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French UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Blamed
A French UN peacekeeper was killed and three wounded in an attack in southern Lebanon, with President Macron directly blaming Hezbollah and demanding arrests.
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US Forces Push Into Indo-Pacific to Pursue Iran-Linked Ships, USS Miguel Keith Heads for Malacca
US 7th Fleet expands Iran enforcement beyond the Middle East as USS Miguel Keith approaches the Strait of Malacca, Sri Lanka's primary shipping corridor.
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US and Iran Set for Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Islamabad on Monday
Iranian sources confirm a second round of US-Iran peace negotiations will take place Monday in Pakistan as the ceasefire deadline looms.
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US Renews Russia Oil Sanctions Waiver for One Month Under Pressure
Trump administration extends the Russian oil waiver until May 16 after oil-importing nations push back, benefiting Sri Lanka's energy supply.
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G7 Finance Chiefs Call for Urgent Action to Limit Middle East War's Economic Cost
G7 finance ministers at IMF Spring Meetings reaffirm need for lasting peace amid mounting global economic damage from the conflict.
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Iran Has Agreed to Hand Over Enriched Uranium, Says Trump
Trump claims Iran agreed to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile as both sides inch closer to a deal ending the Middle East war.
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Iran Army Chief Declares Nation 'Unconquerable' at Ceremony for Returned Dena Crew
Major General Hatami warns any US ground invasion would fail as Iran welcomes home crew of destroyer sunk near Sri Lanka.
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Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz 'Completely Open' for All Vessels; Oil Prices Plunge
Iran's FM Araghchi declares Hormuz fully open for commercial shipping during ceasefire; Brent crude plunges 8.5% to $90.93 per barrel.
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Iran Rejects Temporary Ceasefire, Signals 'New Arrangements' for Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Deputy FM Khatibzadeh says Tehran will not accept any temporary ceasefire, demands comprehensive regional peace covering Lebanon to the Red Sea.
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NJC Demands Government Seek US Compensation for IRIS Dena Sinking in Sri Lanka's EEZ
The National Joint Committee says Sri Lanka is legally entitled to reparations for environmental damage from the warship sinking off Galle.
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Trump Says Iran War Should End 'Soon', Signals Weekend Meeting
US President expresses confidence in imminent agreement, urges Hezbollah to hold fire as Lebanon ceasefire begins.
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Trump Says He May Travel to Islamabad If Iran Deal Is Reached
US President Donald Trump signals he could personally attend Pakistan-hosted Iran talks — the first offer to visit the negotiating venue.
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Fire at Australia's Geelong Refinery Deepens Global Fuel Supply Squeeze
A fire at Viva Energy's Corio refinery in Geelong — producing 10% of Australia's fuel — adds supply pressure amid the Iran war crunch.
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China FM Tells Iran Reopening Hormuz Is 'Unanimous Demand' of International Community
Chinese FM Wang Yi told Iran's Araghchi in a phone call that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a unanimous international demand, urging freedom of navigation.
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US Will Resume Bombing Iran's Infrastructure If No Deal, Hegseth Warns
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth warned US forces are ready to resume strikes on Iranian infrastructure, power and energy targets if Tehran rejects a nuclear deal.
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Europe May Run Out of Jet Fuel in Six Weeks, IEA Warns
The IEA warned Europe faces jet fuel shortages within six weeks as Middle East supply, which provided 75 percent of European imports, remains disrupted.
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IMF Chief Warns of Physical Supply Breakdowns Beyond Oil: Naphtha, Helium Running Short
IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva says Hormuz-driven supply disruptions are already hitting naphtha and helium, and tanker lags mean pressure will intensify.
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire, Trump Announces
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire effective 5 p.m. ET April 16 after Washington talks between Netanyahu and Aoun, President Trump said.
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Israeli strike severs last bridge linking southern Lebanon to rest of country
A senior Lebanese security official says the strike 'shattered' the bridge and left no possibility of repair, deepening southern Lebanon's isolation.
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Pakistan Expects 'Major Breakthrough' in US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visits Tehran with a US message as sources say a nuclear breakthrough is near, with no dates set for further talks.
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Pope Leo attacks 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars in Cameroon address
Pope Leo said the world is 'being ravaged by a handful of tyrants' spending billions on war while healing and education go unfunded.
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Trump to invite Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun for White House talks
US President Trump says he will invite Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun to Washington for the first 'meaningful' Israel-Lebanon talks since 1983.
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Trump Says Israel-Lebanon Leader Talks to Happen Thursday; Hezbollah Signals Ceasefire
Trump says Israel-Lebanon leader talks will happen Thursday as Netanyahu convenes his security cabinet and Hezbollah signals ceasefire readiness.
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UNDP: 8.8 Million in Asia-Pacific at Risk of Poverty from Middle East Shock
A new UNDP assessment warns 8.8 million people across Asia-Pacific could fall into poverty from Middle East conflict shocks, with South Asia hardest hit.