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Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Jeddah to begin a four-day diplomatic trip through Saudi

2026 Iran war — Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Jeddah to begin a four-day diplomatic trip through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to push for a second round of Iran–U.S. peace

Two people are arrested in Watford on suspicion of arson in an attempted attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue

Antisemitism in the United Kingdom — Two people are arrested in Watford on suspicion of arson in an attempted attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in North Finchley, London, England. The Metropolitan Police are treatin

Christine Fréchette is sworn in as Premier of Quebec, Canada, succeeding François Legault.

Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — Christine Fréchette is sworn in as Premier of Quebec, Canada, succeeding François Legault. [https://montrealgazette.com/news/provincial-news/provincial-politics/christine-frechette

The U.S. says that it has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire, although there is ongoing engagement

2026 Iran war — The U.S. says that it has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire, although there is ongoing engagement between Iran and the U.S. towards a peace deal. [https://aje.news/lxeq57

Donors pledge €1.3 billion (US$1.5 billion) in foreign aid for Sudan at an international conference in

Humanitarian impact of the Sudanese civil war — Donors pledge €1.3 billion (US$1.5 billion) in foreign aid for Sudan at an international conference in Berlin, Germany, marking the fourth anniversary of the beginning of Sudan's c

A Taiwanese court sentences six current and former military personnel to prison terms of four and a half to

Chinese intelligence activity abroad — A Taiwanese court sentences six current and former military personnel to prison terms of four and a half to eight and a half years for espionage offenses, including organizing netw

At least 20 people are killed and 36 others are severely burnt in an explosion at a privately-owned power

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — At least 20 people are killed and 36 others are severely burnt in an explosion at a privately-owned power station in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India. [https://www.ndtv.com/indi

The Pakistani energy ministry announces daily power outages of about two hours during evening peak demand

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — The Pakistani energy ministry announces daily power outages of about two hours during evening peak demand periods throughout the country, except in Hyderabad and Karachi, to reduce

Twelve people are killed and hundreds of homes are damaged after heavy rains across Haiti.

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Twelve people are killed and hundreds of homes are damaged after heavy rains across Haiti. [https://apnews.com/article/haiti-flooding-northwest-destroyed-rains-b45d5a45943ba4fc16c4

English artists Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis, Phil Collins, and Sade, and

Somali Civil War — English artists Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis, Phil Collins, and Sade, and American artists Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan, are announced as the 2026 i

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian tells French president Emmanuel Macron that the Islamabad Talks did not

2026 Iran war — Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian tells French president Emmanuel Macron that the Islamabad Talks did not lead to a deal because the United States took "maximalist positions" and

Oil prices decline, with West Texas Intermediate for May delivery falling 6.2% to US$92.94 per barrel and

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Oil prices decline, with West Texas Intermediate for May delivery falling 6.2% to US$92.94 per barrel and Brent Crude decreasing 3.77% to $95.61, amid expectations of reduced tensi

Japan records its lowest-ever net greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal year 2024, falling 1.9% to 994 million

Climate change in Japan — Japan records its lowest-ever net greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal year 2024, falling 1.9% to 994 million tonnes due to reduced energy use and increased reliance on nuclear and r

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni announces that Italy is suspending the automatic renewal of an

Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni announces that Italy is suspending the automatic renewal of an agreement with Israel on exchanging military equipment and technology "in view

The founder of the property development company Evergrande Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to several charges,

Chinese property sector crisis (2020–present) — The founder of the property development company Evergrande Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to several charges, including fundraising fraud and illegally taking public deposits, at a trial

In the Republic of Ireland, the Government of the 34th Dáil wins a no confidence vote tabled by Sinn Féin

2026 Irish fuel protests — In the Republic of Ireland, the Government of the 34th Dáil wins a no confidence vote tabled by Sinn Féin over its handling of recent fuel protests. [https://www.bbc.com/news/artic

Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif says that he will visit fellow mediators in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and

2026 Iran war — Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif says that he will visit fellow mediators in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Ankara, Turkey, to push for a second round of talks between Iran and t

The Norwegian government announces that Ukraine will produce drones in the country as part of a bilateral

Norway–Ukraine relations — The Norwegian government announces that Ukraine will produce drones in the country as part of a bilateral defence cooperation agreement. Norway will support the production of Ukrai

A 19-year-old man opens fire at a school in Siverek, Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey, wounding 16 people, before

2026 Siverek school shooting — A 19-year-old man opens fire at a school in Siverek, Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey, wounding 16 people, before killing himself. [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/14/europe/turkey-school-sh

Constitutional crisis in Somalia, Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

2026 Irish fuel protests — Constitutional crisis in Somalia, Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign, Naval blockade of Iran

2026 Iran war — 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign, Naval blockade of Iran

Spanish airline Iberia announces the suspension of flights to Cuba from June to late October due to fuel

2026 Cuban crisis — Spanish airline Iberia announces the suspension of flights to Cuba from June to late October due to fuel supply constraints and reduced passenger demand linked to the U.S.-imposed

Eleven people are killed after a cement mixer truck collided with a van in Thane district, India.

Chinese property sector crisis — Eleven people are killed after a cement mixer truck collided with a van in Thane district, India. [https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/thane-road-accident-cement-truck-

Colombian environment minister Irene Vélez Torres approves the cull of dozens of wild hippos brought to the

Hippopotamuses in Colombia — Colombian environment minister Irene Vélez Torres approves the cull of dozens of wild hippos brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s with Torres saying up to