White House Orders Blockade of Iranian Ports

White House Orders Blockade of Iranian Ports

As Pakistan-hosted peace talks broke down, Trump blamed Tehran’s refusal to curb its nuclear ambitions and vowed to seal off Iran’s maritime trade routes.

April 13, 2026
Ireland Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Fuel Cost Protests

Ireland Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Fuel Cost Protests

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said the protests were unacceptable, adding that no group had the right to disrupt the country.

April 12, 2026
Islamabad Talks Fail, Tehran Blames Washington

Islamabad Talks Fail, Tehran Blames Washington

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said negotiations stalled over “unreasonable demands of the American side.”

April 12, 2026
Netanyahu Slams Spain’s Sánchez for “Hypocrisy and Hostility”

Netanyahu Slams Spain’s Sánchez for “Hypocrisy and Hostility”

Israel removed Spain from a U.S.-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, accusing Spain of supporting “terrorist regimes.”

April 11, 2026
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Comes Into Force

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Comes Into Force

Both sides have agreed to observe the truce that comes after a major prisoner exchange earlier today.

April 11, 2026
Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Swap Amid Ongoing War

Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Swap Amid Ongoing War

On Saturday Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 175 prisoners of war each

April 11, 2026
Vance Heads to Peace Talks, Warns Iran Not to “Play” U.S.

Vance Heads to Peace Talks, Warns Iran Not to “Play” U.S.

Washington is ‘ready for constructive talks—if Iran engages seriously.’

April 10, 2026
Slovenia Inaugurates New Parliament Amid Coalition Deadlock

Slovenia Inaugurates New Parliament Amid Coalition Deadlock

Despite winning the election, the Prime Minister has struggled to build a stable governing alliance.

April 10, 2026
Pope Leo Begins 11-Day Visit to Four African States

Pope Leo Begins 11-Day Visit to Four African States

The pontiff’s trip to Africa marks his third official engagement outside Italy since taking office in May 2025.

April 10, 2026
Ukraine and Russia Announce 32-Hour Easter Ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia Announce 32-Hour Easter Ceasefire

The Kremlin agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter holidays.

April 10, 2026
Xi: Confident of Eventual China-Taiwan Unity

Xi: Confident of Eventual China-Taiwan Unity

Taiwan’s Kuomintang chairwoman visits China—her party’s first leader in a decade to do so.

April 10, 2026
Pakistan to Host U.S.-Iran Negotiations Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Pakistan to Host U.S.-Iran Negotiations Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks in Washington next week, according to a State Department official.

April 10, 2026