Ceasefire Proposal and Airstrikes Share the Same Tuesday
The mediators delivered a 45-day peace framework while Israel hit three Iranian airports, Trump threatened every power plant, and Iran vowed Hormuz would never reopen.
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Vance Arrives in Budapest as Hungary's Election Enters Its Final Days
The vice president landed for a two-day visit with Orbán five days before an election that polls say Tisza will win but maps say Fidesz will keep.
Bushehr at 75 Meters and the Physics of a Shrinking Radius
The distance from strike to reactor core has shrunk from 350 meters to 75 meters in three weeks — a countdown measured not in days but in meters.
Pakistan Slashes Fuel Subsidies as Petrol Hits Rs458 and Diesel Reaches Rs520
Pakistan hiked petrol 43% and diesel 55% in its second increase in a month, then announced free public transport in Islamabad to cushion the blow.
Mexico's Truckers and Farmers Block Highways in Nationwide Strike
A coordinated strike by truckers and farmers blocked key freight routes across Mexico on April 6, demanding diesel price cuts and highway repairs.
IDF Confirms Killing of IRGC Intelligence Chief Khademi in Tehran Strike
Israel confirmed the strike that killed IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi and vowed to target Iranian leaders one by one.
Iranian Missile Strikes Residential Building in Haifa, Killing Four
An Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in Haifa on April 5, killing four people and leaving several others trapped in the rubble.
Iran and Hezbollah Launch Fresh Strikes on Israeli Towns as Sirens Sound in Bahrain
Hezbollah reported fresh strikes on Israeli towns while warning sirens sounded in Bahrain, signaling the conflict's expanding regional footprint.
IRGC Navy Vows Hormuz Will Never Return to Its Pre-War State
The IRGC Naval Command vowed the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state for the US and Israel, cementing a permanent closure.
Iran Files UN Complaint Over Radioactive Contamination Risk
Foreign Minister Araghchi warned the UN that US-Israeli strikes near Bushehr risk radioactive contamination across the entire region.
Philippines Declares Energy Emergency as Hormuz Cuts Oil Supply
Marcos declared a national energy emergency as the Philippines, which imports 98% of its oil from the Gulf, faces critically low fuel reserves.
Kenya's DCI Probes Fuel Import Manipulation as Prices Hit Ksh200/Litre
Kenya's DCI is investigating alleged manipulation of petroleum import systems by politically connected oil marketers as prices spiked to Ksh200 per litre.
Cuba's Power Grid Still at 60% Failure Rate, No Improvement Data
Cuba's national grid remains at a 60% failure rate with no improvement data since the last edition, as fuel shortages and plant failures compound.
EU Hopes Hungary's April 12 Election Will End Orbán's Blockades
European leaders are hoping Péter Magyar's Tisza party wins Hungary's April 12 election, which could end Orbán's blockades on Ukraine aid.
Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Nation to Sail Hormuz
Thailand secured an agreement with Iran allowing its oil tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the first Southeast Asian nation to do so.
Wave 96 Hits Iranian Energy and Petrochemical Targets Overnight
Iran's IRGC launched Wave 96 of Operation True Promise 4, striking energy and petrochemical infrastructure across the Gulf and in Israel overnight.