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AI summaryFormer US Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter said US support for Ukraine is superficial and driven by Russophobia, and that Washington does not understand the conflict in Donbass. He also claimed US needs Russia on the global energy market and will no longer provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine, referencing Zelensky's remarks about diverted supplies.
AI summaryMyanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has been sworn in as president, five years after leading a coup that ousted the elected government and plunged the country into civil war. The move, which followed a parliamentary vote criticized by Western governments and rights groups, is seen by analysts as an attempt to legitimize continued military rule.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced the destruction of Iran's tallest bridge in an airstrike, warning of more attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal. Iranian officials reported at least eight killed and nearly 100 wounded in the strike on the under-construction B1 bridge near Karaj, which they say was a civilian structure. The attack has escalated fears of a widening conflict, with international reactions ranging from UN warnings of 'a wider war' to European criticism of US strategy.
AI summaryPresident Javier Milei vowed 'all necessary diplomatic measures' against oil exploration near the Malvinas Islands during the 44th anniversary of the South Atlantic war. The announcement came as UK and Israeli firms announced new investment in the region, reigniting the long-standing sovereignty dispute with Britain.
AI summaryA dozen people from various African countries have been deported from the US to Uganda under a migration deal signed last August, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan legal bodies who call the process 'undignified' and 'dehumanising.' Uganda's government confirms the arrivals but provides few details, while the US says the transfers are conducted in full cooperation.
AI summaryIran has promised 'more crushing, broader and more destructive' attacks against the US and Israel following President Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age.' The war, now in its fifth week, has seen continued airstrikes on both sides, with rising casualties in Lebanon and regional instability as the UAE bars Iranians and Kuwait reports drone attacks.
AI summaryThe Gulf Cooperation Council's Secretary-General called on the UN Security Council to take measures to halt Iranian attacks and ensure safe navigation through strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz. A draft resolution backed by Bahrain faces objections from Russia, China, and France.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, April 2, 2026, amid reported frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and slow pace of prosecuting his political adversaries. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney, will serve as acting attorney general.
AI summaryCosta Rica has begun receiving migrants deported from the US under a bilateral agreement that allows up to 25 third-country nationals per week. The first group arrived on April 11, 2026, with a second flight following on April 17, reportedly including an Indian national. The deal, signed in March, provides limited legal status and humanitarian assistance through the International Organization for Migration.
AI summaryMinisters from more than 40 countries met virtually on Thursday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since US-Israeli strikes began in late February. The UK-led talks, which the US did not attend, focused on diplomatic and planning measures, with 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships reportedly stranded.
AI summaryEight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, have strongly condemned Israel's newly passed death penalty law for terrorists, calling it a 'dangerous escalation.' The law, sponsored by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, passed the Knesset with 62 votes in favor and 48 against, and has drawn international criticism.
AI summaryEuropean defense ministers warn that the Middle East conflict is diverting resources from Ukraine, while analysts note the two wars are becoming increasingly intertwined through drone transfers, energy markets, and shifting alliances.
AI summaryNASA's Artemis II mission launched from Florida, carrying four astronauts on a journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over half a century. The mission is a crucial step in returning humans to the lunar surface and underscores a new space race with China.
AI summaryThe United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, removing her from the Specially Designated Nationals List. The move, announced by the Treasury Department, marks a further step in the warming of US-Venezuela relations following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez welcomed the decision while calling for the removal of remaining sanctions.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump says shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will resume naturally once the conflict with Iran concludes, while also stating Washington has no plans to normalize transit itself. Iran has allowed friendly nations to pass but demands American ships leave the Persian Gulf, and Russia urges the US to cease hostilities first.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump announced the U.S. will intensify military pressure on Iran over the next two to three weeks, citing nearing completion of core strategic objectives. He also renewed calls for nations dependent on the Strait of Hormuz to secure the waterway, while reports surface of a planned naval blockade and threats to strike Iranian infrastructure.
AI summaryUS President Trump claims Iran's president sought a ceasefire while Washington conditions it on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran denies the request as talks between the US and Iran are set to begin.
AI summaryUS-Israeli airstrikes have forced the shutdown of Iran's two largest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, with repairs expected to take up to a year. The attacks damage critical infrastructure and threaten significant economic losses, as Iran is the world's 10th largest steel producer.
AI summaryThe United Nations has condemned Israel's new law that imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks, warning it is discriminatory and could constitute a war crime. Eight Muslim-majority countries, the EU, and China have also criticized the law, while the US has defended Israel's right to determine its own laws.
AI summarySenegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations and introduces penalties for promoting or funding homosexuality, despite international criticism. The first conviction under the law has already been reported, with a 24-year-old labourer sentenced to six years in prison.