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North Korea Tests New Weapons, Learning From Iran War
North Korea unveiled a new weapons system, openly crediting tactical insights gained from the Iran‑Israel war, while analysts note the conflict’s ripple effects on global supply chains, NATO posture,
Israel Strikes Kill 203 in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Crisis
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 203 people, sparking international calls to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire to include Israel and Hezbollah, as regional tensions threaten fragile diplomatic efforts.
Iran insists on uranium enrichment ahead of US talks
Iran's nuclear chief insists the country's uranium enrichment rights are non-negotiable ahead of U.S. ceasefire talks in Islamabad this weekend, framing it as a necessary condition for any agreement.
Israel: Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza was Hamas
The Israeli military claimed an Al Jazeera journalist killed in an April 9 Gaza strike was a Hamas militant, drawing fierce condemnation from the broadcaster and press freedom groups amid a mounting t
Israel kills Hezbollah leader's nephew in Beirut strike
Israel conducted a strike in Beirut, killing Ali Yusuf Harshi, a close aide and nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, marking a direct escalation against the group’s top leadership circle.
China Drills Nuclear Response as Taiwan War Risks Mount
China's Eastern Theater Command conducted a nuclear-attack-response drill at an unspecified naval base in the Taiwan Strait region, deploying CBRN teams with uncrewed helicopters and handheld detector
Pakistan Forms NCMC for West Asia War Economic Fallout
Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif established the National Coordination and Management Council to manage the West Asia conflict's economic and security fallout, consolidating five pre-existing wartime comm
Ukrainian drones hit Russian frigate at Novorossiysk
Ukrainian drones hit the Russian frigate Admiral Essen and nearby oil facilities in a April 5 raid on Novorossiysk, exposing the Black Sea Fleet’s growing vulnerability and prompting a strategic crisi
Trump says forces stay near Iran until 'Real Agreement'
President Trump warned that U.S. forces will stay deployed around Iran and threaten overwhelming action unless Tehran meets Washington’s demands, casting doubt on the recently brokered ceasefire.
Philippines Opens First Coast Guard Command in Spratlys
The Philippine Coast Guard activated its first dedicated command centre in the Spratly island chain on April 9, covering 68,000 sq km and installing a permanent commodore-level commander on Pag-asa Is
Trump Announces Ceasefire After 39‑Day US‑Israel War
After 39 days of fighting, President Trump announced a two‑week ceasefire on April 7, ending the Israeli‑US war on Iran while leaving Iran’s government largely intact despite heavy strikes that damage
Kerala, Assam, Puducherry vote as India's polls begin
Voters in **Kerala**, **Assam**, and **Puducherry** are heading to the polls as India's election season gets underway, while **Dhaka** has renewed its request for India to extradite former Bangladeshi
IMF, Sri Lanka Strike $700M Staff-Level Deal
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka to unlock about $700 million in financing, though the fund's mission chief warned the island remains 'significantly exposed' to the Middle East c
UN chief says Israeli bombings threaten US‑Iran truce
UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres warned that Israel’s intensified strikes on Lebanon, which have killed 182 civilians, pose a grave risk to the newly‑brokered US‑Iran ceasefire and urged an immed
Anutin Outlines Self-Reliant Thailand Policy Agenda
PM Anutin Charnvirakul delivered a 68-minute policy statement to Thailand's parliament Thursday, pledging a self-reliant economy, tighter security and anti-scam enforcement, with his Bhumjaithai-led c
Middle East War Paralyzes Vietnam Rice, IMF Warns Asia
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly impacted global food security, compelling Vietnam, the world's second-largest rice exporter, to reduce production due to soaring power prices.
China Vetoes UN Strait of Hormuz Resolution
China’s UN permanent representative Fu Cong voted against a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz on 7 April 2026, and China vetoed the measure, citing domestic pressure and pragmatic foreign‑polic
Vietnam's To Lam visits China April 14-17 for telecom deals
Vietnamese state president and party chief To Lam will make his first overseas trip as state president to China from April 14-17, meeting Xi Jinping as the two sides prepare new telecom infrastructure
Trump slams NATO after meeting with Mark Rutte
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized NATO for failing to support the United States during the Iran conflict, following a private meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White
Iran-US Hormuz terms contradict despite ceasefire
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but their terms directly contradict each other: Washington demands 'without limitation' while Tehran plans tolls,
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