’s vigilant air policing amid Russi
Trump faces May 1 War Powers deadline on Iran conflict
Trump has prolonged the Iran standoff, keeping a naval blockade in place while refusing to set a timeline for renewed talks. The 1973 War Powers Act now forces him to secure congressional approval by
Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria Wins Majority on April 19
Bulgaria’s April 19 parliamentary election gave Rumen Radev’s hastily assembled Progressive Bulgaria a surprise majority, signaling voter backlash against the entrenched GERB‑DPS establishment, rising
US Backs Haftar in Libya Military Drills
The U.S. is conducting military exercises in Libya with forces from both rival governments, signaling support for Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s influence and his family’s political ascent despite his
China's South China Sea Claim Threatens US‑Philippines
While SKIMNEWS has focused on China's economic reach and U.S. war dynamics, this report spotlights the South China Sea as the next flash point, where Beijing's sweeping maritime claims clash with U.S.
Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side
President Trump announced a three‑week extension of the fragile Lebanon‑Israel ceasefire and warned Tehran that its window of action is closing, while Gaza’s health ministry reported a death toll of 7
Iran’s Survival Strategy Stalls US/Israel War
While the U.S. and Israel can hit Iranian targets with surgical precision, Iran’s goal is simply to survive and entangle its foes, turning each strike into a costly slog. The war now stretches beyond
Ukrainian drones kill 12 FSB officers in Donetsk
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian FSB command post in occupied Donetsk on 22 April, using eight FP‑2 drones, killing 12 officers and wounding 15, as part of a deep‑strike campaign against Russian comm
Mett Hotels Targets 20 Global Properties by End-2026
Sunset Hospitality Group is accelerating its Asian expansion, opening its first Mett Hotel in Singapore and plotting new properties in Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia as the group targets 20 Mett-bra
Iran war spikes youth protests, Japan pledges $10bn
The Iran war’s Hormuz closure is spiking fuel, food and fertiliser costs across Asia, deepening economic strain on Gen Z and sparking protests and strikes in several countries.
Israel readied for Iran strike, awaits US green light
Israel’s defence chief says the IDF has identified targets and stands ready to launch a full‑scale strike on Iran, but it will wait for a US green light. Meanwhile, Trump boasted that the United State
Chinese Satellites Boost Iran War, Alarm U.S
Chinese satellites now orbit the Middle‑East battlefield, feeding Iran’s war effort and prompting the United States to warn of escalating tensions. The move coincides with Iran’s closure of the Hormuz
EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto - AP News
The European Union cleared a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, while simultaneously tightening sanctions on Russia. Reported by AP and Al Jazeera, the package
Iran Seizes Two Ships After US Takes Touska
Iran seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, moving them toward Bandar Abbas, after the U.S. captured an Iranian vessel, prompting international concern over crew safety and oil market vol
EU approves €90bn Ukraine loan after Hungary lifts veto
EU finally approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, ending a two‑month impasse and allowing the first tranche to be disbursed as early as May‑June, strengthening Kyiv’s w
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