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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 time and stops short of closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route. President Donald Trump said he was…
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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, security and transport connectivity. Speaking during the visit, Ruginienė emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships amid a shifting geopolitical environment, highlighting cooperation across energy, education, agriculture and defence sectors. Economic…
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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 by President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, the agreement spans defence, infrastructure, and economic collaboration. In a message to newly elected President António José Seguro, Macron reaffirmed commitments…
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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 across defence, energy supply chains, and infrastructure. Speaking at Cheong Wa Dae, President Lee emphasised the implementation of existing defence agreements, while Prime Minister Tusk highlighted South Korea as a…
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Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the general election, ending leader Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure and signalling a potential shift in Hungary–EU relations. Orbán conceded defeat within hours of polls closing, describing the result as “painful” and confirming he had congratulated the opposition. Turnout reached a record 77.8%, reflecting heightened domestic…
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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 said it is open to resuming selected exchanges with Taiwan, including direct flights, tourism, media access, and food trade, after years of curtailed engagement with Taipei’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led…
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Police have dismantled a major fuel protest blockade in central Dublin after days of disruption linked to rising fuel prices across Ireland. Authorities cleared vehicles from O’Connell Street as the government prepared new cost-cutting measures aimed at stabilising supply and easing pressure on motorists and businesses. Irish police Commissioner Justin Kelly said enforcement action was…
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has described the UK government’s decision to halt the Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer deal as “yet another humiliating U-turn”, arguing the proposal “should never have been on the table”. She said the plan to “pay £35bn to give away territory we already own” reflected a lack of “strategic direction”, and welcomed…
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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 is expected to favour his endorsed successor, amid debate over economic progress and democratic standards. Around eight million voters will choose between two candidates, with a run-off scheduled for 10…
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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 widespread voter frustration and institutional instability following years of leadership turnover. Campaigning in Lima, Ricardo Belmont, a former mayor and presidential candidate, called for an end to entrenched corruption, reflecting…
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