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Three charged over attempted arson attack on Iran International office in London
Three British nationals have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life after an ignited container was thrown at the London offices of Iran International broadcaster Volant Media.
Iran hardliners attack Araghchi's Hormuz tweet as 'incomplete and misleading'
Iranian hardline media have criticised Foreign Minister Araghchi for posting an incomplete tweet announcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it poor communication and demanding tighter messaging control.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping under ceasefire terms
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping for the rest of the two-week ceasefire under three conditions, with Trump saying the US naval blockade will remain in force against Iran only.
Syria takes control of all former US military bases
Syria has taken full control of all military sites formerly used by US forces, completing the handover process.
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Unable to use northern Iranian roads, truckers are forced to wait their turn for a ferry crossing.
Bulgaria vote set to deliver Radev win but no clear majority
Despite the strong lead, ex-president Rumen Radev is unlikely to secure an outright majority and will need coalition partners to form a stable government.
BlackRock among big funds backing Uzbek state’s first foray on to global equity markets
Asset managers sign cornerstone deals for $300mn of IPO global depositary receipts in Uzbekistan’s national investment fund UzNIF.
Russia publishes European address of Ukrainian drone-makers
Russia’s defence ministry has released what it said were the names and addresses of Ukrainian-linked enterprises across Europe involved in the production of UAVs used in strikes against Russian territory.
Nigeria signs $1bn steel investment deal with India's Rashmi Metaliks Group
Nigeria has signed a $1bn investment agreement with India’s Rashmi Metaliks Group as Abuja steps up efforts to rebuild domestic steel production, reduce imports and expand higher-value industrial output from its mineral resources
Bulgaria opens radioactive waste repository on Romanian border
Bulgaria has opened a national repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste at Radiana near Kozloduy, with 60-year operational capacity and €76mn in EBRD funding.
China backs US-Iran ceasefire and talks
China's Wang Yi has told Iran's foreign minister Araghchi that Beijing supports the ceasefire and ongoing US-Iran talks, saying a window for peace is opening amid the war.
Iran considering petrochemical imports after Israeli strikes hit output
Iran may turn to imports of petrochemical products to supply feedstock for downstream industries after US-Israeli air strikes hit its main production hubs earlier this month, a government spokesperson said.
Trump claims Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak directly as IDF expands buffer zone
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak directly with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on April 16.
US taps Gulf allies, warns Chinese banks in stepped-up Iran sanctions push
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 15 in Washington that the US is working with Persian Gulf allies to obtain data on bank accounts linked to members of the Iranian government and is contacting international lenders, including in China
Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar moves fast to consolidate power and take down the Orban system
Acting quickly to consolidate his power and remake the political scene, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar detonated several political bombs in a single day on April 15.
Trump says China agreed to stop arming Iran in exchange for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Trump claims China agreed to halt arms supplies to Iran in exchange for US efforts to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a Xi Jinping meeting planned in coming weeks.
Iran says it arrested separatist leader and 30 suspects linked to Mossad
Iran's intelligence ministry claims it arrested a separatist leader and 30 suspects with alleged Mossad links across six provinces, seizing weapons and breaking up smuggling cells.
World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum
The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East.
Donald Trump will not accept the Israel Prize as previously planned
Israeli media report that U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Israel’s Independence Day celebrations on April 22 or accept the Israel Prize planned in his honour.
Israeli high court hears petition demanding Netanyahu fire Ben-Gvir
Israel's High Court of Justice convened to hear a petition demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explain why he has not removed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.