Author: tut0ugh
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The UN Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, as sharp exchanges between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani underscored escalating tensions over regional security and global shipping. Proposed by Bahrain and supported by Gulf States, the resolution received 11 votes in favour but…
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Türkiye, Jordan, and Syria have signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding on transport cooperation, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and trade along a key North-South corridor. Speaking in Amman, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu met with Jordanian Transport Minister Nidal Qatamin and Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr to formalise the initiative. Uraloglu described…
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Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry described recent peace talks with Pakistan in Urumqi, China as constructive, following weeks of deadly cross-border clashes. The talks, which began on April 1 under Beijing’s invitation, aim to end fighting that erupted in February, displacing tens of thousands. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met China’s ambassador to thank Beijing and other…
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US Vice President JD Vance has voiced strong support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a joint press conference in Budapest, days before Hungary’s parliamentary election. Speaking alongside Orbán, Vance criticised alleged external influence on Hungary’s election, accusing EU institutions of undermining the country’s economy and energy independence. Vance’s visit comes ahead of the…
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Somalia is preparing to launch its first offshore oil drilling campaign, marking a significant step in its entry into the global energy market. A Turkish government-owned vessel is set to begin deepwater operations in the Arabian Sea, following seismic surveys that identified promising hydrocarbon reserves beneath offshore basins. Petroleum Minister Dahir Shire described the development…
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Vietnam’s Communist Party leader To Lam has been elected president, further consolidating power in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Elected by the National Assembly to a five-year term, Lam becomes the first modern Vietnamese leader to simultaneously hold the roles of party chief and state president, centralising authority across party and state institutions. Lam said…
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US President Donald Trump revisited his concerns about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and allied contributions amid tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. Speaking at a press conference on Monday (6 April), Trump described NATO as a “paper tiger,” asserting that the alliance has not provided adequate support during key operations. Trump also singled out…
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Tarek Megeresi, Director at Informmi and Visiting Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, offered a timely assessment of the geopolitical pressures emerging from the ongoing US/Israel–Iran conflict. Speaking to tut0ugh, Megeresi highlighted the influence of the Abraham Accords countries, particularly Israel and the United Arab Emirates, noting their strategy of weakening state structures…
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US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s infrastructure could face “complete demolition” within hours, stating the US has the capability to destroy “every bridge” and disable power plants “by 12:00 tomorrow night.” He added that such action was not preferred, noting “we don’t want that to happen.” The comments form part of a broader…
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Peru closed its election campaign on Monday (6 April) ahead of Sunday’s general vote, with Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party leading polls in a crowded field of 35 candidates. Surveys by Ipsos and Datum show Fujimori with 13–13.7% support, reflecting a highly competitive and uncertain race. Fujimori emphasised order and security, proposing agricultural…
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