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15,981 storiesDemonstrators in New York City, U.S., are detained during a anti-Israel protest calling for an end to U.S.
Gaza war protests in the United States — Demonstrators in New York City, U.S., are detained during a anti-Israel protest calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel. Protesters also oppose the US-Israel strikes in Iran and L
Provisional results reveal that finance minister Romuald Wadagni won in a landslide victory with 94% of the
2026 Beninese presidential election — Provisional results reveal that finance minister Romuald Wadagni won in a landslide victory with 94% of the vote. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/benins-finance-minister-wada
World Aquatics says that they will allow athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete under their national
Boycott of Russia and Belarus — World Aquatics says that they will allow athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete under their national anthems and flag. [https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/48474195/world
In a notice to seafarers, the U.S.
2026 Iran war — In a notice to seafarers, the U.S. Central Command announces that a blockade of Iranian ports is now in effect, with all unauthorized vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Se
Philippine president Bongbong Marcos suspends excises on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas to reduce
2026 Philippine energy crisis — Philippine president Bongbong Marcos suspends excises on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas to reduce household fuel costs amid rising global oil prices linked to the Iran war. [
Five people are killed after two cars collided into each other head-on in Kings County, California, United
Chinese property sector crisis — Five people are killed after two cars collided into each other head-on in Kings County, California, United States. [https://kmph.com/news/local/five-killed-in-head-on-crash-on-hwy-
The Bahraini foreign ministry summons the chargé d'affaires of Iraq over "continued malicious drone attacks"
Bahrain–Iraq relations — The Bahraini foreign ministry summons the chargé d'affaires of Iraq over "continued malicious drone attacks" against the country and other Gulf Cooperation Council states from Iraq
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, is charged with influence peddling and corruption
Corruption in Spain — Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, is charged with influence peddling and corruption in the private sector. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-0
Following victories in three federal by-elections, the Liberal Party of Canada wins a majority government
By-elections to the 45th Canadian Parliament — Following victories in three federal by-elections, the Liberal Party of Canada wins a majority government nearly a year after the 2025 Canadian federal election. [https://www.reute
Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran resumes its operations during the ceasefire, initially with a limited staff.
Azerbaijan–Iran relations — Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran resumes its operations during the ceasefire, initially with a limited staff. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/eurasia/azerbaijans-embassy-in-tehran-resumes-
U.S. president Donald Trump announces a U.S. naval blockade of Iran and the strait "effective immediately,"
2026 Iran war — U.S. president Donald Trump announces a U.S. naval blockade of Iran and the strait "effective immediately," which will "seek and interdict" any vessel that paid Iran's toll to cros
In theatre, Punch wins Best New Play and Paddington: The Musical wins seven prizes, including Best New
2026 Laurence Olivier Awards — In theatre, Punch wins Best New Play and Paddington: The Musical wins seven prizes, including Best New Musical, at the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards. [https://apnews.com/article/oli
Peruvians vote to elect 130 members of the Chamber of Deputies and 60 members of a newly created senate,
2026 Peruvian general election — Peruvians vote to elect 130 members of the Chamber of Deputies and 60 members of a newly created senate, while also determining the top two presidential candidates that will advanc
In golf, Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back titles at the Masters Tournament.
2026 Masters Tournament — In golf, Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back titles at the Masters Tournament. [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/apr/12/golf-the-masters-2026-final-round-live ( The Guardian
Saudi Arabia announces the restoration of its East–West Crude Oil Pipeline and other energy facilities
2026 Iran war — Saudi Arabia announces the restoration of its East–West Crude Oil Pipeline and other energy facilities following an Iranian attack. [https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/04
The Saudi foreign ministry summons the ambassador of Iraq over "continued attacks and threats" against it and
Iraq–Saudi Arabia relations — The Saudi foreign ministry summons the ambassador of Iraq over "continued attacks and threats" against it and other Gulf Arab states from Iraqi territory. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en
Peruvian police and prosecutors conduct searches at the electoral authority's headquarters and a private
2026 Peruvian general election — Peruvian police and prosecutors conduct searches at the electoral authority's headquarters and a private company as part of an investigation into delays in delivering voting materi
The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States conclude in Islamabad,
2026 Iran war — The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States conclude in Islamabad, Pakistan, after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiatio
Exit polls show Popular Force's Keiko Fujimori leading the presidential election with about 16 percent of the
2026 Peruvian general election — Exit polls show Popular Force's Keiko Fujimori leading the presidential election with about 16 percent of the vote, with no candidate securing a majority and a run-off expected bet
U.S. vice president JD Vance, who led the American delegation in the ceasefire talks, says that the two sides
2026 Iran war — U.S. vice president JD Vance, who led the American delegation in the ceasefire talks, says that the two sides have not reached a deal to end the war, with disagreement over nuclear
Beninese citizens vote to elect a president that will succeed the incumbent Patrice Talon and serve for the
2026 Beninese presidential election — Beninese citizens vote to elect a president that will succeed the incumbent Patrice Talon and serve for the next seven years. Finance minister Romuald Wadagni and FCBE candidate Pa
Pakistani deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar urges Iran and the U.S.
2026 Iran war — Pakistani deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar urges Iran and the U.S. to uphold their commitment to observe a ceasefire after Vance said that both sides didn't reach an agreement. Dar
Hungarians vote to elect all 199 members of the National Assembly.
2026 Hungarian parliamentary election — Hungarians vote to elect all 199 members of the National Assembly. The incumbent prime minister, Viktor Orbán, who was seeking a fifth consecutive term in office, concedes defeat a

The American Automobile Association reports that the United States national average gas price has reached
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — The American Automobile Association reports that the United States national average gas price has reached $4.02 a gallon, the highest since 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukra

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surges over 1,000 points and the Nasdaq increases to 3.4% after Iranian
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surges over 1,000 points and the Nasdaq increases to 3.4% after Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran has signaled it is willing to en