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Britain is hosting a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down amid the US-Israeli war. The US will not attend, and Australia is among participants weighing contributions to secure the vital waterway.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors suspect a pro-Iranian group, HAYI, of orchestrating a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices. The group had posted a video targeting Jewish interests, and security sources suggest it uses criminal networks linked to Iran. Four suspects have been placed under investigation.
Iraq and DR Congo claimed the last two spots in the 48-team 2026 World Cup field, completing the lineup for the first tournament to feature the expanded format. Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1, while DR Congo edged Jamaica 1-0 after extra time, setting up group assignments in the June-July tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in a playoff final, while Sweden edged Poland 3-2 to secure their spot. Kosovo's historic run fell short, and Poland's hopes were dashed by a late Viktor Gyokeres winner.
Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected bomb attack near Bank of America's headquarters in Paris. A device containing five liters of liquid and an ignition system was found, and authorities have linked the plot to the US-Israel war on Iran, while security measures have been stepped up across the region.
With Hungary's parliamentary election set for April 12, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is campaigning at home while seeking to expand his influence across Europe through far-right alliances and a Brussels-based think tank. Recent polls show his Fidesz party trailing the opposition Tisza party, and his government faces scrutiny over alleged election-law violations, corruption, and environmental scandals.
Allegations of sexual misconduct against International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan remain under review by the court's executive branch, according to an internal memo, despite media reports suggesting he had been cleared. Meanwhile, ICC member states have voted to pursue disciplinary proceedings against Khan, reflecting deep divisions among the court's 125 member countries.
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year in the UN-backed World Happiness Report 2026, while Israel secured eighth place despite ongoing regional conflicts. The report highlights growing concerns about social media's negative impact on youth well-being in Western nations, and notes India's rise to 116th position among 147 countries.