Xi Calls For Hormuz to Reopen as China Balances Its Gulf Interests
The comments on the Strait of Hormuz by China’s leader, Xi Jinping, reflect Beijing’s complex relations with Iran and other Persian Gulf nations. Source link
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Iran War Live Updates: Vance Is Expected to Lead Talks in Pakistan, U.S. Officials Say
Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Islamabad, the officials said, as the end of the U.S.-Iran cease-fire drew near. Iran has not said whether its negotiators will attend. Source link
How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago. Source link
Novel approach needed for UK’s sick and unemployed
A shift to local initiatives may help more people back into work Source link
UK labour market stable before Gulf war
Employment was steady and pay in line with 2% inflation target in stale data Source link
Cabinet Office believed there was no need to vet Mandelson, Robbins says
Evidence comes after PM blamed civil servant for keeping him in the dark over vetting failure Source link
Pakistan Prepares Again for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
new video loaded: Pakistan Prepares Again for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, geared up to host a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Some Pakistanis expressed frustration about the heavy security while others said it’s an opportunity for the nation. By Shawn Paik April 21, 2026 Source link
New Zealand Declares Emergency in Capital After It Was Battered by Torrential Rain
There were landslides, flash floods and the closure of more than 100 schools in Wellington and the surrounding region. Source link
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. Source link