World
China
Trump Warns of ‘Big Problems’ if China Supplies Weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with severe consequences following intelligence reports that China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Tehran during the ceasefire.
April 12, 2026
Europe
Hungary election: What’s at stake for Ukraine, Russia, and the EU?
A pivotal moment for Europe, Ukraine, and others, as Viktor Orbán faces his biggest challenge in years in a vote that has implications beyond Hungary.
April 12, 2026
US
Qatar Restores Maritime Traffic as US Navy Begins Clearing Hormuz Mines
Following a month-long blockade, Qatar has reopened its territorial waters to commercial vessels while US warships move to neutralize Iranian mines in the strategic strait.
April 12, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Opens Defense Expertise Export in Middle East Security Deals
“Ukrainian companies will work with the armed forces of these countries to protect specific facilities,” Zelensky said.
April 12, 2026
US
US-Iran Peace Talks End Without Agreement as Vance Issues ‘Final Offer’
Following 21 hours of marathon negotiations in Islamabad, US President JD Vance announced a deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program, while President Donald Trump claimed a deal “makes no difference.”
April 12, 2026
Europe
Hungarians Vote in Closely Watched Election, with Orban’s Rule on Line
Opinion polls suggest the party of pro-European conservative Peter Magyar -- who has promised a “system change” -- is running well ahead of that of Orban.
April 12, 2026
OPINION: Shifting Sands of Fortune: See Ukraine and the Gulf Move Closer
New alliances are formed amid the mayhem of conflict in Europe and the Middle East
April 11, 2026
Europe
Over 100,000 Protest in Budapest Ahead of Pivotal Parliamentary Elections
A massive seven-hour concert on Heroes’ Square turned into a major anti-government rally as voters called for an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
April 11, 2026
Europe
Estonia Refrains From Seizing Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Citing Escalation Risk
Tallinn’s navy warned that detaining sanctioned tankers could lead to military confrontation with Moscow, as Russia maintains armed patrols in the Gulf of Finland.
April 11, 2026
US
Iran and US Top Officials Launch Negotiations in Pakistan
JD Vance said before leaving the US that if the other side was “willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand”.
April 11, 2026
US
US Reportedly Agrees to Release $6 Billion in Frozen Iranian Assets Amid Peace Talks
Washington has signaled its “seriousness” in the Islamabad negotiations by moving to unfreeze funds in exchange for the guaranteed reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
April 11, 2026
US
Iran Struggles to Clear Hormuz Mines, Complicating Peace Talks
Tehran reportedly lacks the coordinates and technical capacity to remove sea mines laid during the conflict, creating a major obstacle for the “decisive” negotiations currently underway in Islamabad.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
Easter, Drones and the Best Rapiers in the World
While Ukraine’s expertise in drones is much talked about, its blacksmiths, have gained prominence in an area of weapons production less widely discussed – the field of swords, rapiers, and sabers.
April 11, 2026
Putin
OPINION: A New Battle in the Kremlin
For the first time in years, Russia’s elite conflict is no longer hidden.
April 11, 2026
Iran
US Intelligence Suggests China May Supply Anti-Aircraft Systems to Iran
Sources indicate that Beijing might be leveraging the two-week ceasefire to replenish Tehran’s arsenal with man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) through third-party countries.
April 11, 2026
US
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
US and Iranian teams arrive in Islamabad for “decisive” talks as Tehran demands a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release, while Israel refuses to discuss a truce with Hezbollah.
April 11, 2026
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