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AI summaryThe U.S. military has confirmed its naval blockade of Iranian ports is fully in effect, halting all seaborne trade, while President Trump signals potential resumption of talks in Pakistan. Tehran conditions negotiations on lifting the blockade, and regional powers urge restraint as the Strait of Hormuz remains contested.
AI summaryIran's Foreign Ministry confirms ongoing indirect talks with the US through Pakistani mediators. Both sides acknowledge partial understanding but remain divided on key issues, with a second round of negotiations reportedly in preparation.
AI summaryTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for extending the US-Iran ceasefire and easing tensions, while also leveling accusations against Israel and suggesting possible military intervention. Reports highlight contradictory signals from Ankara and denials from Israel and the US regarding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire.
AI summaryDuring Vietnamese top leader To Lam's four-day state visit to China, President Xi Jinping called for joint opposition to unilateralism and protectionism. The two nations also committed to demarcation talks in the South China Sea and a new five-year action plan to strengthen party-to-party ties.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode American support for Ukraine, especially as Kyiv faces acute shortages of Patriot air defense missiles. Speaking to The Associated Press and German television, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not the priority for Washington today and that a long war would likely mean fewer weapons for Ukraine.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has said the US-UK trade deal 'can always be changed,' citing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's refusal to join the US-led war against Iran. Trump's remarks come amid growing strains in the 'special relationship,' though he insisted the upcoming state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla would proceed as planned.
AI summaryHundreds of factory workers in Port-au-Prince protested for a higher minimum wage as oil prices surge due to the conflict in Iran, doubling transportation costs and deepening Haiti's economic crisis. Workers demand a daily wage increase from 685 gourdes to 3,000 gourdes, while the government's fuel price hikes have exacerbated food insecurity.
AI summaryTwo of Britain’s biggest housebuilders, Barratt Redrow and Berkeley, have announced significant reductions in land acquisition, citing geopolitical volatility and its impact on mortgage rates and costs. The moves add pressure on Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes, as analysts note the sector is falling far short of the required pace.
AI summaryFormer NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that the alliance's survival over the next decade is not guaranteed, citing internal disagreements and US President Donald Trump's past threats to withdraw. Stoltenberg urged European members to increase defense spending and ensure the US remains a reliable ally.
AI summaryIranian media report that two vessels, including a VLCC supertanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite a US naval blockade announced in April. The reports, citing Fars and Tasnim news agencies, claim the ships reached their destinations without incident, though details of the blockade's enforcement remain unclear.
AI summaryPierre de Gaulle, grandson of Charles de Gaulle, has said that the US and Israel fatally underestimated Iran in their recent confrontations, and criticized Washington's crude approach to foreign leaders. His comments came amid reports of failed US-Iran talks in Islamabad, with President Pezeshkian asserting Iran's readiness to negotiate within international law while the US refuses to accept its development.
AI summaryKenya's energy regulator has announced significant fuel price increases, with diesel rising by a record margin, despite a reduction in VAT. The hikes come amid global oil market volatility linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran and a domestic scandal over substandard fuel imports.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with Iran, saying a deal is 'very possible' before the end of April. Talks between the two nations were held in Islamabad on April 11 but yielded no long-term settlement. Meanwhile, Iran's military has warned it will respond to any US ceasefire violations.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' and 'terrible' after the pontiff denounced the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump's remarks came as the US and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as the pope urged leaders to embrace peace.
AI summaryAccording to the Iran War Cost Tracker, the US has spent over $51.2 billion in 46 days of military operations against Iran. The conflict has also caused economic losses in Saudi Arabia and raised concerns about oil prices, while officials and experts question the effectiveness of the campaign.
AI summaryA leaked proposal to grant US military aircraft broad overflight access to Indonesian airspace has ignited domestic concerns over Jakarta's strategic independence. Indonesia's defence ministry acknowledges the plan as a draft, while the foreign ministry warns of entanglement in foreign conflicts.
AI summaryThe South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar as investors weighed signs of progress in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz against ongoing Middle East tensions. Markets reacted to diplomatic moves and the expiry of a ceasefire looms, while the KOSPI saw gains. Analysts note persistent pressure from higher oil prices on South Korea's energy-dependent economy.
AI summaryIran is demanding compensation for damages from the US, Israel, and regional countries that supported them, citing an estimated $270bn in losses. The demand comes as Tehran prepares for further negotiations with Washington, following a two-week ceasefire and talks in Pakistan.
AI summaryChinese President Xi Jinping met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, urging stronger strategic coordination and deeper cooperation. Lavrov offered to help offset China's energy shortages amid the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as regional leaders flock to Beijing for talks.
AI summaryPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Saudi Arabia on April 15, beginning a three-nation tour that will also take him to Turkiye and Qatar. The trip aims to bolster bilateral ties and regional security, with a focus on economic cooperation and mediation efforts in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits and extended a $5 billion facility for Pakistan.