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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.
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
Prince Harry Arrives in Kyiv for Security Forum
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday, arriving on an overnight train from Poland, and is set to join the Kyiv Security Forum alongside Ukrainian war veterans as Zelenskyy finalizes a
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
Trump’s Iran War Sparks US Military Dissent
As the United States deepens its conflict with Iran, dissent is bubbling within its own armed forces, while Iran’s renewed closure of the Hormuz Strait threatens global trade, Israel‑Hezbollah tension
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
Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine
The EU approved a €90 billion wartime loan to Ukraine, a lifeline that will fund its government and defence amid a €136 billion financing gap and ongoing Russian attacks that have already killed dozen
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
EU Approves $105B Ukraine Loan and 20th Russia Sanctions
The European Union formally approved a 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan to Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia on Thursday, after Hungary lifted its months-long veto.
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
Trump orders Navy to shoot, kill Iranian boats in Hormuz
Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the U.S. seized a second oil tanker linked to Iranian smuggling as Israel said it is re
Prince Harry Visits Kyiv, Accuses Russia of War Crimes
Prince Harry made a surprise trip to Kyiv, publicly praising Ukrainians and urging the United States to step up support. He accused Russia of war crimes after its April attacks that killed at least 52
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
China, Russia Eye Iran Conflict to Shift US Influence
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has opened a strategic opening for China and Russia, who view the conflict as a way to erode American influence and extract intelligence. Meanwhile, Iran’s closure of the
Iran’s Hormuz Blockade Doubles Oil Prices
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint supplying roughly one‑fifth of global oil and gas, has doubled crude prices and turned geography into a powerful bargaining chip in the US‑Iran co
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