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Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements.
Bulgaria’s ex-president Radev warns rivals may seek to discredit election result
Rumen Radev claims pro-EU forces aim to discredit the vote, as in Romania's annulled November 2024 after allegations of Russian influence.
Lithuania’s ruling coalition holds despite mounting dispute over new training ground
Lithuania’s governing coalition is expected to hold together despite mounting disagreements over plans to build a new military training ground in Kapciamiestis, leaders of the ruling parties, the SD.
Iran ceasefire begins but Netanyahu strikes Beirut as war in Lebanon intensifies
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran officially came into effect on April 8, but Israel ignore the deal and launched the biggest missile strike across the country since hostilities began.
IDF conducts largest strikes in Lebanon since start of war
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it had conducted its broadest attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon since the start of the ongoing war.
UAE, Kuwait intercept Iranian drones targeting oil and energy infrastructure
Kuwait says its air defences dealt with 28 Iranian drones since 8am, with strikes causing significant damage to oil infrastructure, power stations and water desalination plants in the south of the country.
BP leading effort to develop energy deposits in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
British energy giant reportedly interested in building new trans-Caspian energy corridor.
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Saudi Arabia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Saudi Arabia welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and praises Pakistan's mediation by PM Sharif and Field Marshal Munir.
Argentina revokes press credentials amid probe into alleged Russian disinformation network
Argentina has revoked press credentials for several local media outlets following allegations they were linked to a Russian-backed disinformation campaign uncovered by an international investigation.
UK's Starmer welcomes US-Israel-Iran ceasefire
Starmer welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and heads to the Gulf for talks on permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine’s drone strikes surpass Russia’s as production ramps up despite bottlenecks
Ukraine launched more cross-border drone strikes than Russia in March for the first time since the war began in 2022, as both sides expand unmanned capabilities.
Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues in Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has persisted despite the two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7.
Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan
In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan.
JD Vance praises Viktor Orban, accuses EU and Ukraine of meddling in Hungarian elections
Vance paid a visit to Budapest to endorse Donald Trump's strongest EU ally, just days before the pivotal elections on April 12.
Moldova’s PM says unification with Romania becoming increasingly realistic prospect
Reunification now being openly discussed at highest level in Moldova, though officials stress any decision would be for the population to decide.
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation
Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation, suspending threatened strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals a "step forward" in US-Iran talks, crediting Pakistani mediation.
Hungary's Orban says friendship elevated to new level in leaked talk with Putin
Leaked conversation reinforced narratives that Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, long seen as Russia’s strongest ally within the EU, often aligns with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interests.
Price of Russia’s Urals oil hits highest since 2013
Price of Russian Urals blend oil hit the highest in 13 years amid the supply squeeze fallout from the war in Iran
Hungarian election outcome may do little to ease EU funding deadlock for Ukraine
Ukraine’s access to tens of billions of euros in European Union support may remain uncertain regardless of the outcome of Hungary’s closely contested election this month.