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‘Stay Away’: Trump Snubs NATO Over Strait of Hormuz

‘Stay Away’: Trump Snubs NATO Over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. president rebuffs alliance offer after Iran signals vital shipping lane is open again.

April 17, 2026
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Ceasefire Holds

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Ceasefire Holds

Tehran’s pledge may calm energy markets, but uncertainty remains over which ceasefire is in force.

April 17, 2026
EU Forced To Update New Age-Check App After Security Flaws

EU Forced To Update New Age-Check App After Security Flaws

Concerns over hacking risks and easy workarounds emerge just days after the system was declared “technically ready.”

April 17, 2026
Chile Begins Mass Deportations Under New Right-Wing President

Chile Begins Mass Deportations Under New Right-Wing President

The first flight removes 40 migrants, with more expulsions planned as the new government moves quickly to tighten border control.

April 17, 2026
Lebanon Truce Opens Door to Historic U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

Lebanon Truce Opens Door to Historic U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Israeli and Lebanese leaders to the White House.

April 17, 2026
Orbán Calls for ‘Complete Renewal’ in First Interview After Defeat

Orbán Calls for ‘Complete Renewal’ in First Interview After Defeat

The outgoing Hungarian PM said the handover of government was “already underway.”

April 17, 2026
Slovakia Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Unless Ukraine Restores Druzhba Oil Flows

Slovakia Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Unless Ukraine Restores Druzhba Oil Flows

Slovakia and neighbouring Hungary—both near-reliant on Russian crude—have expressed concern over the ongoing ‘Friendship’ pipeline disruptions.

April 16, 2026
Finland Introduces Civic Knowledge Requirement for Citizenship

Finland Introduces Civic Knowledge Requirement for Citizenship

Finnish interior minister said citizenship “does not come automatically,” adding the reforms aim to encourage integration.

April 16, 2026
Turkey: Funerals Held for School Shooting Victims

Turkey: Funerals Held for School Shooting Victims

Kahramanmaraş province mourned for eight children and a teacher, killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school.

April 16, 2026
U.S. Vows to Blockade Iran’s Ports For “As Long As It Takes”

U.S. Vows to Blockade Iran’s Ports For “As Long As It Takes”

General Dan Caine said the blockade applies to all shipping heading to or from Iranian ports, regardless of nationality.

April 16, 2026
Australia Expands Military Spending as Security Concerns Grow

Australia Expands Military Spending as Security Concerns Grow

Canberra has adjusted its defence spending calculation to align with NATO standards, reclassifying intelligence budgets—and even military pensions—to hit new targets.

April 16, 2026
U.S. Optimistic About Possible Iran Peace Deal

U.S. Optimistic About Possible Iran Peace Deal

Washington indicated that the next round of Iran talks could be held in Islamabad soon.

April 16, 2026