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Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis continue. Iran’s IRGC reportedly struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker trying to transit the strait. Energy prices and shipping disruption are feeding a wider fuel and inflation shock.
US war costs are estimated at about $43.6–45 billion so far.
Fighting involving Houthis, Saudi Arabia, and related Red Sea shipping threats remains active.
Russia holds parliamentary voting, including in areas it seized from Ukraine. Kyiv calls the votes illegal.
Russian strike on an apartment building in Sumy killed at least two people, according to President Zelensky.
Suicide car bombing in Kohat, Pakistan outside a mosque at a police compound killed at least 31 people (including 15 police) and injured about 100. A militant group claimed responsibility.
Cuba’s power grid collapsed again, leaving millions without electricity amid fuel shortages.
Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25% (highest since 1995), citing energy-driven inflation and a weak yen.
UN General Assembly high-level week is approaching, with leaders gathering in New York.
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Denmark, and Greenland reach a security deal. The United States will expand its military presence on the island (basing, overflight, and access rights) while Greenland stays under Danish sovereignty. Non-NATO countries are barred from bases.
Trump signs a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions law. The legislation expands sanctions and allows tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas; Iran sanctions are extended to 2031.
Xi Jinping heads to Washington.
China’s leader is due for his first White House state visit in more than a decade. Talks are expected on trade, AI, and rare earths; Trump plans to greet him at the airport. Business leaders including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai are on the state-dinner guest list.
Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The move is his latest restriction on major news outlets.
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Middle East:
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis exchanged fresh cross-border strikes; civilians fled by boat as fighting spread and oil-supply risks rose.
A UN fact-finding mission said it had “reasonable grounds” to believe U.S. strikes on an Iranian school and sports hall in February amounted to war crimes.
Iran’s IRGC reportedly hit a Togo-flagged oil tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said an end to the Iran war “may be near,” claiming Iranian officials had reached out.
A building collapse in Gaza killed at least 21 people, including children, after earlier war damage.
The UN allowed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the General Assembly by video after the U.S. denied him a visa.
Europe & North America:
The EU floated “associate member” status for Canada; Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed closer ties. President Trump threatened tariffs in response.
Sweden’s left-leaning opposition won a narrow majority; Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced he would resign.
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 in a unanimous vote aimed at containing inflation.
Russia & Ukraine:
Russia began a three-day parliamentary election for the State Duma amid the war and tight political controls.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continued, including an attack west of Kyiv that killed at least one person.
Other notable stories:
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years for war crimes.
An Assad-era Syrian prison official was sentenced to 60 years in a U.S. court for torture.
China pressed Iran to help restrain the Houthis after a Saudi appeal, according to reports.
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UN-backed mission finds “reasonable grounds” to believe U.S. strikes on an Iranian school and sports centre were war crimes.
U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years.
Canada’s Mark Carney welcomes EU “associate member” proposal at European Parliament.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine; at least 16–19 injured.
Gaza building collapse kills at least 21, including 12 children.
Saudi-Houthi fighting intensifies; pipeline attacks and interceptor shortages reported.
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years for war crimes.
Sweden’s prime minister resigns after centre-left election win.
U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill that could allow 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy.
King Charles warns AI leaders of “existential dangers”.
Trump expected to greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews next week.
@TotalRemigrate Except terrorism, religious conversions, r@pes and other crimes, Indians are almost good at everything.
What kinda business are you running?😜😂
@nicksortor Top trading partners of Russia:
🇨🇳 China
🇮🇳 India
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇪🇺 Europe
Even US is trading with them.
Never saw this level of hypocrisy even in Somalia and Uganda😂😂