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After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan? 

14 April 2026

As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, the country remains mired in one of the world’s worst humanitarian cris...

Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest 

14 April 2026

News|Jair Bolsonaro Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked that the United States send former intellige...

Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany 

14 April 2026

Ukraine and Germany have agreed a strategic defence partnership that will include cooperation in drone production and a ...

Why are the US, Iran arguing over duration of uranium enrichment ban? 

14 April 2026

As the diplomatic push to renew ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran continues, Washington and Tehran hav...

Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures 

14 April 2026

Bogota, Colombia – On November 20, 2025, Colombian police burst into a shipping container in Buenaventura, Colombia’...

Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel 

14 April 2026

News|Israel attacks Lebanon Italy has suspended a defence agreement with Israel that involves the exchange of military e...

Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments? 

14 April 2026

Islamabad, Pakistan – On April 11, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shook hands with United States Vice Preside...

How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked? 

14 April 2026

At least three tankers entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping data from LSEG and Kpler shows. Th...

How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape? 

14 April 2026

The United States naval blockade of Iran has come into effect as President Donald Trump’s administration tries to pres...

Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA 

14 April 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply cut its forecasts for global oil supply ⁠and demand growth, saying b...