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Iran has reaffirmed restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while a US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as ceasefire negotiations approach a key expiry deadline and Pakistani-led mediation continues. Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said transit through the waterway cannot resume while Iran remains under blockade, following renewed tensions at sea involving…
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Bulgaria is holding its eighth parliamentary election in five years following mass anti-corruption protests that collapsed the previous conservative-led government in December. The vote is closely watched for potential shifts in foreign policy and governance. Former president Rumen Radev, leader of the newly formed Progressive Bulgaria, is positioned as a key contender after aligning with…
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Informal rubbish dumps are expanding across central Gaza, as conflict-related restrictions and infrastructure damage disrupt waste management and sanitation systems. In Darla, near displacement camps, waste has accumulated close to shelters, exposing residents to pests and increasing health risks. Local officials say access to the Al-Fukhari landfill has been blocked since the start of the…
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Australia and Japan have formalised a landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) defence agreement to supply advanced warships to the Royal Australian Navy, marking Japan’s most significant military export since lifting its ban in 2014. Defence Minister Richard Marles and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi signed a memorandum in Melbourne confirming both governments’ commitment to delivering…
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Türkiye is advancing its “Middle Corridor” strategy, positioning itself as a key Europe–Asia trade route amid disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz and wider geopolitical tensions. At the centre is the potential reopening of the Alican border crossing with Armenia, closed for over three decades. Officials have begun installing passport systems, signalling progress tied…
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Spain and Brazil have signed 15 agreements spanning critical minerals, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence during their first bilateral summit in Barcelona. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the partnership extends beyond bilateral interests, highlighting shared priorities on peace and multilateral cooperation. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva raised concerns about the weakening of global…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is “absolutely furious” after revelations that Peter Mandelson failed internal security vetting before his appointment as UK ambassador to the United States. Speaking on Friday (17 April), Starmer said neither he nor ministers were informed, calling the omission “staggering” and “unforgivable”. The controversy centres on Mandelson’s December…
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A new Best for Britain report indicates that support for UK membership of the European Union is both politically significant and economically advantageous, particularly if progress on the government’s UK–EU “reset” slows. Polling conducted by YouGov shows 61% support the current approach to closer ties, but backing is described as shallow, with only 19% expressing…
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South Sudan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with UN officials warning of a growing risk of famine amid escalating conflict and severe food insecurity. Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, told the UN Security Council that the country is at a “dangerous crossroads”, urging urgent action to prevent a…
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Poland recorded a sharp rise in cyber threats in 2025, with incidents increasing by more than 140% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Digital Affairs. A total of 682,000 cyber incident reports were logged. Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski described 2025 as a record year for cyberattacks, warning of what he called an escalating “digital…
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