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Balen Shah, 35, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister, becoming the country’s youngest premier and its first Madhesi leader. He previously released a unity-themed rap song as he began his new mandate.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they turned back three container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz and declared the route closed for vessels bound for “enemy” ally ports. The move heightens tension in a vital global shipping corridor.
An Iranian mother told the UN Human Rights Council that her two children were killed in a school attack in Minab, describing her grief as unbearable. Iran’s foreign ministry also addressed the issue during the session.
Hong Kong authorities will let displaced residents from seven Wang Fuk Court fire-hit blocks return to their flats for up to three hours to collect belongings starting April 20. Each household can register up to four people, accompanied by police and social workers.
China’s state media says its military canine robots have advanced into coordinated “wolf packs,” using specialized roles and a shared decision “brain” to tackle urban combat tasks. The upgrade moves from single-unit support toward swarm combat coordination.
China has accused the United States of seeking to seize the Panama Canal amid a port dispute, according to TRT World. The claim highlights how the canal remains a flashpoint in major-power rivalry.
Authorities say an active Gulf of Mexico oil spill is seeping from three sources, including an unidentified vessel, and has already killed wildlife and damaged reefs.
China has accused the United States of having an “intention” to seize the Panama Canal, according to Anadolu Ajansı. The report provides few additional details, raising questions about what evidence China cites and how the U.S. and Panama will respond.
An analyst says the war-related disruption tied to Iran is pushing beyond energy markets, threatening fertilizer supply chains. That could translate into higher food prices worldwide.
The UN’s human rights chief urged the United States to swiftly finish its investigation into a deadly February 28 bombing of a junior school in Minab, Iran, calling it “visceral horror.” He said the outcome must deliver justice for the harm done as the UN Human Rights Council holds an urgent debate.
The US accused China of detaining ships flying the Panama flag in Chinese ports. The allegation follows Panama authorities’ takeover of two ports, raising concerns for international shipping.
Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius urged the US to honour its Indo-Pacific security commitments while signaling Berlin will keep boosting its military presence. He warned of dangerous South China Sea activities and said China is closely monitoring how Washington and allies handle Iran and Ukraine.
Climate activists meeting in Kuala Lumpur urged Cop31 to address how military activities and war-driven fossil fuel dependence undermine the energy transition. They cite the Iran conflict as an example of how defense-related decisions can worsen climate gaps.
The U.S. is accusing China of detaining ships flying Panama’s flag, according to reporting shared by the China-Global South Project. The claim underscores the geopolitical stakes of maritime enforcement for Panama-linked shipping.
Panama’s foreign minister has rejected a US claim that China is “punishing” Panama by detaining Panama-flagged ships. A report says the repeated US accusations may instead reflect a larger effort to seize influence over the Panama Canal.
Israel launched another wave of strikes on Iran despite US President Donald Trump saying talks to end the war are going well. With no sign Iran is backing down, pressure is mounting to open the Strait of Hormuz and contain economic fallout.
The WTO’s MC14 ministerial conference in Yaounde, Cameroon, is being treated as a symbol of trade governance in an era of geopolitical strain. Coverage suggests a possible shift toward a “world minus one” order, where coalitions move forward even when universal consensus is hard to reach.
Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah has taken power, bringing a rebel, outsider persona into government. The new test is whether celebrity-style politics can deliver effective governance.
Ukraine says it has fended off increased attacks as Russia looks toward a spring push, while Ukraine carried out strikes on Russian oil terminals aimed at hitting Moscow’s revenue. Despite the escalation, Russia reportedly failed to secure major gains.
After Israel destroyed all universities in Gaza, students trying to continue higher education face severe disruption and uncertainty. The report highlights how they are forced to pursue learning through improvised pathways despite the collapse of normal academic infrastructure.