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In an interview with TASS, Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, described Vladimir Putin as a rational and stable leader, and Donald Trump as a rational man with life experience. He expressed belief that Putin and Trump could reach an agreement, while criticizing European leaders as 'out of touch with reality.'
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, marking the first such contact in nearly a decade. The meeting focused on peace and unity, but comes amid tensions over defense spending and military pressure.
President Trump has threatened NATO allies with punitive measures, including troop redeployments and halted military support, over their refusal to back U.S. military actions in Iran. Several European nations have resisted, leading to tensions within the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is attempting to bridge the divide.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a fraction of normal levels days after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Tracking data shows only a handful of vessels transiting daily, with Iran asserting control through tolls and routing requirements, while the US accuses Tehran of not honoring the agreement.
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran is under strain as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, killing more than 300 people. Disputes over whether the truce covers Lebanon have led to sharp exchanges between Washington and Tehran, with diplomatic talks underway in Pakistan.
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces mounting strain as President Trump accuses Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel strikes Lebanon and both sides dispute the agreement's scope. Talks in Islamabad aim to secure a lasting peace, but intelligence assessments suggest Iran remains defiant.
Britain announced it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines operating covertly near critical underwater cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic. Defence Secretary John Healey warned President Putin of serious consequences if infrastructure is damaged, while Moscow denied any threat. The operation involved Royal Navy and RAF assets, with Norway's participation confirmed.
The escalating US-led confrontation with Iran is testing NATO's foundational principle of inter-alliance solidarity, as President Trump pursues a hardline approach that has drawn cautious, critical responses from key European members. Analysts warn the transatlantic rift could reduce the alliance to a 'nominal' status, though it is unlikely to dissolve outright. Coverage from the Jerusalem Post and South China Morning Post highlights deep strategic disagreements over the alliance's role beyond Europe.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Singapore seeking to shore up Australia’s fuel supplies amid Middle East tensions, with a further stop planned in Brunei. Defence leaders say Australia could deploy a warship to the Strait of Hormuz if the government asked, while confirming a Wedgetail aircraft is already in the region and foreshadowing billions more for drones in a new defence strategy due this week.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, alleged that a network of over 300 NATO-affiliated biolabs lacks transparency and violates the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention. He also claimed evidence of biological weapons component production in Ukraine and called for Russia to develop its own biosecurity technologies.
The Bank of Russia has set new official exchange rates for the coming days, with the dollar falling to 77.84 rubles for April 10. The euro and yuan were also lowered, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the Russian currency market.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected President Trump's description of the island as a 'big, poorly run, piece of ice,' calling on NATO allies to defend international law. The exchange comes amid tensions over Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland and ongoing US military action against Iran, which have strained transatlantic relations.
Israel has vowed to press its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hangs in the balance. Iranian officials warn the strikes violate the truce and could derail upcoming negotiations, while the US and Israel insist Lebanon was never part of the deal. International condemnation grows as the death toll in Lebanon climbs.
Britain announced it deployed military assets to track and deter Russian submarines it said were operating near critical undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic. Russian officials rejected the claims, denying any threat to undersea cables and accusing London of aggressive rhetoric.
France has unveiled a €36 billion increase in defence spending through 2030, raising the annual budget to €76.3 billion, as military leaders warn of a potential clash with Russia. The plan focuses on ammunition stockpiles, including a 400% rise in explosive drones and an 85% increase in Scalp cruise missiles, while keeping troop numbers at 210,000.
Moscow's defense sources claim Kyiv, with Norwegian Navy assistance, is plotting attacks on Russian vessels in the Barents and Norwegian Seas. The unverified allegations, reported exclusively by Russian state media, also suggest Ukraine is training with unmanned systems in Norway.
Turkish officials are promoting the country as a secure investment destination as the Iran war disrupts regional hubs, while Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek warns that a breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire could trigger a global recession.
The US-Israel war on Iran has boosted global oil prices, with Russia emerging as a key beneficiary despite sanctions. However, repeated Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and a new gasoline export ban highlight strains in Moscow's energy sector.
US President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, but the talks did not soften Trump's criticism of the alliance. Trump again accused NATO of not supporting the US in the Iran war, while Rutte acknowledged allies' helpfulness in basing and logistics. Reports indicate the US may consider punitive measures against NATO members, though no decisions have been confirmed.
President Trump’s abrupt decision to accept a two-week ceasefire with Iran, after threatening to destroy Iranian civilization, has sparked debate over his negotiating strategy and the limits of US leverage. While some hail the deal as a diplomatic victory, others question the sustainability of such high-stakes brinkmanship.