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- ‘If they don’t agree, there’s no deal’: Trump hardens Iran nuclear stance amid US naval blockade
US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday (13 April) that Iran would like to make a deal ‘very very badly,’ adding that the ‘sticking point’ in recent talks were over Iran’s nuclear capabilities,… Read more: ‘If they don’t agree, there’s no deal’: Trump hardens Iran nuclear stance amid US naval blockade - UK living standards to decline as energy costs surge, study finds
Rising energy prices linked to the US/Israel-Iran war are expected to reduce UK household living standards, according to new analysis by the Resolution Foundation. The think tank estimates the median working-age household will be… Read more: UK living standards to decline as energy costs surge, study finds - US, Australia and Philippines conduct South China Sea maritime drills ahead of Balikatan exercises
The United States, Australia and the Philippines have conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions with China over disputed waters in a show of strengthened trilateral defence cooperation in… Read more: US, Australia and Philippines conduct South China Sea maritime drills ahead of Balikatan exercises - “Not a distant crisis”: von der Leyen warns of immediate impact from Middle East war
Speaking at a press conference on Monday (13 April) following a meeting of the EU’s top executive body, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the recent US–Israel conflict with Iran, now… Read more: “Not a distant crisis”: von der Leyen warns of immediate impact from Middle East war - US to blockade ships from Iranian ports after failed talks in Islamabad
The United States has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM), following failed ceasefire talks with Iran in Islamabad. The measure begins Monday (13 April) at 3pm UK… Read more: US to blockade ships from Iranian ports after failed talks in Islamabad
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- Lithuania–Azerbaijan ties deepen with focus on energy, trade and EU connectivity
Lithuania is seeking to expand political and economic cooperation with Azerbaijan following Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė’s visit to Baku, with discussions centred on energy, trade,… Read more: Lithuania–Azerbaijan ties deepen with focus on energy, trade and EU connectivity - South Korea–Poland upgrade ties amid defence and energy cooperation push
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthening cooperation… Read more: South Korea–Poland upgrade ties amid defence and energy cooperation push - US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad amid fragile ceasefire
Senior US and Iranian officials have held their highest-level talks since 1979 in Islamabad, aiming to end a six-week conflict and stabilise global energy flows.… Read more: US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad amid fragile ceasefire
- UK living standards to decline as energy costs surge, study finds
Rising energy prices linked to the US/Israel-Iran war are expected to reduce UK household living standards, according to new analysis by the Resolution Foundation. The… Read more: UK living standards to decline as energy costs surge, study finds - “Not a distant crisis”: von der Leyen warns of immediate impact from Middle East war
Speaking at a press conference on Monday (13 April) following a meeting of the EU’s top executive body, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen… Read more: “Not a distant crisis”: von der Leyen warns of immediate impact from Middle East war - France–Portugal treaty enters force to boost defence, economy and EU cooperation
The France–Portugal Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation entered into force on Sunday (12 April), reinforcing bilateral ties described by Paris as “excellent”. Signed in 2025… Read more: France–Portugal treaty enters force to boost defence, economy and EU cooperation
- Peru votes in high-stakes election amid political instability and crowded candidate field
Peru heads to the polls today (12 April) amid sustained political volatility, with 35 presidential candidates competing in a fragmented and uncertain race. Analysts highlight… Read more: Peru votes in high-stakes election amid political instability and crowded candidate field - Colombia responds to Ecuador’s tariff hike with 100% reciprocal duties as trade tensions rise
Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism has confirmed it will raise tariffs on imports from Ecuador to 100%, up from 30%. The sum, confirmed… Read more: Colombia responds to Ecuador’s tariff hike with 100% reciprocal duties as trade tensions rise - Haiti humanitarian crisis deepens amid escalating gang violence and mass displacement
Haiti is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis, with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warning of severe instability driven… Read more: Haiti humanitarian crisis deepens amid escalating gang violence and mass displacement
- US, Australia and Philippines conduct South China Sea maritime drills ahead of Balikatan exercisesThe United States, Australia and the Philippines have conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions with China over disputed waters… Read more: US, Australia and Philippines conduct South China Sea maritime drills ahead of Balikatan exercises
- China signals limited easing of Taiwan ties after KMT–Xi talks
China has signalled a limited easing of cross-strait restrictions following talks between Cheng Li-wun, senior figure in Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT), and President Xi Jinping. Beijing… Read more: China signals limited easing of Taiwan ties after KMT–Xi talks - China–North Korea ties deepen as Wang Yi visits Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said ties with Beijing have reached “new heights” following talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang, signalling renewed… Read more: China–North Korea ties deepen as Wang Yi visits Pyongyang
- ‘If they don’t agree, there’s no deal’: Trump hardens Iran nuclear stance amid US naval blockadeUS President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday (13 April) that Iran would like to make a deal ‘very very badly,’ adding that the ‘sticking… Read more: ‘If they don’t agree, there’s no deal’: Trump hardens Iran nuclear stance amid US naval blockade
- US to blockade ships from Iranian ports after failed talks in IslamabadThe United States has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM), following failed ceasefire talks with Iran in Islamabad.… Read more: US to blockade ships from Iranian ports after failed talks in Islamabad
- Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon as ceasefire talks set to begin in Washington
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have intensified, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reporting strikes on around 200 Hezbollah targets in the past 24… Read more: Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon as ceasefire talks set to begin in Washington
- Benin votes in presidential election as Patrice Talon steps down after two terms
MBenin heads to the polls to elect a new president on Sunday (12 April), marking the end of President Patrice Talon’s two-term rule. The vote… Read more: Benin votes in presidential election as Patrice Talon steps down after two terms - Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh claims sixth-term election victory
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh has claimed victory in the 2026 presidential election, securing a sixth consecutive term in the strategically important Horn of Africa… Read more: Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh claims sixth-term election victory - Mali backs Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara
Mali has formally endorsed Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan, signalling a shift in regional diplomacy over the disputed territory. In a statement, the Malian Ministry… Read more: Mali backs Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara
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