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AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US envoys for visiting Moscow but not Kyiv, while Ukrainian and Russian officials called for renewed US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine following a Middle East ceasefire. Concerns grow in Europe over US commitment as talks remain stalled.
AI summaryRepresentatives from about 30 NATO member states are set to visit Japan in mid-May, marking the highest-level delegation of its kind. The visit underscores deepening Japan-NATO ties and concerns over US reliability under President Trump, with talks focusing on China and Russia policy and defense cooperation.
AI summaryRussian officials say Moscow is prepared to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine without delay, but caution that a ceasefire must not allow Kyiv to regroup. The Kremlin welcomes the US-Iran truce and hopes Washington will now turn its attention back to peace negotiations.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has reportedly considered withdrawing from NATO over European allies' refusal to join the US-Israeli war on Iran. The rift has sparked concerns about the alliance's future, though some sources suggest Trump's threats may be bluster.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump met NATO chief Mark Rutte amid reports he is considering punishing allies who declined to support the US war with Iran, including moving US troops. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment while defending European contributions.
AI summaryBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded a Gulf tour focused on shoring up the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning there is 'a lot of work to do.' He also defended NATO's relevance to US interests, pushed back on Trump's threats to leave the alliance, and voiced firm opposition to any tolling of the strait.
AI summaryMoldova has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with key decisions now approved and the official exit expected in April 2027. The process, which includes retaining some economic agreements, has drawn regret from Moscow and criticism from pro-Russian opposition figures within Moldova.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Ministry has accused European nations of becoming accomplices to Ukraine's 'terrorist' attacks on Russian ships, following a drone attack on the LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean. Moscow alleges Western silence and double standards, while experts warn of escalating risks to global shipping.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance used a visit to Budapest to praise Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's energy policies and criticize European leaders for not doing enough to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Vance also accused the EU of election meddling in Hungary, while Orban stressed the need for US cooperation to address Europe's energy crisis.
AI summaryThe Pentagon says Iran's military has been rendered ineffective for years to come, framing the campaign as a limited success; analysts see a broader shift in US doctrine toward small, integrated partnerships, with Israel at the center.
AI summaryThe Russian water polo team, competing under a neutral status, won its group matches and a Round of 16 game at the 2026 FINA Men’s World Cup in Malta, but later lost to France in the quarterfinals. Ukraine refused to play a scheduled placement match against Russia, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
AI summaryTaiwan's main opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visited China for the first time in a decade, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and paying tribute to revolutionary Sun Yat-sen. The trip highlights ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei while offering a rare moment of dialogue.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance visited Budapest days before Hungary's April 12 election to back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accusing the EU of interfering in the vote. Orbán trails in polls behind opposition leader Péter Magyar's Tisza party. Vance's comments drew rebukes from Berlin and Brussels.
AI summaryChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Pyongyang on April 9 for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to North Korea since September 2019. The visit, at the invitation of North Korea's foreign ministry, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and came as the neighbours resume direct rail and flight services post-pandemic.
AI summaryOver the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have launched more than 100 drones and numerous munitions against Russia's Belgorod Region, according to multiple reports from Russian state news agency TASS. Civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure have been reported, though figures vary across the accounts.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleges the European Union has begun covert work to establish its own nuclear weapons production capabilities, citing hatred of Russia as the motive. The SVR claims German experts could produce weapons-grade material in weeks, while EU officials reportedly frame the effort as deterrence against a Russian threat.
AI summaryNorth Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, with launches observed in the morning and afternoon from the Wonsan area, according to South Korea's military. The launches follow a failed projectile test and come amid heightened tensions and diplomatic overtures from Seoul.
AI summaryThe United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, halting 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The deal, which includes the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, comes hours after President Trump threatened to obliterate Iranian 'civilisation'. Both sides claim victory, but disagreements over the deal's scope, particularly regarding Lebanon, and dueling versions of Iran's 10-point proposal cast doubt on the truce's durability.
AI summaryAccording to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment reviewed by Reuters, Russian satellites have conducted detailed imagery surveys of military sites across West Asia, potentially aiding Iranian strikes on U.S. forces and other targets. The report also alleges collaboration between Russian and Iranian hackers, with multiple sources corroborating intense Russian satellite activity in the region.
AI summaryThe United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire shortly before a US deadline expired, with Tehran accepting temporary safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leaders mediated the pause, with talks planned in Islamabad. Both sides have framed the truce as progress while differing on longer-term terms including control of the waterway.