Uncertainty clouds US-Iran talks as Iran’s top diplomat arrives in Pakistan
JD Vance who led first round of talks remains absent – but on ‘stand by’
Day: April 25, 2026
The Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash Demand – Bloomberg.com
The Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash Demand Bloomberg.comThe billion-barrel Hormuz oil shock is about to crash demands Yahoo FinanceStrait of Hormuz may not fully reopen until second half of 2026, Baker Hughes say…
Javier Milei vows Falklands ‘will always be Argentine’ after fury over US ‘plot to review support’ for UK’s island claim
JAVIER Milei has again claimed sovereignty of the Falklands – vowing that they “will always be Argentine.” A longtime ally of Donald Trump, the Argentinian President said: “THE MALVINAS WERE, ARE, AND ALWAYS WILL BE ARGENTINE.” His comments come amid r…
Lebanese Ask, ‘What Cease-Fire?’ as Israel and Hezbollah Trade Attacks in the South
The fragile truce in Lebanon was extended after talks in Washington this week but has come under threat as Israel and Hezbollah have traded attacks.
Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and Northern Mali
Gunmen launched a wave of coordinated assaults across Mali early Saturday, striking the capital Bamako as well as key northern cities including Kidal and Gao. FRANCE 24’s Justice Baidoo reports.
Zelensky signs cooperation deals with Aliyev during first wartime visit to Azerbaijan – The Kyiv Independent
Zelensky signs cooperation deals with Aliyev during first wartime visit to Azerbaijan The Kyiv IndependentUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy signs agreement with Azerbaijan as death toll from Russian attacks rises to 10 The GuardianZ…
Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of ‘triple shock’ for developing nations
A United Nations report warns the Iran war’s economic fallout could plunge over 32 million people into poverty globally. Developing nations face the brunt of this crisis, grappling with surging energy and food prices. The conflict reverses development …
As Italy Rejects Equal Parental Leaves, ‘Dad Influencers’ Step Up
Italy’s parliament in February rejected a proposal to equalise maternity and paternity leave.
Australian teens say social media ban is futile and look to masks, parents’ ID to dodge controls – Fortune
Australian teens say social media ban is futile and look to masks, parents’ ID to dodge controls FortuneOn the Radar: Do Social Media Bans Work, Energy Drinks and Girls Growing Up Plugged InTECHNOLOGY: ‘The solution cannot be to c…
Mapped: Where Gas Prices Have Surged Over 100% – Visual Capitalist
Mapped: Where Gas Prices Have Surged Over 100% Visual CapitalistHoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere The New York TimesFuel prices in Europe: Before Iran war versus after the ceasefire Euronews.comAs ener…