Australia has pledged A$2.5 million in emergency aid to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila killed 11 people. The storm caused flooding and landslides in remote Pacific communities.
Global stocks fell and oil jumped above US$100 after President Trump said U.S. forces would block the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider Middle East war. The escalation could ripple through energy markets, inflation, and trade worldwide.
Peru is heading to a presidential runoff after Keiko Fujimori led the first round of a troubled election overshadowed by fraud claims and police raids. The result extends Peru’s cycle of political uncertainty.
At least 200 people were feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the northeast while pursuing Islamist militants. The Air Force has launched an investigation into possible civilian casualties.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Leo condemned the “delusion of omnipotence” fueling the US-Israel war on Iran and called on leaders to choose negotiations as talks began in Pakistan. His warning comes as a fragile ceasefire holds and global tensions remain high.
Chinese migrants are moving back into Venezuela, betting that the country’s post-Maduro transition will open new business opportunities after years of crisis. The shift highlights how political change can quickly reshape migration and trade across Latin America.
US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with nuclear arms remaining the main obstacle. The breakdown keeps pressure on a volatile issue with global security and energy-market implications.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with Kyiv warning it will respond immediately to any breach. The short truce offers a fragile pause in a war that continues to affect global markets and diplomacy.
Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in years, with 143 deaths and more than 12,000 suspected cases tied to vaccine coverage gaps. The surge is a warning for countries worldwide about the danger of falling immunization rates.
China’s factories and transport companies are facing higher costs as turmoil around the Strait of Hormuz pushes up oil prices and rattles supply chains. The shock could also lift freight and inflation pressures far beyond Asia.
The UAE has withdrawn a $3.5 billion deposit from Pakistan’s central bank shortly after Islamabad helped broker a ceasefire in the Iran war. The move has raised questions about regional tensions and Pakistan’s financial stability.
The United States and Iran are holding direct talks in Islamabad in an effort to shore up a fragile ceasefire after six weeks of fighting. The meeting is a high-stakes test of whether diplomacy can prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
A US trade court is reviewing the legality of Donald Trump’s newest tariffs, questioning whether a trade deficit can justify the levies. The ruling could shape future US tariff policy and affect global commerce.
China and Russia have voiced fresh support for Cuba as the United States increases pressure on Havana amid a deepening crisis. The move highlights intensifying great-power rivalry in the Western Hemisphere.
