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US and Iran ended their latest talks without a deal, though officials familiar with the discussions say progress was made. The outcome leaves key nuclear and security questions unresolved.
The Iran-US ceasefire is under strain as both sides remain locked in a deeper conflict over security, sanctions, and nuclear tensions. A collapse could shake oil markets and raise costs across Latin America.
A 32-hour Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expired after both sides accused each other of thousands of violations. The brief pause offered only a temporary lull in a war that continues to shake global security and markets.
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after Hungary’s election delivered a sweeping rebuke to his 16-year rule. The result could reset Budapest’s ties with the EU and reshape Europe’s political balance.
Netanyahu told troops in southern Lebanon that the war is not over, even as Lebanon’s prime minister pushed to stop the fighting. The Lebanese Red Cross said one of its paramedics was killed in the south.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, with rescuers searching through rubble after the latest escalation. The attacks add to growing fears that the Israel-Hezbollah front could widen further.
Amnesty International says a military airstrike on a market in Jilli village, northeastern Nigeria, killed more than 100 people. The incident adds to long-running fears over civilian deaths in the country’s conflict zones.
Hungarian voters have removed Viktor Orbán from power after 16 years, choosing a pro-European challenger in a major political reset. The result could reshape Hungary’s relationship with the EU and Europe’s far-right landscape.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire, highlighting the fragility of any pause in the war. The exchange underscores the conflict’s continuing impact on global politics and markets.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned the United States against any military attack on Cuba, saying the island would defend itself and that such a move would threaten regional security. His remarks revive long-running tensions between Havana and Washington.
Trump said the U.S. Navy would begin blocking ships in the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks with Iran failed in Pakistan. The threat raises new concerns over global energy flows and maritime security.
Trump said the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blocking ships in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The move could jolt global energy markets and shipping routes.
Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz, raising the risk of a major escalation in one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The move could disrupt global energy flows and push up fuel costs worldwide.
At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière during a crowded annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tragedy highlights ongoing public safety challenges in a country already facing deep instability.
China is reassessing its heavy dependence on Gulf energy as war in Iran threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Central Asia is gaining importance as Beijing looks for safer overland supply routes.
Failed US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan have left Donald Trump weighing whether to escalate or accept a prolonged stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome could affect global energy markets and shipping routes with knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Forty days of war on Iran have brought sustained attacks, major damage and growing regional alarm. The conflict is also raising concerns about oil prices, shipping and global trade.
The United States and Iran ended talks in Pakistan without a peace deal, with both sides blaming the other for the deadlock. The failure keeps tensions high and carries potential knock-on effects for regional stability and global energy markets.
Three supertankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic cautiously resumes amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The move eases immediate market fears, but the vital oil route remains at risk.
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran rejected Washington’s final offer after talks ended without a deal, deepening uncertainty over the nuclear standoff. The breakdown adds to regional tensions with possible spillover effects for global shipping and energy markets.