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Iran's military has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. The move threatens to disrupt energy supplies from major Gulf producers and could raise world oil prices sharply amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
An Iranian diplomatic delegation has departed for Switzerland with the aim of pressuring the US in bilateral talks amid escalated tensions over the nuclear program and sanctions. The delegation, led by a senior Foreign Ministry official, will hold discussions in Geneva to push for concessions on sanctions relief. Analysts see this as a strategic move signaling diplomatic de-escalation efforts while maintaining a hardline stance.
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to review bilateral ties. Discussions covered border security, trade cooperation, and anti-smuggling efforts. Both sides agreed to continue regular dialogue.
Iran has strongly condemned Australia's policy of penalizing doctors for criticizing the government, calling it a violation of free speech and medical ethics. Tehran urged Australia to reconsider the measures, arguing they create a climate of fear and undermine public health.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned on April 17 that Israel is trying to sabotage negotiations toward a US-Iran agreement, calling for international efforts to prevent such a scenario. He cited Israeli airstrikes on targets in Syria and Tehran as complicating the situation, though he offered no specific evidence.
Ukrainian defense officials reported on January 7 that the precision of short-range ballistic missiles produced by North Korea and used by Russia in Ukraine has significantly improved. The assessment comes amid growing concerns over deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Ukrainian officials suggest Russia may be providing technical support or adjusting guidance systems, though no specific evidence has been provided.
On the final day of their state visit to the Netherlands, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met with local residents in Amsterdam, including the granddaughter of a former Dutch general who survived a Japanese internment camp as a child during WWII. The encounter highlighted reconciliation and forward-looking ties.
US President Donald Trump has accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly asking for photos at the G7 summit to boost her domestic approval, prompting a heated denial from Meloni and the cancellation of a top Italian diplomat’s US visit.
Senator Ivan Cepeda, who once won a landmark court case against a right-wing president, has unexpectedly emerged as a leading leftist presidential candidate in Colombia. The 63-year-old soft-spoken senator, often likened to a middle-aged teacher, became the new face of the country’s resurgent left after declaring his candidacy last August. His campaign marks the latest chapter in a life deeply tied to politics and the six-decade armed conflict.
A train collision near Bedford, north of London, killed the driver and left at least nine people in critical condition. More than 80 people were hospitalized, with authorities launching a full investigation into the cause.
