live U.S. launches Navy blockade of Iranian ports as Tehran vows retaliation- Tuesday 14 April
The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threaten...
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1. NORAD tracks Russian aircraft in Alaskan air defense zone
A Russian military aircraft was detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Monday but remained in international airspace, according to a statement by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
2. Trump considers temporary tariff relief for auto industry to aid supply chain shifts
President Donald Trump signaled Monday that he may temporarily exempt the auto industry from certain tariffs, giving car manufacturers time to realign their supply chains and boost domestic production.
3. China issues arrest warrants for 3 alleged US NSA agents over cyberattacks
Chinese authorities have placed three alleged US intelligence operatives on a wanted list for suspected cyberattacks targeting the Asian Winter Games and critical infrastructure, escalating cybersecurity tensions between Beijing and Washington.
4. EU's Kallas says EU working on 17th package of Russia sanctions
European Union officials are working on a 17th package of sanctions against Russia for an EU foreign ministers meeting in May, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday.
5. Turkic states gather in Tashkent to boost regional trade and economic cooperation
The Organisation of Turkic States has held a major conference in Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening economic ties, removing trade barriers, and developing new strategies for regional cooperation.
6. Blue Origin rocket carries all-female crew into space
Blue Origin marked a milestone in space tourism Monday, launching an all-female crew aboard its NS-31 mission — the first of its kind for the company and a rare event in the history of human spaceflight.
At a time of deepening global polarisation, rising conflict and shrinking space for dialogue, Pakistan is stepping into a historic role. Diplomatic engagements in Islamabad, bringing together regional powers amid the Iran crisis, signal both urgency and opportunity.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian ships approaching ports in the Strait of Hormuz would be "immediately eliminated" on Monday, as the U.S. started its blockade.
Millions of Orthodox Christians across the globe celebrated Easter, known as Holy Pascha, on Sunday (12 April) with midnight liturgies, candlelight processions and deeply rooted local traditions reflecting centuries of faith.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that talks with Pakistan had been positive, while Türkiye stressed the importance of stronger ties between Kabul and Islamabad.
Centre-right Peter Magyar's Tisza Party has won a landslide in Hungary after a night of counting in the Hungarian election. Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power. "We have done it. Tisza and Hungary have won this election", Magyar said to cheering supporters in Budapest.
The European Union has reached a preliminary agreement to restrict foreign metal imports, nearly halving tariff-free steel volumes and imposing 50 per cent tariffs on excess shipments to protect domestic industry.
Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority for the Liberal Party of Canada, strengthening his ability to govern amid mounting economic pressures, including a trade dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump.
North Korea conducted a complex test-firing of strategic cruise missiles and advanced anti-warship munitions on Sunday. The drills, reported by state media on Tuesday, were framed as critical operational efficiency trials for Pyongyang's newest major surface combatant, the destroyer Choe Hyon.
A now-deleted artificial intelligence (AI) generated image by the U.S. President has sparked immense backlash across the political divide. It comes as Trump and the Pope continue their fued over the U.S.-led war in the Middle East.
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