Global events and international developments affecting markets.
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President Donald Trump said any Iranian 'fast-attack' vessels that approach a U.S. maritime blockade would be eliminated, asserting the United States will not permit Iran to 'extort the world.' The U.S. blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iran was declared in effect at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday. Talks between the U.S. and Iran held in Pakistan aft…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that at least 16 people died while in its custody between January 2026 and early April 2026. The agency provided case-by-case details, citing circumstances that range from presumed suicides to medical emergencies, with several deaths still under investigation. The tally follows 31 deaths in IC…
Britney Spears voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility on Sunday after being arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County. The California Highway Patrol said officers stopped her black BMW after reports of erratic, high-speed driving; she was the sole occupant, displayed signs of impairment suspected to be f…
Heavy, persistent rains that have draped much of the Dominican Republic’s northern region for more than a month have prompted large-scale evacuations and left communities isolated. Authorities report roughly 30,000 people have left their homes, with emergency officials giving a slightly higher evacuation tally. Three fatalities have been confirmed …
Colombian authorities announced a program set to start in the second half of 2026 aimed at curbing the country's growing population of invasive hippopotamuses. Environment Minister Irene Velez said around 80 animals would be euthanized initially as part of measures that also include confinement and relocation, backed by a 7.2 billion peso budget. T…
Viktor Orban’s unexpected electoral defeat to centre-right challenger Peter Magyar ends 16 years of his nationalist rule and prompts sharply different reactions inside Russia. Hardline bloggers and commentators argue the result opens the door to renewed EU funding for Ukraine and a reinvigorated military effort, while the Kremlin has adopted a prag…
Israeli troops moved to encircle and assault the south Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Monday, confronting Hezbollah fighters inside as Lebanese and Israeli envoys prepare for face-to-face talks in Washington. The meeting, to be hosted by the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, will be the first direct encounter between the two countries’ ambassadors since …
Voters in Hungary delivered a landslide victory to the centre-right Tisza party led by Peter Magyar, handing it a two-thirds supermajority. The result triggered jubilant street celebrations in Budapest, a surge in local financial markets and international responses from EU leaders, Ukraine's president and figures in the United States. Supporters ho…
Turkey has urged NATO members to seize the July summit in Ankara to reset relations with U.S. President Donald Trump and to make concrete preparations for a possible pullback of American participation in the alliance. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said he expects Trump to attend because of his "personal respect" for President Tayyip Erdogan, while a…
A national survey by Hebrew University researchers shows nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose a recently brokered ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while the public remains divided over whether Israel should continue strikes or respect the two-week truce. The poll also finds most respondents unwilling to extend the ceasefire to fighting…
Aboard the papal plane en route to Algiers, Pope Leo said he will continue to speak out strongly against war following a direct attack by U.S. President Donald Trump. The pope criticised the misuse of the Christian message and reiterated his commitment to promoting peace, dialogue and multilateral approaches to resolving conflicts as he begins a 10…
Paddington The Musical emerged as the standout success at Sunday’s Olivier Awards in London, collecting seven prizes including best new musical, best director and a shared best actor in a musical award for the two performers who bring the title character to life. The ceremony, staged at the Royal Albert Hall, also recognised revivals, new plays and…
A New Zealand startup that routes users in AI chats to crisis helplines is developing an intervention to identify and redirect people showing violent extremist tendencies to a mix of chatbot engagement and real-world support. The firm, ThroughLine, which already works with major AI companies on mental health crises, is consulting with The Christchu…
A coalition of humanitarian organisations says millions in Sudan are reduced to a single daily meal, with many missing meals entirely and resorting to leaves or animal feed. The report links the deepening food crisis to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, disruptions to agriculture, deliberate d…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is scheduled to visit Eswatini from April 22-26 for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession and the king’s 58th birthday. The trip highlights Taiwan’s dwindling list of formal diplomatic partners, and will be conducted via a direct flight that avoids U.S. transit routes that have previously drawn Chinese ir…
After weekend negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict with Iran, the U.S. military announced a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas starting Monday. The announcement threatens a fragile two-week ceasefire, raises the prospect of further escalation around the Strai…
The Philippines, the United States and Australia carried out their second coordinated maritime exercises in the South China Sea this year from April 9 to 12. The drills, which included surface vessels, FA-50 fighter jets, P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and the USS Ashland, were presented by Manila as a step in deepening defence cooperation and…
President Donald Trump launched a sharp rebuke of Pope Leo on Truth Social, calling him "WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy" after the pontiff criticized both U.S. foreign policy related to the Iran conflict and the treatment of migrants under the Trump administration. The pope, described as careful with his words, has criticized the U.S…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth consecutive annual visit to China, underlining Madrid's willingness to pursue closer economic and geopolitical ties with Beijing. The trip includes high-level meetings with President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders, corporate visits and forums aimed at boosting exports. The pivot has drawn …
Cyclone Vaianu moved away from New Zealand's North Island on April 13, allowing people who had evacuated to begin returning while crews clear debris, restore power and assess potential landslide threats. Authorities said the emergency response and public preparation limited harm to people, with damage confined to property, trees and infrastructure.
Hungary’s long-serving premier, Viktor Orban, acknowledged a clear loss after provisional results showed the centre-right Tisza party winning a two-thirds majority in the 199-seat parliament. The outcome, based on 81.5% of ballots counted, hands Peter Magyar’s pro-European coalition 137 seats and signals potential shifts in Hungary’s EU relations, …
Peter Magyar, who as a child admired Viktor Orban, has led his centre-right, pro-European Tisza party to a landmark victory that ended Orban’s 16-year tenure as prime minister. Partial returns project Tisza will capture 137 of 199 parliamentary seats. Magyar has pledged anti-corruption measures, re-engagement with the EU and an energy transition aw…
Victor Glover’s role on NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby has become a focal point for aspirations among Black Americans who have historically faced barriers to the highest levels of scientific and academic achievement. For Naia Butler-Craig, a NASA aerospace engineer who decided at age 12 to pursue space after seeing a photo of Mae Jemison, Glover’s m…
An Israeli strike struck a home in the village of Srifa in south Lebanon on Wednesday, the first day of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, killing an infant and several relatives who had gathered for a funeral. Survivors, including a seven-year-old girl wounded in the attack, and hospital officials described one of the heaviest waves of bombardment in recent y…
Around 30 vessels left Barcelona carrying medical supplies and other aid as part of a second flotilla bound for Gaza. Organisers say the mission aims to open a corridor for humanitarian deliveries, while past attempts by the same group were halted by Israeli forces and resulted in mass arrests and allegations of mistreatment.
