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JD Vance Secures US‑Iran Ceasefire, Hormuz Opens
Midweek, the United States and Iran signed a two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, instantly reopening the Strait of Hormuz and slashing oil prices by more than 17%. The deal, sealed by Vice Presid
Lebanon, US Urge Israel to Pause Hezbollah Strikes
Lebanon and the United States have urged Israel to halt its airstrikes on Hezbollah, seeking a tactical pause before upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, as the U.S. tries to keep the con
Russia drones breach truce, killing Odesa civilians
Despite a Kremlin‑declared 32‑hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Russian drone attacks continued, killing civilians in Odesa and prompting Ukraine to respond, while a prisoner swap returned 175 Russian s
Colombia Hits Ecuador With 100% Tariffs
Colombia imposed 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean imports on April 11, 2026, escalating a months-long trade war that prompted President Petro to recall his ambassador, threaten withdrawal from the Andean Co
Trump and Putin Back Orban in Hungary Election
The April 12 Hungarian election is a geopolitical flashpoint, with Trump and Putin backing Viktor Orban, whose continued rule would deepen EU disunity, obstruct Ukraine aid, and embolden illiberal for
Starmer Blames Trump for UK Energy Costs
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly blames Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin for soaring energy prices, signalling a rare public rebuke of the US and highlighting growing domestic pressures from eme
Pakistan Sends Jets to Saudi Arabia Under 2025 Defence Pact
Pakistan sent fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a 2025 mutual defence pact following Iranian strikes on the kingdom's energy facilities, a deployment that comes as Islamabad simultaneously hosts peac
Thai PM Anutin commits to 23 policies, constitution
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to implement all 23 policy commitments and pursue a constitutional rewrite, asserting strategic oversight, field engagement, and transparency as the gov
Treasury warns banks on Anthropic AI Claude Mythos risk
U.S. Treasury officials warned major banks that Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, could expose sensitive data to cyber threats, prompting a high‑level briefing with the Federal Reserve
India news: Delhi looks to ban fossil fuel two-wheelers from 2028
Delhi is set to outlaw non‑electric two‑wheelers by 2028 in a bid to slash smog, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the campaign trail in West Bengal ahead of crucial state elections, linking de
India watches as US‑Iran peace talks in Islamabad
While the US and Iran negotiate peace in Islamabad, India watches from the sidelines as opposition parties criticize PM Narendra Modi for being excluded. Simultaneously, Delhi rolls out a draft EV pol
China’s $145B Middle East bets lack military backup
China's massive economic investments in the Middle East are exposed to regional instability due to its lack of military presence, forcing reliance on U.S.-backed security it doesn't control.
Iran Sets Preconditions for US Talks in Islamabad
Iranian and U.S. delegations arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the West Asia conflict, with Iran demanding preconditions be met before negotiations begin.
Taiwan spots 16 warplanes as Xi meets KMT's Cheng
Taiwan detected 16 Chinese warplanes near the island on the same morning Xi Jinping met KMT opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing and said China "absolutely would not tolerate" Taiwanese independe
Kim Jong Un backs China’s multipolar push, ties deepen
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, publicly endorsing Beijing’s multipolar world vision and pledging support for the one‑China principle while signaling a new phase
Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump's 10% Tariffs
A U.S. Court of International Trade heard arguments on April 10 over President Trump's temporary 10% tariffs imposed under Section 122, as states and businesses challenge their legality after the Supr
US, Iran Open Highest-Level Talks Since 1979 in Islamabad
Senior US and Iranian officials convened in Islamabad on Saturday for the highest-level negotiations between the two countries since 1979, but Tehran conditioned participation on US commitments to a L
Xi Sells 'Peace' to KMT as Trump Summit Looms
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Taiwan's opposition KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing — the first such KMT visit in a decade — wrapping the meeting in shared 'peace' rhetoric that analysts say is
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Downed Shahed Drones in Iran War
Zelenskyy disclosed that Ukrainian forces actively shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, receiving oil, diesel, weapons, and financial arra
Myanmar army fortifies Sittwe as Arakan Army pushes
Myanmar’s army has entrenched Sittwe with extensive fortifications and forced village evacuations as the Arakan Army’s offensive isolates the capital, leaving 250,000 residents facing severe daily sho
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