Sunday, April 12, 2026

World Affairs

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets | US-Israel war on Iran News

Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities say the United States needs to do more if an agreement is...

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end | US-Israel war on Iran News

US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway and complaining no agreement...

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
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US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure

The US seizing of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes at an emergency meeting of the United...

Venezuela’s abducted leader Nicolas Maduro, wife appear in NYC court | US-Venezuela Tensions News

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro – recently abducted with his wife by US commandos from his home – has appeared in a federal courtroom...

India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

LightRocket via Getty ImagesIn 2000, India also signed an agreement with Russia for help in manufacturing the NAL's 15-seater Saras aircraft. The plane...

Colombia’s Petro promises to defend homeland amid Trump threats | Conflict News

President criticizes Trump, calling US threats an undue interference in Colombian internal matters under international law.Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Click here...

Tokyo fish auction sees bluefin tuna fetching record $3.2m

A bulky bluefin tuna made a splash at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market on Monday morning, fetching a record 510.3 million yen ($3.2m; £2.4m)...

Venezuela’s Maduro to appear in New York court: What to expect | Courts News

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is to appear in a New York court on Monday, two days after he was abducted by US special...
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