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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Trump describes the ceasefire agreement as a victory (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/08/trump-ceasefire-with-iran-is-a-pivotal-moment-and-a-message-of-strength-to-the-world/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The United States Is Self-Destructing Amid Empire Collapse (<em><strong><a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-2027-federal-budget-pentagon/">thenation.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Are we witnessing the end of the US in NATO? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/watch-are-we-witnessing-the-end-of-the-us-in-nato">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Polish President Nawrocki demands PM Tusk sues EU over Mercosur (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/04/polish-president-nawrocki-demands-pm-tusk-sues-eu-over-mercosur/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>P&#233;ter Magyar&#8217;s revolt: The insider challenging Hungary&#8217;s Viktor Orb&#225;n - POLITICO (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.eu%2Farticle%2Fpeter-magyars-revolt-the-insider-challenging-hungarys-viktor-orban%2F">politico.eu</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/peter-magyars-revolt-the-insider-challenging-hungarys-viktor-orban/">&#127469;&#127482;</a></p></li><li><p>Polish Government accuses opposition over crypto currency market turmoil - Brussels Signal (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/04/polish-government-accuses-opposition-over-crypto-currency-market-turmoil/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approves ceasefire with US and Israel (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-approves-ceasefire-with-us-and-israel-500307">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US-Iran ceasefire &#8216;a major problem domestically&#8217; for Netanyahu - France 24 (<em><strong><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/us-iran-truce-a-major-problem-domestically-for-netanyahu">france24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran to charge $2 million from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/iran-to-charge-2-million-from-ships-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz-500369">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Russia&#8217;s Central Election Commission says candidates can campaign on Telegram  (<em><strong><a href="https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/04/08/russia-s-central-election-commission-says-candidates-can-campaign-on-telegram">meduza.io</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Several dead in fresh Ukraine, Russia strikes (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/several-dead-in-fresh-ukraine-russia-strikes-220736">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Farewell to the &#8220;May decrees&#8221;: Why Russia has abandoned salary targets for doctors and teachers (<em><strong><a href="https://theins.press/en/economics/291219">theins.press</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>On rare China visit, Taiwan&#8217;s opposition leader calls for reconciliation (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/on-rare-china-visit-taiwans-opposition-leader-calls-for-reconciliation">aljazeera.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>North Korea launches ballistic missiles after declaring South &#8216;most hostile enemy&#8217;  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missiles-after-declaring-south-most-hostile-enemy">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;Neighbours matter more than ever&#8217;: China, Australia vow more contact amid global tension | South China Morning Post (<em><strong><a href="https://www.scmp.com/print/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349341/neighbours-matter-more-ever-china-australia-vow-more-contact-amid-global-tension">scmp.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Shehbaz Sharif: Copy-paste gone wrong? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif&#8217;s &#8216;draft&#8217; blunder on X over US-Iran ceasefire deal (<em><strong><a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/copy-paste-gone-wrong-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharifs-draft-blunder-on-x-over-us-iran-ceasefire-deal/articleshow/130102087.cms">timesofindia.indiatimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Constitution amendment task force holds first meeting today (<em><strong><a href="https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/08/constitution-amendment-task-force-holds-first-meeting-today">kathmandupost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Rautahat fears worse monsoon as India strengthens 50-year-old dam (<em><strong><a href="https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/rautahat-fears-worse-monsoon-as-india-strengthens-50-year-old-dam">kathmandupost.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; the Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens (<em><strong><a href="https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712430">koreaherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>12 million barrels of Venezuelan oil may reach India this month (<em><strong><a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/business/commodities/12-million-barrels-of-venezuelan-oil-may-reach-india-this-month-10624516/">indianexpress.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/motoring/3233128/brazil-blacklists-byd-for-slave-labour-conditions-at-its-biggest-plant-outside-china">bangkokpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>&#8216;Our geography is our oil&#8217;: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/our-geography-is-our-oil-why-djibouti-hosts-many-foreign-military-bases">aljazeera.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa&#8217;s most densely populated nation (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/rwanda-protect-farmland-africas-densely-populated-nation-131827787">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation (<em><strong><a href="https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/africa/2026-04-08-madagascar-declares-state-of-emergency-over-energy-situation/">sowetan.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Artemis II reaches moon, breaking distance record (<em><strong><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/world/artemis-ii-mission-to-the-moon-photos-show-first-ever-glimpse-of-far-side-of-moon/article_88253eca-8546-4aa3-a834-9dc00fbafa18.html">thestar.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Australia says it can&#8217;t go it alone on social media ban for kids (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/australia-cant-go-at-it-alone-on-social-media-ban-for-kids-says-ambassador-diplomat-angus-campbell/">politico.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>How Ultra-Nationalism Is Dismantling the World Order (<em><strong><a href="https://www.socialeurope.eu/empire-resurgent-how-ultra-nationalism-is-dismantling-the-world-order">socialeurope.eu</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/ceasefire-between-iran-and-us-israel/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Trump is &#8216;bloodthirsty, like a mad dog&#8217; about Iran escalation: insider (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rawstory.com/trump-bloodthirsty-on-iran-report/">rawstory.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Tucker Carlson blasts Donald Trump over f-word Iran post: Who do you think you are? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/donal-trump-iran-threat-easter-post-tucker-carlson-response-2892724-2026-04-07">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Vance delivers pre-election boost for Orban (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/vance-delivers-pre-election-boost-for-orban-220739">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>French high-speed train strikes military convoy, killing TGV driver and injuring 27 (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/04/french-high-speed-train-strikes-military-convoy-killing-tgv-driver-and-injuring-27/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Hungarian army to guard TurkStream pipeline after explosives found near Serbian border (<em><strong><a href="https://uawire.org/hungarian-army-to-guard-turkstream-pipeline-after-explosives-found-near-serbian-border">uawire.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>I was conscripted in Norway. Here&#8217;s how it could work in Britain (<em><strong><a href="https://inews.co.uk/news/world/conscripted-norway-heres-how-could-work-britain-4264259?ITO=newsnow">inews.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Report: 4 Israeli soldiers accused of spying for Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260407-report-4-israeli-soldiers-accused-of-spying-for-iran/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>General Avivi to TML: Iran Needs &#8216;Plague of Darkness&#8217;&#8212;Elimination of Electricity Plants Will Halt Regime  (<em><strong><a href="https://themedialine.org/top-stories/general-avivi-to-tml-iran-needs-plague-of-darkness-elimination-of-electricity-plants-will-halt-regime/">themedialine.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Mojtaba Khamenei unable to exercise power (<em><strong><a href="https://defence24.com/geopolitics/mojtaba-khamenei-unable-to-exercise-power">defence24.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Ukrainian drones strike Ust-Luga port in Leningrad region, disrupting Russian oil exports (<em><strong><a href="https://uawire.org/ukrainian-drones-strike-ust-luga-port-in-leningrad-region-disrupting-russian-oil-exports">uawire.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Demand for Russian energy rises amid worsening Middle East crisis (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/cis-countries/kremlin-demand-for-russian-energy-rises-amid-worsening-middle-east-crisis-500174">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/reuters-russia-supplies-iran-with-cyber-support-spy-imagery-to-hone-attacks-ukraine-says-500182">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/taiwan-opposition-leader-makes-rare-visit-to-china-220738">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>China strategy amid war US Iran wary (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-war-china-xi-jinping-strategic-calm-us-trump-enemy-mistakes-2892706-2026-04-07">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Kim Ju Ae: Cameo or heir? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.dailynk.com/english/is-kim-ju-ae-really-north-koreas-next-leader/">dailynk.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Australian soldier arrested for war crimes in Afghanistan (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/australian-soldier-arrested-for-war-crimes-in-afghanistan-220737">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Bangladesh&#8217;s foreign minister visits India in bid to mend strained tie (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/bangladesh-khalilur-rahman-delhi-sheikh-hasina-b2952764.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan&#8217;s Search for Diplomatic Relevance Amid the Iran War (<em><strong><a href="https://thediplomat.com/2026/04/pakistans-search-for-diplomatic-relevance-amid-the-iran-war/">thediplomat.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; the Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Cuba&#8217;s communists will reap what they have sown (<em><strong><a href="https://capx.co/cubas-communists-will-reap-what-they-have-sown">capx.co</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US denounces Cuba&#8217;s &#8216;economic bombing&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711703">koreaherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Wave of antisemitic incidents hit Rio de Janeiro on Passover (<em><strong><a href="https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-892318">jpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>In Ghana Town, a &#8216;stateless&#8217; future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/4/7/in-ghana-town-a-stateless-future-for-hundreds-born-and-raised-in-gambia">aljazeera.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Somalia&#8217;s first offshore drilling project underway (<em><strong><a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/04/07/2026/somalias-first-offshore-drilling-project-underway">semafor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Macky Sall&#8217;s UN bid: A stress test for the African Union (<em><strong><a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/869912-macky-salls-un-bid-a-stress-test-for-the-african-union.html">premiumtimesng.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. Offbeat</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Astronauts head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/clyr8k06jv7t">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Woman gives birth on a plane - but the baby&#8217;s nationality sparks a debate (<em><strong><a href="https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/07/woman-gives-birth-a-plane-babys-nationality-sparks-a-debate-27882484/?ito=newsnow-feed">metro.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>University of Haifa student finds 12th-century Crusader sword off Israel coast (<em><strong><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/travel/student-accidentally-finds-crusader-era-sword-after-chasing-off-suspected-thieves">foxnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/mojtaba-khamenei-unable-to-exercise-power/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Arab American Heritage Month in US begins amid war, racism (<em><strong><a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-american-heritage-month-us-begins-amid-war-racism">newarab.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump&#8217;s Easter Message Citing &#8220;Allah&#8221; and Threatening Iran Stuns US Politicians (<em><strong><a href="https://www.novinite.com/articles/237884/Trump%E2%80%99s+Easter+Message+Citing+%E2%80%9CAllah%E2%80%9D+and+Threatening+Iran+Stuns+US+Politicians">novinite.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Donald Trump: Kurds Seize U.S.-Supplied Weapons Intended for Iranian Protesters (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/donald-trump-kurds-seize-u-s-supplied-weapons-intended-for-iranian-protesters/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>32 Migrants Rescued, 71 Missing Off Italy Coast (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/06/32-migrants-rescued-71-missing-off-italy-coast/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/if-magyar-wins-in-hungary-not-easy-for-the-eu">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>UK allocates 45,000 seasonal work quotas for Central Asia, 30% of them for Kyrgyzstan (<em><strong><a href="https://akipress.com/news:888946:UK_allocates_45,000_seasonal_work_quotas_for_Central_Asia,_30__of_them_for_Kyrgyzstan/">akipress.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>IDF assassinated IRGC Intelligence chief Majid Khademi (<em><strong><a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892199">jpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran Issues Warning To Trump After Vulgar Easter Message (<em><strong><a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article315311793.html">miamiherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Middle East War: Iran war triggers N-race. But these countries gave up their nukes (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-war-us-israel-triggers-nuclear-weapons-race-south-africa-ukraine-belarus-gave-up-nukes-2889465-2026-04-06">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Ukrainian Defense Forces Strike Sheskharis Oil Terminal in Novorossiysk (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-defense-forces-strike-sheskharis-oil-terminal-in-novorossiysk/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Kyrgyzstan and Russia&#8217;s Tatarstan launch new platform for energy sector development (<em><strong><a href="https://www.trend.az/business/green-economy/4171578.html">trend.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia says new road bridge to North Korea set to open this summer (<em><strong><a href="https://www.nknews.org/2026/04/russia-says-new-road-bridge-to-north-korea-set-to-open-this-summer/">nknews.org</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>S. Korea eyes moon landing in 2030 (<em><strong><a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/s-korea-eyes-moon-landing-in-2030">straitstimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>China has always been ready for energy crisis (<em><strong><a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/this-is-not-chinas-war-but-beijing-started-preparing-for-it-years-ago">straitstimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Japan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz (<em><strong><a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/japan-owned-tanker-crosses-strait-hormuz-6038566">channelnewsasia.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Bangladesh: At least 98 children die of suspected measles outbreak in three weeks (<em><strong><a href="https://scroll.in/latest/1091901/bangladesh-at-least-98-children-die-of-suspected-measles-outbreak-in-three-weeks">scroll.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Nearly 100 dead in Afghanistan in storms and earthquakes (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/nearly-100-dead-in-afghanistan-in-storms-and-earthquakes">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>North Korea plans to &#8216;get along well&#8217; with America, distances itself from Tehran, hints Seoul  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/north-korea-plans-to-get-along-well-with-america-distances-itself-from-tehran-hints-seoul/cid/2154831">telegraphindia.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; the Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Chile and Argentina seek to &#8220;confront common enemies&#8221; in Kast&#8217;s first state visit  (<em><strong><a href="https://en.mercopress.com/2026/04/06/chile-and-argentina-seek-to-confront-common-enemies-in-kast-s-first-state-visit">en.mercopress.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Starlink in Cuba: the Banned Antenna That Challenges Etecsa&#8217;s Monopoly (<em><strong><a href="https://translatingcuba.com/starlink-in-cuba-the-banned-antenna-that-challenges-etecsas-monopoly/">translatingcuba.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The Cash Crisis in Cuba - Havana Times (<em><strong><a href="https://havanatimes.org/features/the-cash-crisis-in-cuba/">havanatimes.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>How North Korea built its African empire of stone and steel (<em><strong><a href="https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-african-monument-network-satellite-part-2/">dailynk.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710828">koreaherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Nigeria army says 65 &#8216;bandits&#8217; killed in single operation as dozens die in fresh attacks (<em><strong><a href="https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/660280/world/nigeria-army-says-65-bandits-killed-in-single-operation-as-dozens-die-in-fresh-attacks">saudigazette.com.sa</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/trumps-easter-message-citing-allah/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Canada strengthens its economic security in the Arctic (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/05/canada-launches-advanced-icebreaker-to-bolster-its-control-in-the-arctic/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US prepares to use close to entire stealth missile arsenal in Iran strikes (<em><strong><a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892077">jpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump sets Monday deadline for Iran: Make a deal or face hell (<em><strong><a href="https://www.easterneye.biz/trump-sets-monday-deadline-for-iran-make-a-deal-or-face-hell/">easterneye.biz</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>German men aged 17-45 may need military approval for long stays abroad (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3nr83xyvo">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Serbian president: Explosives found near gas pipeline to Hungary (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/05/serbian-president-explosives-found-near-gas-pipeline-to-hungary">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>French boats set sail from Marseille to join Gaza aid Flotilla (<em><strong><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/french-boats-set-sail-from-marseille-to-join-gaza-aid-flotilla">france24.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Iran Is Piercing Israel&#8217;s Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases (<em><strong><a href="https://www.twz.com/land/iran-is-piercing-israels-ballistic-missile-defenses-with-high-altitude-cluster-warhead-releases">twz.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Explosions Rock Haifa as Iranian Missiles Target Northern Israel (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/05/explosions-rock-haifa-as-iranian-missiles-target-northern-israel/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran Warns of Nuclear Risks After Attacks on Bushehr Facility (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/05/iran-warns-of-nuclear-risks-after-attacks-on-its-facilities/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Expert says there is no Russian spring offensive (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/expert-says-there-is-no-russian-spring-offensive">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Fuel reservoir hit at Russia&#8217;s Primorsk, Norsi refinery on fire after drone attacks (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-04-05-fuel-reservoir-hit-at-russias-primorsk-norsi-refinery-on-fire-after-drone-attacks/">timeslive.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelensky travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-trade-deadly-strikes-zelensky-travels-istanbul-talks-erdogan">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Why China is worried by Japan&#8217;s plans to change rules on arms sales | South China Morning Post (<em><strong><a href="https://www.scmp.com/print/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349045/why-china-worried-japans-plans-change-rules-arms-sales">scmp.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>China unveils handheld coil gun that works like a &#8216;less deadly&#8217; pistol (<em><strong><a href="https://www.scmp.com/print/news/china/military/article/3349089/china-unveils-handheld-coil-gun-works-less-deadly-pistol">scmp.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;Mysterious glowing object&#8217; seen streaking through Indonesian skies (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/asia/indonesia-lampung-banten-glowing-object-space-debris-cz-3b-rocket">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>India resumes Iranian oil purchases after 7 year hiatus amid Mideast conflict (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/india-resumes-iranian-oil-purchases-after-7-year-hiatus-amid-mideast-conflict/3892110">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan adds Turkish-made MILGEM warship to naval fleet in Karachi (<em><strong><a href="https://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/pakistan-adds-turkish-made-milgem-warship-to-naval-fleet-in-karachi-3716676">en.yenisafak.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Rohingya council condemns Min Aung Hlaing&#8217;s presidency as illegitimate (<em><strong><a href="https://en.yenisafak.com/world/rohingya-council-condemns-min-aung-hlaings-presidency-as-illegitimate-3716683">en.yenisafak.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; the Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Dozens killed in Haiti massacre as international force trickles in (<em><strong><a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article315303920.html">miamiherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>One dead, almost 50 injured in Lima football stadium collapse (<em><strong><a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article315304663.html">miamiherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Buenos Aires Declares Iranian Envoy &#8216;Persona Non Grata&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kurdistan24.net%2Fen%2Fstory%2F905766%2Fbuenos-aires-declares-iranian-envoy-persona-non-grata">kurdistan24.net</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/905766/buenos-aires-declares-iranian-envoy-persona-non-grata">&#127466;&#127480;</a></p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Somalia sends weapons to central region after ouster of regional leader (<em><strong><a href="https://www.somaliguardian.com/news/somalia-news/somalia-sends-weapons-to-central-region-after-ouster-of-regional-leader/">somaliguardian.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>SA has 12 million children deeply in need (<em><strong><a href="https://www.news24.com/business/economy/sa-has-12-million-children-deeply-in-need-20260405-0752">news24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Bandits attack churches in Kaduna, kill seven during Easter service (<em><strong><a href="https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/04/05/just-in-bandits-attack-churches-in-kaduna-kill-seven-during-easter-service/">politicsnigeria.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Artemis senses far side of the Moon, astronauts call it absolutely sensational (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/artemis-astronauts-first-to-see-far-side-of-the-moon-call-it-absolutely-sensational">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward moon (<em><strong><a href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260405/artemis-ii-toilet-acts-up-again-as-astronauts-speed-toward-moon">koreatimes.co.kr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/pope-leo-marks-easter-pontiff-call-hope-amid-131740375">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/german-men-aged-17-45-may-need-military-approval/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Good morning!</strong></p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1. US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>The United States is no friend of Europe (<em><strong><a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/geopolitics/2026/04/the-united-states-is-no-friend-of-europe">newstatesman.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Donald Trump asks for $152m to reopen Alcatraz prison (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3dlpk0zzy1o">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>USA Loses A-10 Attack Aircraft in Persian Gulf Region (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/usa-loses-a-10-attack-aircraft-iran-war/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump wants the world to buy more US oil. He might regret it. (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/03/trump-us-oil-exports-00856780">politico.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol start="5"><li><p>Explosion Hits pro-Israel Centre in the Netherlands (<em><strong><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73231">kyivpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Five EU countries urge windfall tax on energy firms amid hostilities in Mideast (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/five-eu-countries-urge-windfall-tax-on-energy-firms-amid-hostilities-in-mideast/3891595">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Mafia boss Roberto Mazzarella arrested in Italy on suspicion of murder Herald (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/mafia-boss-roberto-mazzarella-arrested-in-italy-on-suspicion-of-murder">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Is anti-Orb&#225;n journalism an offshoot of foreign intelligence services? - Brussels Signal (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/04/special-investigation-is-anti-orban-journalism-an-offshoot-of-foreign-intelligence-services/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol start="9"><li><p>T&#252;rkiye says second Turkish-owned ship has crossed Hormuz strait (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/europe/turkiye-says-second-turkish-owned-ship-has-crossed-hormuz-strait-499732">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran approves humanitarian passage through Strait of Hormuz: Report (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-approves-humanitarian-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz-report/3891636">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran shoots down US jet: Has the F-35, the world&#8217;s most advanced jet, failed the practical exam? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us-f-35-stealth-fighter-jet-hit-iranian-forces-raises-questions-iran-war-america-2891072-2026-04-04">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/japanese-french-and-omani-vessels-cross-strait-hormuz">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol start="13"><li><p>Russia Replaces Dutch Components in Shaheds with Chinese and Taiwanese Ones (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russia-replaces-dutch-components-in-shaheds/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>At least five dead in Russian drone attack on Nikopol market (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/at-least-five-dead-and-19-injured-in-russian-attack-on-market-in-nikopol-dnipropetrovsk-region">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Unknown drones hit Russian Tolyatti, two chemical plants erupt in flames (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/cis-countries/unknown-drones-hit-russian-tolyatti-two-chemical-plants-erupt-in-flames-499725">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The Kremlin: There will be no calming of the situation in Ukraine without Kyiv&#8217;s withdrawal from Donbas (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/03/the-kremlin-there-will-be-no-calming-of-the-situation-in-ukraine-without-kyivs-withdrawal-from-donbas/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol start="17"><li><p>Japan PM set to visit over Hormuz, rare earths (<em><strong><a href="https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2026/04/04/japan-prime-minister-australia">thenewdaily.com.au</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/china/chinese-politburo-member-ma-xingrui-under-investigation-anti-graft-watchdog">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>S. Korea to deploy &#8216;Korean Iron Dome&#8217; system by 2029 (<em><strong><a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article315295529.html">miamiherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol start="20"><li><p>Afghanistan quake leaves eight of a family dead near Kabul (<em><strong><a href="https://www.easterneye.biz/afghanistan-earthquake-kabul-province-badakhshan/">easterneye.biz</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-04-04-india-makes-first-iranian-oil-buy-in-seven-years-with-no-payment-problems/">timeslive.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan: Conditions in Balochistan province due to floods (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/04/pakistan-flood-death-toll-rises-hundreds-of-homes-destroyed-in-balochistan/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;Figment of imagination&#8217;: Pakistan rejects reports of failure to initiate US, Iran talks (<em><strong><a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/figment-of-imagination-pakistan-rejects-reports-of-failure-to-initiate-us-iran-talks/articleshow/130014984.cms">timesofindia.indiatimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; the Carribean</strong></h4><ol start="24"><li><p>1 dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peru-soccer-alejandro-villanueva-stadium-alianza-lima-universitario-crush-rally/">cbsnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Easter islands (<em><strong><a href="https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/easter-islands.phtml">batimes.com.ar</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Yelling Personal Feats (<em><strong><a href="https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/op-ed/yelling-personal-feats.phtml">batimes.com.ar</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Venezuelans dare to hope again 3 months after capture of Maduro (<em><strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/03/nx-s1-5773370/venezuelans-are-daring-to-hope-again">npr.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol start="28"><li><p>Sudan and the repercussions of lethal force in conflict (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/politics/2026/04/04/the-specter-of-chemical-weapons-looms-in-sudan-brotherhood-calls-for-the-use-of-lethal-force-provoke-international-outrage/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Senegal is under pressure due to rising energy prices. (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/business/oil-and-gas/2026/04/04/senegal-bans-travel-for-its-officials-to-counter-the-oil-shock/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Abuja community evicted to build Nigeria&#8217;s capital: &#8216;We want a voice in our land&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyggr00x5vo">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Four toddlers slain in knife attack at Ugandan daycare (<em><strong><a href="https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/03/2411775244840/">upi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. World</strong></h4><ol start="32"><li><p>T&#252;rkiye marks NATO&#8217;s 77th anniversary, reaffirms strategic role in alliance (<em><strong><a href="https://www.trtworld.com/article/d50939d3856a">trtworld.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Artemis astronauts are halfway to moon: NASA (<em><strong><a href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260404/artemis-astronauts-are-halfway-to-moon-nasa">koreatimes.co.kr</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/the-united-states-is-no-friend-of-europe/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://the.brunch.news/p/the-united-states-is-no-friend-of-europe/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the US Cannot Escape the Strait of Hormuz Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 April 2026]]></description><link>https://the.brunch.news/p/why-the-us-cannot-escape-the-strait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://the.brunch.news/p/why-the-us-cannot-escape-the-strait</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:29:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y96O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f94255f-750b-4086-a6fc-8b8e756034b1_508x784.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y96O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f94255f-750b-4086-a6fc-8b8e756034b1_508x784.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Why the US Cannot Escape the Strait of Hormuz Trap (<em><strong><a href="https://nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-east-watch/why-the-us-cannot-escape-the-strait-of-hormuz-trap">nationalinterest.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>5 ways Trump could destroy NATO (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/five-ways-us-donald-trump-could-destroy-nato/">politico.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-cuba-action-regime-change/">cbsnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Operation Save Orb&#225;n: Trump deploys Vance to Hungary (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/operation-save-viktor-orban-us-donald-trump-deploys-jd-vance-hungary/">politico.eu</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>A priceless Romanian helmet is recovered after thieves broke in with a homemade bomb and sledgehammer (<em><strong><a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/a-priceless-romanian-helmet-is-recovered-after-thieves-broke-in-with-a-homemade-bomb-and-sledgehammer">pbs.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Crackdown on human smugglers - 19 arrested (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/crackdown-on-human-smugglers-19-arrested">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Win or Lose, Orb&#225;n has Broken Hungary&#8217;s Democracy (<em><strong><a href="https://carnegieendowment.org/europe/strategic-europe/2026/04/win-or-lose-orban-has-broken-hungarys-democracy">carnegieendowment.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>In a Final Vote, Moldova Says Goodbye to Moscow-Led CIS (<em><strong><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73118">kyivpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>US-Israeli strikes destroy Iranian highway bridge (<em><strong><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260403-us-israeli-strikes-destroy-iranian-highway-bridge">france24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran claims second US F-35 downed as war escalates (<em><strong><a href="https://timeskuwait.com/iran-claims-second-us-f-35-downed-as-war-escalates/">timeskuwait.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US intelligence. says half of Iran&#8217;s weapons arsenal still intact (<em><strong><a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-891978">jpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Triple veto blocks Arab push to reopen Strait of Hormuz by force &#8211; Middle East Monitor (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260403-triple-veto-blocks-arab-push-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-by-force/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Russia conducts massive rolling aerial attacks on Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260403-russia-conducts-massive-rolling-aerial-attacks-ukraine">france24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Belarusian parliament passes a bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights - ABC News (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/belarusian-parliament-passes-bill-crack-lgbtq-rights-131662524">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Ukraine maintains Easter ceasefire proposal despite unclear response from Moscow (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/europe/ukraine-maintains-easter-ceasefire-proposal-despite-unclear-response-from-moscow-499558">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Zelenskyy on cooperation with countries targeted by Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/europe/zelenskyy-on-cooperation-with-countries-targeted-by-iran-499561">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>The China-Pakistan Iran Peace Plan: All Words, No Commitment (<em><strong><a href="https://thediplomat.com/2026/04/the-china-pakistan-iran-peace-plan-all-words-no-commitment/">thediplomat.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>North Korea to bury soldiers from Ukraine war at new cemetery in mid-April (<em><strong><a href="https://www.nknews.org/2026/04/north-korea-to-bury-soldiers-from-ukraine-war-at-new-cemetery-mid-april/">nknews.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Work from home, but we&#8217;re watching: Indonesia, Malaysia geo-track remote civil servants (<em><strong><a href="https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3348946/work-home-were-watching-indonesia-malaysia-geo-track-remote-civil-servants">scmp.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran oil goes to China not India | Tanker U-turn: Ship carrying Iranian crude bound for India says it&#8217;s heading to China (<em><strong><a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/tanker-u-turn-ship-carrying-iranian-crude-bound-for-india-says-its-heading-to-china/cid/2154464">telegraphindia.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>China mediates Pakistan&#8211;Afghanistan talks, progress reported (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/china-mediates-pakistan-afghanistan-talks-progress-reported-499554">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis, Asia News (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/asia/bangladesh-cuts-working-hours-save-energy-amid-middle-east-crisis">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Death toll from floods in Afghanistan rises over 50 as heavy rains batter multiple provinces (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/death-toll-from-floods-in-afghanistan-rises-over-50-as-heavy-rains-batter-multiple-provinces/3890105">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16472995">asahi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Vaca Muerta turns global oil shock into opportunity for Argentina (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.batimes.com.ar%2Fnews%2Feconomy%2Fvaca-muerta-turns-global-oil-shock-into-opportunity-for-argentina.phtml">batimes.com.ar</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/vaca-muerta-turns-global-oil-shock-into-opportunity-for-argentina.phtml">&#127466;&#127480;</a></p></li><li><p>Argentina&#8217;s New York battle scars  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/opinion-and-analysis/the-ypf-case-and-argentinas-new-york-battle-scars.phtml">batimes.com.ar</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Peru Votes Again: Fragmented Politics, Cohesive Inequality (<em><strong><a href="https://globalamericans.org/peru-votes-again-fragmented-politics-cohesive-inequality/">globalamericans.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/cuba-to-pardon-more-than-2000-prisoners-amid-us-pressure">aljazeera.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>On the Radar: Venezuela&#8217;s Former First Lady Under Scrutiny (<em><strong><a href="https://insightcrime.org/news/on-the-radar-brazil-haiti-venezuela-scrutiny/">insightcrime.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>They beat me up, reminded me I was &#8216;not Zimbabwean&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.news24.com/world/africa/they-beat-me-up-reminded-me-i-was-not-zimbabwean-prominent-rights-lawyer-20260403-0453">news24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 43 in attack in eastern Congo  (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/islamic-state-linked-rebels-kill-43-attack-eastern-131660483">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Burkina Faso military junta killed more than 1,800 civilians (<em><strong><a href="https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/02/1071775176205/">upi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>UN Resumes Operations in Sudanese Capital after 3 Years of War (<em><strong><a href="https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5258295-un-resumes-operations-sudanese-capital-after-3-years-war">english.aawsat.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>UN food agency says global food prices rise 2.4% in March on higher energy costs (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/un-food-agency-says-global-food-prices-rise-24-in-march-on-higher-energy-costs/3890401">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The Coming Ecological Cold War (<em><strong><a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/ecological-cold-war-climate-china-europe-usa-russia/?tpcc=recirc_trending062921">foreignpolicy.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Artemis II on course for the moon after day in Earth orbit - National | Globalnews.ca (<em><strong><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11757909/artemis-ii-rockets-to-moon/">globalnews.ca</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>10. Tech</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Streaming channel for pets launched in China (<em><strong><a href="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/03/04/2026/streaming-channel-for-pets-launched-in-china">thepeninsulaqatar.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The EU is suffering a hacking crisis.  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-cyberattacks-hacking-security-crisis/">politico.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;Kids will find a way around it&#8217;: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/kids-will-find-a-way-around-it-europeans-on-proposed-social-media-bans-for-children">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/why-the-us-cannot-escape-the-strait/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://the.brunch.news/p/why-the-us-cannot-escape-the-strait/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Threatens to Halt Ukraine Aid Unless NATO Helps Unblock Strait of 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>5 key takeaways from Trump&#8217;s first address to nation since start of Iran war (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-speech-key-take-aways-iran-war-b2950541.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Another NATO state refused to support US (<em><strong><a href="https://defence24.com/geopolitics/another-nato-state-refused-to-support-us">defence24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump&#8217;s tariffs: Four ways they have changed the global economy one year on (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79j1rd92ypo">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump Threatens to Halt Ukraine Aid Unless NATO Helps Unblock Strait of Hormuz (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/trump-threatens-to-halt-ukraine-aid-unless-nato-helps-unblock-strait-of-hormuz/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Germany&#8217;s Postwar Consensus on Israel Might Be In Peril (<em><strong><a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/04/02/germany-israel-postwar-consensus/">foreignpolicy.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>How secure are the Commission&#8217;s group chats? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.eu/podcast/brussels-playbook-podcast/how-secure-are-the-commissions-group-chats/">politico.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;There is no NATO without the US,&#8217; says Polish defence minister (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/04/there-is-no-nato-without-the-us-says-polish-defence-minister/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Danish warship sunk by Nelson&#8217;s British fleet discovered after 225 years News (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/danish-warship-sunk-famed-british-admiral-discovered-after-131640871">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>UK gathers more than 30 countries to plot ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, World News (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/uk-gathers-over-30-countries-plot-ways-reopening-strait-hormuz">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran says US making &#8216;maximalist and irrational&#8217; demands: Iranian media (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/iran-says-us-making-maximalist-and-irrational-demands-iranian-media-499322">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>10 Things about Iran and Oil (<em><strong><a href="https://alhurra.com/en/17565">alhurra.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Advisor to Supreme Leader: Strait of Hormuz will always remain closed to Iran&#8217;s enemies (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/advisor-to-supreme-leader-strait-of-hormuz-will-always-remain-closed-to-irans-enemies-499357">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Russia launches massive drone barrage on Ukraine as peace talks stall (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/russia-launches-massive-drone-barrage-on-ukraine-as-peace-talks-stall">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Putin to Armenia: EU Membership Is &#8220;Impossible&#8221; For You (<em><strong><a href="https://www.novinite.com/articles/237825/Putin+to+Armenia%3A+EU+Membership+Is+%22Impossible%22+For+You">novinite.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Putin Confronts Pashinyan Over Election Rules and Armenia&#8217;s Westward Drift (<em><strong><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73043">kyivpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia warns of consequences for attacks on religious sites (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/04/02/russian-anger-flares-moscow-condemns-the-attack-on-st-nicholas-cathedral-in-tehran-and-warns-against-escalation/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>N. Korea denounces U.N. rights resolution as &#8216;political provocation&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/02/1361775108192/">upi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>North Korean hackers compromise major software used by thousands of companies (<em><strong><a href="https://www.nknews.org/2026/04/north-korean-hackers-compromise-major-software-used-by-thousands-of-companies/">nknews.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8220;Do Your Part&#8221;: Australia&#8217;s PM Urges Citizens to Use Public Transport  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.novinite.com/articles/237838/%E2%80%9CDo+Your+Part%E2%80%9D%3A+Australia%27s+PM+Urges+Citizens+to+Use+Public+Transport">novinite.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia&#8217;s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/02/powerful-74-quake-hits-indonesias-molucca-sea-tsunami-alert-lifted">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Nepal to issue historic apology to formerly &#8216;untouchable&#8217; community. Will other South Asian nations follow? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/nepal-apology-dalits-caste-discrimination-ban-b2949992.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Nepal: How Everest Sherpas &#8216;poisoned&#8217; climbers as part of $20 million insurance scam (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/mount-everest-guides-accused-poisoning-tourists-helicopter-rescue-insurance-scam-2890457-2026-04-02">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan says it is in talks with Afghanistan to end conflict (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/pakistan-says-it-is-in-talks-with-afghanistan-to-end-conflict-499360">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>India&#8217;s condom industry crippled by Iran war (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/637003-india-condom-industry-iran-oil/">rt.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Argentina names IRGC as terrorist group, triggering financial sanctions (<em><strong><a href="https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-891933">jpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela&#8217;s acting President Delcy Rodr&#237;guez (<em><strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/02/g-s1-116142/u-s-lift-sanctions-venezuela-president-delcy-rodriguez">npr.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Peru awards port project to Chinese investors (<em><strong><a href="https://latinfinance.com/daily-brief/2026/04/01/peru-awards-port-project-to-chinese-investors/">latinfinance.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Brazilian banks to verify satellite deforestation data for rural credit  (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/Technology/wireStory/brazilian-banks-verify-satellite-deforestation-data-rural-credit-131629120">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Somali army takes control of regional administrative capital (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rt.com/africa/636817-somali-army-takes-control-south-west-state-administrative-capital/">rt.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Palm Sunday attacks in Nigeria leave at least 53 dead (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rt.com/africa/636845-plateau-state-gun-attack-nigeria-imposes-curfew/">rt.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Somalia registers ship under national flag after over 3 decades (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/somalia-registers-ship-under-national-flag-after-over-3-decades/3888956">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Kenya Moves to Prosecute Citizens Recruited Into Russia&#8217;s War in Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://uatv.ua/en/kenya-moves-to-prosecute-citizens-recruited-into-russia-s-war-in-ukraine/">uatv.ua</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;">9. World</h4><ol><li><p>From world order to global jungle (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/04/from-world-order-to-global-jungle/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>World&#8217;s oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, still alive despite reports of death (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c393xmpzjwko">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Ten years after the Panama Papers, enablers and tax cheats are still being brought to justice (<em><strong><a href="https://www.icij.org/investigations/panama-papers/ten-years-after-the-panama-papers-enablers-and-tax-cheats-are-still-being-brought-to-justice/">icij.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The sovereign citizen challenge (<em><strong><a href="https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/sovereign-citizen-challenge">lowyinstitute.org</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;">10. Tech</h4><ol><li><p>Germany and Italy propose EU &#8216;kill switch&#8217; for global stablecoins (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/02/germany-and-italy-propose-eu-kill-switch-for-global-stablecoins">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>After the Iran war, the electrostate will rise (<em><strong><a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/environment/2026/04/after-the-iran-war-the-electrostate-will-rise">newstatesman.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China&#8217;s Wuhan, China News (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/china/passengers-stranded-moving-traffic-after-robotaxi-outage-china-wuhan">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k35lg92dpo">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Trump says he&#8217;s considering pulling out of NATO (<em><strong><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/us-donald-trump-considering-pulling-out-of-nato/">politico.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US begins emergency evacuation of 60,000 Americans from Egypt  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260401-yedioth-ahronoth-us-begins-emergency-evacuation-of-60000-americans-from-egypt/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>3 key indicators pushing Trump to end the Iran war (<em><strong><a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/market/global-markets/3-key-indicators-pushing-trump-to-end-the-iran-war-oil-yields-and-a-market-in-freefall/4191593/">financialexpress.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/king-charles-pay-state-visit-us-uk-seeks-mollify-trump">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>A Symptom and a Catalyst: Orb&#225;n, Ukraine and the Institutional Remaking of the European Security Order (<em><strong><a href="https://fpc.org.uk/op-ed-a-symptom-and-a-catalyst-orban-ukraine-and-the-institutional-remaking-of-the-european-security-order/">fpc.org.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>At least 18 migrants dead after coast guard chase off Bodrum, Turkey (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/at-least-18-migrants-dead-after-coast-guard-chase-off-bodrum-turkey">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Czech president urges review of Hungary ties following alleged intelligence sharing with Russia (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/czech-president-urges-review-of-hungary-ties-following-alleged-intelligence-sharing-with-russia/3887823">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Switzerland rejects majority of US requests for military flights over its airspace (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/switzerland-rejects-majority-of-us-requests-for-military-flights-over-its-airspace/3887908">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>) </p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>UAE bars Iranian travelers as airlines announce new entry restrictions  (<em><strong><a href="https://timeskuwait.com/uae-bars-iranian-travelers-as-airlines-announce-new-entry-restrictions/">timeskuwait.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Securing Iran&#8217;s Enriched Uranium by Force Would Be Risky and Complex (<em><strong><a href="https://english.aawsat.com/features/5257569-securing-iran%E2%80%99s-enriched-uranium-force-would-be-risky-and-complex-experts-say">english.aawsat.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian envoy clears the air on Iran Supreme Leader&#8217;s whereabouts (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-russian-envoy-clears-the-air-on-iran-supreme-leaders-whereabouts-101774968954956.html">hindustantimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump says US will leave Iran in &#8216;2 or 3 weeks&#8217; with or without deal (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/1252172.html">hani.co.kr</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Russia Losing Troops Faster Than It Recruits in 2026 (<em><strong><a href="https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraine-continues-to-eliminate-more-russian-troops-than-russia-can-recruit-89000-in-3-months-17479">united24media.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, 29 dead (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russian-military-plane-crashes-in-crimea-29-dead-tass-220528">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>103 foreign nationals, including Azerbaijani citizens, deported from Georgia (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/europe/103-foreign-nationals-including-azerbaijani-citizens-deported-from-georgia-499119">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia and Serbia reach agreement  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.telegraf.rs/english/4299154-russia-and-serbia-reach-agreement-srbijagas-general-director-speaks-heres-what-it-means-for-us">telegraf.rs</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Seoul stocks jump over 8 pct amid hopes for end to Middle East conflict (<em><strong><a href="https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/01/9801775033478/">upi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Australia PM warns months ahead &#8216;may not be easy&#8217; due to MidEast war (<em><strong><a href="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/01/04/2026/australia-pm-warns-months-ahead-may-not-be-easy-due-to-mideast-war">thepeninsulaqatar.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>China under pressure to address dangerous products sold on Temu and Shein (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/china-temu-shein-aliexpress-eu-b2949808.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-04-01-indonesia-calls-for-investigation-into-peacekeeper-deaths/">timeslive.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>India begins counting over 1 billion people in digital census (<em><strong><a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-begins-counting-over-1-billion-people-in-digital-census">straitstimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>More than 40 people killed in floods and landslides in Afghanistan (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/more-than-40-people-killed-in-floods-and-landslides-in-afghanistan-499142">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan army kills 13 terrorists in twin northwest operations (<em><strong><a href="https://www.trtworld.com/article/e3686d682808">trtworld.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps (<em><strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/01/nx-s1-5769798/food-assistance-slashed-rohingya-refugees-bangladesh-camps">npr.org</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Haiti gangs continue attacks in breadbasket region after massacre (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-04-01-haiti-gangs-continue-attacks-in-breadbasket-region-after-massacre/">timeslive.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Total cartel war: The crackdown on Mexico&#8217;s drug lords is claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, with no end in sight (<em><strong><a href="https://theins.ru/en/politics/290958">theins.ru</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>About 700 vehicles destroyed in fire at impound lot in Mexico&#8217;s Acapulco (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/america/about-700-vehicles-destroyed-in-fire-at-impound-lot-in-mexicos-acapulco-499130">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Argentina designates Iran&#8217;s IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/america/argentina-designates-irans-irgc-a-terrorist-organization-aligning-with-us-499116">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>&#8216;We Know Who They Are&#8217; &#8212; US Senator Reveals Nigerian Officials Behind Christian Killings (<em><strong><a href="https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/04/01/we-know-who-they-are-us-senator-reveals-nigerian-officials-behind-christian-killings/">politicsnigeria.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Nigeria embassy apologises over alleged Igbo king coronation (<em><strong><a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/nigeria-embassy-apologises-over-alleged-igbo-king-coronation/">thesouthafrican.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Ethiopian Delegation Advances Airport Financing Discussions with Bank of China (<em><strong><a href="https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_8579733">ena.et</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Senegal doubles jail terms for same-sex relations amid crackdown (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260401-senegal-doubles-jail-terms-for-same-sex-relations-amid-crackdown">rfi.fr</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;">9. Tech</h4><ol><li><p>North Korea hackers crypto attack | North Korean hackers breach software supply chain in &#8216;potential crypto heist attempt&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/north-korean-hackers-breach-software-supply-chain-in-potential-crypto-heist-attempt/cid/2154137">telegraphindia.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>France moves to restrict social media for children under 15 (<em><strong><a href="https://www.trtworld.com/article/67e4d0e284d5">trtworld.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Majority in Switzerland distrusts Google, TikTok, Meta (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/majority-in-switzerland-distrusts-google-tiktok-meta-survey/3887822">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>UK manufacturers under cyber fire with 80% reporting attacks (<em><strong><a href="https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/01/uk_manufacturer_cyberattacks/">theregister.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" 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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><ol><li><p>White House ballroom project to include &#8216;massive&#8217; military complex (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/white-house-ballroom-project-include-massive-military-complex">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to step down after row over English-only condolence message (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-retire-french-language-backlash-2889441-2026-03-31">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US &#8216;unofficially&#8217; requests Patriot air defense battery from Poland amid war with Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/us-unofficially-requests-patriot-air-defense-battery-from-poland-amid-war-with-iran/3885966">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Healthcare Reclaims Top Spot Among U.S. Domestic Worries (<em><strong><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/707732/healthcare-reclaims-top-spot-among-domestic-worries.aspx">news.gallup.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Spanish bishops and government sign deal for compensation of church sexual abuse victims (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/spanish-bishops-and-government-sign-deal-compensation-church-sexual-abuse-victims">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Chancellor Merz under fire for wanting 80% of Syrians to leave Germany (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/chancellor-merz-under-fire-for-wanting-80-of-syrians-to-leave-germany/3886199">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/03/sweden-charges-man-for-selling-wife-to-120-men/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>What? EU&#8217;s Ireland supplying Russian military with lethal weapons alumina (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/03/what-eus-ireland-supplying-russian-military-with-lethal-weapons-alumina/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. Middle East &amp; Arab World</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved &#8216;beyond halfway point&#8217; as strikes continue across Middle East (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/netanyahu-iran-war-usa-trump">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>79 Years Ago: Kurdistan Republic in Mahabad&#8217;s Leaders Executed, Legacy Lives On (<em><strong><a href="https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/904595/79-years-ago-kurdistan-republic-in-mahabads-leaders-executed-legacy-lives-on">kurdistan24.net</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran approves Strait of Hormuz toll plan, bans US, Israeli vessels (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-approves-strait-of-hormuz-plan-bans-us-israeli-vessels-amid-2889421-2026-03-31">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran strikes giant oil tanker after Trump&#8217;s threats over Hormuz (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-03-31-iran-strikes-giant-oil-tanker-after-trumps-threats-over-hormuz/">timeslive.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. Russia &amp; Its Sphere</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Russia is building in parts of Ukraine. What does it mean for a peace deal? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/31/nx-s1-5762561/russia-is-building-in-parts-of-ukraine-what-does-it-mean-for-a-peace-deal">npr.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Moscow expels UK diplomat for spying (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/636723-russia-uk-diplomat-expelled/">rt.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>OSINT: Russia Moves Radar Systems from Finland Border, Likely Due to Losses in Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/osint-russia-moves-radar-systems-from-finland-border-likely-due-to-losses-in-ukraine/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran Said It Opened A Drone Factory In Tajikistan. But There&#8217;s No Sign Of It. (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-tajikistan-drone-factory-mystery-/33719984.html">rferl.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. China &amp; East Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Indonesia says won&#8217;t raise fuel price despite Mideast war pressures (<em><strong><a href="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/31/03/2026/indonesia-says-wont-raise-fuel-price-despite-mideast-war-pressures">thepeninsulaqatar.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Japan deploys its first long-range missiles (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-long-range-missiles-131566210">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>China supports peaceful solutions in the Middle East (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/world/2026/03/31/china-moves-to-save-the-middle-east-extensive-diplomatic-efforts-to-bring-peace/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>U.N. Human Rights Council adopts North Korea resolution - UPI.com (<em><strong><a href="https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/03/31/4471774943668/">upi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. India &amp; South Asia</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Himalayan states emerge as vital global trade alternatives (<em><strong><a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/himalayan-states-emerge-as-vital-global-trade-alternatives">asia.nikkei.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>India to begin world&#8217;s biggest population count (<em><strong><a href="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/31/03/2026/india-to-begin-worlds-biggest-population-count">thepeninsulaqatar.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Foreign investors expressing distrust over Indian economy (<em><strong><a href="https://www.radio.gov.pk/29-03-2026/foreign-investors-expressing-distrust-over-indian-economy">radio.gov.pk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pakistan still a base for terrorists targeting India, says US report (<em><strong><a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-still-a-base-for-terrorists-targeting-india-says-us-report/articleshow/129866259.cms">timesofindia.indiatimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Latin America &amp; Carribean</strong></h4><ol><li><p>At least 70 dead in Haiti massacre (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/america/at-least-70-dead-in-haiti-massacre-human-rights-group-director-says-498895">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Clowns take to the streets of Bolivia to protest decree that could crush their livelihoods (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/clowns-streets-bolivia-protest-decree-could-crush-their-livelihoods">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who investigated 1982 political killings, dies (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/former-suriname-president-chandrikapersad-santokhi-investigated-1982-political-131556276">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Brazil&#8217;s Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro seen tied in presidential run-off (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asiaone.com/world/brazil-lula-flavio-bolsonaro-seen-tied-presidential-run-poll-shows">asiaone.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. Africa</strong></h4><ol><li><p>Armed assailants kill 73 at South Sudan gold mine (<em><strong><a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/foreign/868069-armed-assailants-kill-73-at-south-sudan-gold-mine.html">premiumtimesng.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Horror in Nigeria as gunmen kill at least 20 people in night attack (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nigeria-gun-attack-deaths-jos-north-b2948946.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Sudan conflict: Sexual violence part of &#8216;everyday life&#8217; in parts of the country (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ywgn2n3nqo">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US lawmakers warn ending aid to African nations could risk millions of lives (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-lawmakers-warn-ending-aid-to-african-nations-could-risk-millions-of-lives/3885896">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Trump Seems to Embrace &#8216;Regime Change&#8217; in Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://time.com/article/2026/03/30/trump-regime-change-iran/">time.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;My favorite thing is to take the oil&#8217;: Trump goes off script on Iran war plans (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rawstory.com/trump-2676635997/">rawstory.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump&#8217;s popularity is sinking. Iran has him cornered (<em><strong><a href="https://inews.co.uk/news/world/trumps-popularity-sinking-iran-cornered-4319394?ITO=newsnow">inews.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>From Pax Americana to Pax Silica (<em><strong><a href="https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/pax-silica/">gisreportsonline.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Poland to Build $110M High-Tech Electronic Barrier on Ukraine Border (<em><strong><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72848">kyivpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Sources: Spain closing its airspace to US flights to Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/sources-spain-closing-its-airspace-to-us-flights-to-iran">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse paintings stolen from Italian museum (<em><strong><a href="https://www.irishnews.com/news/world/renoir-cezanne-and-matisse-paintings-stolen-from-italian-museum-WZO37ITG2ZIALFSYU63P64MLBU/">irishnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Europe&#8217;s pre-revolutionary conditions are taking shape (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/03/europes-pre-revolutionary-conditions-are-taking-shape/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><div 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Iran confirms IRGC navy chief killed in strike claimed by US and Israel (<em><strong><a href="https://en.yenisafak.com/world/iran-confirms-irgc-navy-chief-killed-in-strike-claimed-by-us-and-israel-3716474">en.yenisafak.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Israel&#8217;s Haifa refinery on fire following missile barrage (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/israels-haifa-refinery-on-fire-following-missile-barrage-498811">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Houthis strike Israel in first such attack amid Iran conflict (<em><strong><a href="https://www.gulf-times.com/article/723048/region/houthis-strike-israel-in-first-such-attack-amid-iran-conflict">gulf-times.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Israeli media: Mount Herzl military cemetery nearing capacity (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260330-israeli-media-mount-herzl-military-cemetery-nearing-capacity/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jRZ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5b74fb69-7a2c-4bfc-8212-d3f5378257c8_1408x768.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jRZ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5b74fb69-7a2c-4bfc-8212-d3f5378257c8_1408x768.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jRZ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5b74fb69-7a2c-4bfc-8212-d3f5378257c8_1408x768.jpeg 424w, 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Is Trump losing control of the Iran war? (<em><strong><a href="https://www.gzeromedia.com/iran-war-spiraling">gzeromedia.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Republicans divided on strategy for US midterms (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/republicans-divided-on-strategy-for-us-midterms-220416">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Pro-Palestinian French member of European Parliament denied entry to Canada  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260329-pro-palestinian-french-member-of-european-parliament-denied-entry-to-canada/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The US wants talks with Iran but not peace (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/636425-us-iran-peace-talks/">rt.com</a></strong></em>) </p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" width="550" height="143.9217032967033" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:381,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:550,&quot;bytes&quot;:1708854,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/192071247?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>UK prepares mine-clearing vessel for possible Strait of Hormuz deployment  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260329-uk-prepares-mine-clearing-vessel-for-possible-strait-of-hormuz-deployment/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/europe-seeks-increase-deportations-warn-trump-tactics-131517103">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>I left the UK for Vienna - it&#8217;s safer and cleaner, but I miss the diversity (<em><strong><a href="https://inews.co.uk/news/world/i-left-uk-vienna-safer-cleaner-but-miss-diversity-4316708?ITO=newsnow">inews.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>EU in need of &#8216;urgent repair&#8217; &#8211; Polish president (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rt.com/news/636650-eu-needs-urgent-repair-polish-president-nawrocki/">rt.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg" width="550" height="145.05494505494505" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:384,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:550,&quot;bytes&quot;:1817989,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/192071247?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Experts warn Mideast conflict is fracturing global order, raising nuclear risks (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/experts-warn-mideast-conflict-is-fracturing-global-order-raising-nuclear-risks/3884072">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran says 281 students, teachers killed in US-Israeli attacks (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260329-iran-says-281-students-teachers-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Closure of Bab al-Mandeb &#8216;likely&#8217; amid Iran-US war: Houthi official (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260329-closure-of-bab-al-mandeb-likely-amid-iran-us-war-houthi-official/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Waves of airstrikes hit Tehran as US Marines arrive in the Middle East (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/airstrike-tehran-iran-us-marines-middle-east-b2947874.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol>
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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Trump says &#8216;Cuba is next&#8217; in speech touting US military successes (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-03-28-trump-says-cuba-is-next-in-speech-touting-us-military-successes/">timeslive.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump says NATO was not there during U.S. operations against Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/america/trump-says-nato-was-not-there-during-us-operations-against-iran-498614">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Elon Musk vs the woke mind virus - New Statesman (<em><strong><a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/business/2026/03/elon-musk-vs-the-woke-mind-virus">newstatesman.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Does the US Have a &#8220;Day After&#8221; Plan in Iran? (<em><strong><a href="https://nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-east-watch/does-the-us-have-a-day-after-plan-in-iran">nationalinterest.org</a></strong></em>)</p><p></p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" width="550" height="143.9217032967033" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:381,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:550,&quot;bytes&quot;:1708854,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/192071247?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>One month of Iran war: How energy prices in Europe have changed (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/one-month-of-iran-war-how-energy-prices-in-europe-have-changed/3882624">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>German army imposes social media restrictions to boost security (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/03/28/german-army-imposes-social-media-restrictions-to-strengthen-security/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Appeals court acquits German comedian over tasteless Trump assassination &#8216;jokes&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/03/appeals-court-acquits-german-comedian-over-tasteless-trump-assassination-jokes/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Jewish life in Europe: &#8216;J&#8217;accuse. 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Houthis claim responsibility for ballistic missile attack on Israel this morning (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/asia/houthis-claim-responsibility-for-ballistic-missile-attack-on-israel-this-morning-498620">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Yemen&#8217;s Houthis say they carried out their first military operation targeting Israel &#8216;successfully&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/yemens-houthis-say-they-carried-out-their-first-military-operation-targeting-israel-succes">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Attacks across Middle East as Iran war enters second month - World News (<em><strong><a href="https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/attacks-across-middle-east-as-iran-war-enters-second-month-220395">hurriyetdailynews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran: New challenges in the energy market (<em><strong><a 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Floods leave 60,000 people without electricity in Dagestan (<em><strong><a href="https://en.apa.az/cis-countries/floods-leave-60000-people-without-electricity-in-dagestan-video-498622">en.apa.az</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Zelenskyy wants diesel from Mideast countries in exchange for countering Iranian missiles (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/zelenskyy-wants-diesel-from-mideast-countries-in-exchange-for-countering-iranian-missiles/3882540">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia building bomb shelters 1,000 km from border as Ukraine&#8217;s strike reach grows (<em><strong><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/russia-building-bomb-shelters-1-000-km-from-border-as-ukraines-strike-reach-grows/">kyivindependent.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia Labels &#8216;Mr Nobody Against Putin&#8217; Teacher a &#8216;Foreign Agent&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72751">kyivpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg 848w, 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loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16 (<em><strong><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/indonesia-starts-implementing-social-media-restrictions-children-16-131491331">abcnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Testing the Japan-South Korea-US Techno-Alliance (<em><strong><a href="https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/testing-the-japan-south-korea-us-techno-alliance/">thediplomat.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>North Korea&#8217;s Kim Jong Un gifted assault rifle by Belarusian president: &#8216;In case enemies appear&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/kim-jong-un-rifle-gift-lukashenko-north-korea-belarus-b2947048.html">independent.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Asean countries warned against exploiting US-China tensions for short-term gain  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.scmp.com/print/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348238/asean-countries-warned-against-exploiting-us-china-tensions-short-term-gain">scmp.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HCPc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb5cf66f-def1-4017-914f-613838763013_6737x1778.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HCPc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb5cf66f-def1-4017-914f-613838763013_6737x1778.jpeg 424w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>US</strong> heats up, <strong>Europe </strong>drifts into tension, while the <strong>Middle East</strong> edges closer to open escalation. <strong>Russia </strong>hardens its lines, <strong>China </strong>signals quietly, and <strong>South Asia</strong> reshuffles leadership. <strong>Latin America</strong> looks outward, and <strong>Africa </strong>moves between pressure and opportunity.</p><p><strong>Good morning!</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg" width="550" height="143.9217032967033" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Trump faces a bloodbath as he prepares 10,000 more troops to confront Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://inews.co.uk/news/world/trump-faces-bloodbath-prepares-ten-thousand-more-troops-confront-iran-4318404?ITO=newsnow">inews.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US senators propose sanctions on Hungarian officials for obstructing support to Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/27/7234150/">eurointegration.com.ua</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump &#8216;spooked&#8217; by Iran attack &#8212; and now actively &#8216;looking for offramp&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rawstory.com/iran-trump-off-ramp/">rawstory.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump&#8217;s signature to appear on US currency in a first for sitting president (<em><strong><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260327-trump-s-signature-to-appear-on-us-currency-in-first-for-sitting-president">france24.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" width="550" height="143.9217032967033" 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>25-year-old woman euthanized against family&#8217;s wishes in Spain (<em><strong><a href="https://swedenherald.com/article/25yearold-woman-euthanized-against-familys-wishes-in-spain">swedenherald.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Is Spain&#8217;s amnesty for migrants in conflict with EU law? Lawyers say &#8216;Yes&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/03/is-spains-amnesty-for-migrants-in-conflict-with-eu-law-lawyers-say-yes/">brusselssignal.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russian House in Prague targeted with Molotov cocktails overnight (<em><strong><a href="https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/27/7234161/">eurointegration.com.ua</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>UK urged to prepare for European-led NATO amid US uncertainty (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/uk-urged-to-prepare-for-european-led-nato-amid-us-uncertainty/3881646">aa.com.tr</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Iran&#8217;s Rope-a-Dope Strategy Has Given It the Upper Hand (<em><strong><a href="https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/iran-rope-a-dope-strategy-trump/">worldpoliticsreview.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Israel hits Tehran with wave of strikes and warns attacks on Iran &#8216;will escalate and expand&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/27/israel-hits-tehran-wave-airstrikes-warns-attacks-iran-escalate-expand/">washingtontimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Egypt denies reports of ship carrying military-use steel to Israel (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260327-egypt-denies-reports-of-ship-carrying-military-use-steel-to-israel/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran: 237 women, over 200 children killed in US-Israeli strikes (<em><strong><a href="https://en.yenisafak.com/world/iran-237-women-over-200-children-killed-in-us-israeli-strikes-3716383">en.yenisafak.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, 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loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>South Africa walks back claims of US pressure following G7 invite snub  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/03/27/2026/south-africa-walks-back-claims-of-us-pressure-following-g7-invite-snub">semafor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Africa&#8217;s mobile money market hits $1.4 trillionr (<em><strong><a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/03/27/2026/africas-mobile-money-market-hits-14-trillion">semafor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Uganda and the challenges of military withdrawal from eastern Congo (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/03/27/withdrawal-on-a-knifes-edge-uganda-threatens-to-withdraw-its-forces-from-eastern-congo/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/africa/2026-03-27-zimbabwe-says-15-citizens-killed-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine/">sowetan.co.za</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/p/trump-faces-a-bloodbath/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://the.brunch.news/p/trump-faces-a-bloodbath/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran rejects US proposal, lays out 5 conditions for ending war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US is feeling the weight of its own war, Europe is cautiously circling the fallout, while Iran moves from target to negotiator.]]></description><link>https://the.brunch.news/p/iran-rejects-us-proposal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://the.brunch.news/p/iran-rejects-us-proposal</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:52:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FtgX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F06583a7c-7720-46ff-8a23-610b76fe8beb_1396x772.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FtgX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F06583a7c-7720-46ff-8a23-610b76fe8beb_1396x772.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>The <strong>US</strong> is feeling the weight of its own war, <strong>Europe</strong> is cautiously circling the fallout, while Iran moves from target to negotiator. <strong>Russia</strong> presses where it can, <strong>Asia</strong> watches and calibrates, and the rest of the world adjusts to a conflict that is no longer contained, just redistributed.</p><p><strong>Good morning!</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" 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Why? (<em><strong><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/uss-gerald-ford/">responsiblestatecraft.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump to Meet Xi in China This May Amid Iran War Fallout (<em><strong><a href="https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/03/26/trump-to-meet-xi-in-china-this-may-amid-iran-war-fallout/">moderndiplomacy.eu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>What Trump&#8217;s Iran &#8220;Excursion&#8221; Cost US Allies (<em><strong><a href="https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/03/26/what-trumps-iran-excursion-cost-us-allies/">counterpunch.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qBJ1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd325a136-920e-4d11-afab-5dac62775722_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>France local elections: Paris stays left as far-right makes mixed gains (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/french-municipal-elections-paris-stays-left-as-far-right-makes-mixed-gains">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>EU-Australia trade deal draws ire of farmers and lawmakers (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/eu-australia-trade-deal-draws-ire-of-farmers-and-lawmakers">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Cut Hungary from EU talks unless it explains allegations of leaks to Russia - Barroso (<em><strong><a href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/newsletter-cut-hungary-from-eu-talks-unless-it-explains-allegations-of-leaks-to-russia-bar">euronews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Britain escalates its actions against Russia&#8217;s shadow fleet (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/03/26/london-breaks-the-rules-british-military-boards-russian-shadow-fleet-tankers/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg" width="550" height="145.05494505494505" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h7Wb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd881cb80-a396-4dd9-a8bf-6b1fc7f9d37a_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Iran rejects US proposal, lays out 5 conditions for ending war (<em><strong><a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1985253/iran-rejects-us-proposal-lays-out-5-conditions-for-ending-war">dawn.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran shoot down F18: US air campaign against Iran sees 16 aircraft losses in one month (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us-israel-iran-war-american-air-campaign-usaf-16-aircraft-lost-radar-sites-hit-thaad-f35-f15-kc135-mq9b-reaper-2887294-2026-03-26">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran threatens Hormuz 2.0 Bab al-Mandeb Strait if Trump attacks Kharg Island (<em><strong><a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-threatens-bab-al-mandeb-strait-oil-ships-trump-kharg-island-hormuz-2887264-2026-03-26">indiatoday.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Knesset committee approves death penalty for Palestinian convicts (<em><strong><a href="https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260325-knesset-committee-approves-bill-legalising-death-penalty-for-palestinian-convicts/">middleeastmonitor.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LSAQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9524ae06-9383-4a35-9725-d5788e7f1e61_6778x1774.jpeg" width="550" height="143.9217032967033" 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loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Ukraine struggles to find more Nato donors to pay for US weapons (<em><strong><a href="https://www.luxtimes.lu/world/ukraine-struggles-to-find-more-nato-donors-to-pay-for-us-weapons/144531367.html">luxtimes.lu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia&#8217;s Vital Baltic Oil Hubs Crippled by Ukrainian Drone Campaign (<em><strong><a href="https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russias-Vital-Baltic-Oil-Hubs-Crippled-by-Ukrainian-Drone-Campaign.html">oilprice.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia to Escort Its Ships with Mobile AA Fire Teams (<em><strong><a href="https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russia-to-escort-its-ships-with-mobile-aa-fire-teams/">militarnyi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Russia seeks to consolidate its gains on the ground in Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/03/26/moscow-is-not-backing-down-russia-is-holding-firm-to-its-negotiating-position-on-the-ukraine-issue-despite-the-pressure/">voiceofemirates.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3HKm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ade8cf-aef4-457e-a41d-14f22dbe0177_6774x1778.jpeg" width="554" height="145.3489010989011" 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loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>North Korea, Belarus leaders meet in Pyongyang (<em><strong><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-15680583/North-Korea-Belarus-leaders-meet-Pyongyang-sign-friendship-treaty.html">dailymail.co.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran&#8217;s top envoy says S. Korean ships can transit Strait of Hormuz only after coordination with Tehran (<em><strong><a href="https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/03/26/6161774515105/">upi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Years of sakura diplomacy wilt after China snubs Japan (<em><strong><a href="https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16449839">asahi.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US Marines stage live-fire drills near border with N. Korea (<em><strong><a href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260326/us-marines-stage-live-fire-drills-near-border-with-n-korea">koreatimes.co.kr</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HCPc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb5cf66f-def1-4017-914f-613838763013_6737x1778.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HCPc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb5cf66f-def1-4017-914f-613838763013_6737x1778.jpeg 424w, 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post (<em><strong><a href="https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/suspected-kuki-militants-open-fire-on-army-post-in-phouljang-manipur-police20260326112601/">aninews.in</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YDiN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F64133245-51d5-461f-8450-7c7b0cbdff10_6774x1786.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YDiN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F64133245-51d5-461f-8450-7c7b0cbdff10_6774x1786.jpeg 424w, 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Russia and Ukraine push deeper into a shifting war. </strong></p><p><strong>East Asia tightens control, South Asia feels the strain, Latin America adapts under pressure, and Africa absorbs the consequences.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5mWJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff460ccd0-5185-4578-a278-d0e36c40b998_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>US offers ceasefire plan but Iran&#8217;s military dismisses talks (<em><strong><a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-25-2026-be07c54139bcc70672bb33f0773ede6a">apnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>&#8216;We Won&#8217;t Die for Israel&#8217;: Military Members Seek a Way Out as U.S. War Expands (<em><strong><a href="https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/25/we-wont-die-for-israel-military-members-seek-a-way-out-as-u-s-war-expands/">scheerpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Veterans warn US landing could be &#8216;more Gallipoli than Vietnam&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/veterans-iran/">responsiblestatecraft.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Inside the Supply Chain Funneling Irish Alumina to Russian Rockets (<em><strong><a href="https://www.occrp.org/en/investigation/inside-the-aluminum-supply-chain-linking-irish-industry-to-russian-rockets">occrp.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>EU Commissioner Admits Ukraine&#8217;s 2027 Membership Is Impossible (<em><strong><a href="https://hungarytoday.hu/eu-commissioner-admits-ukraines-2027-membership-is-impossible/">hungarytoday.hu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Drones enter Latvia, Estonia from Russia, crash near the border (<em><strong><a href="https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2878041/drones-enter-latvia-estonia-from-russia-crash-near-the-border">lrt.lt</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" 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sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Iran&#8217;s power grid on the brink (<em><strong><a href="https://www.rudaw.net/english/opinion/25032026">rudaw.net</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Nine people wounded in Bnei Brak by Iranian cluster bomb munitions (<em><strong><a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-people-wounded-in-bnei-brak-by-iranian-cluster-bomb-munitions/">timesofisrael.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>US-Iran latest: Iranian military rejects Trump&#8217;s talk of negotiation as strikes continue (<em><strong><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/25/live-us-israel-iran-war-negotiations/">thenationalnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pTUx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F099c8def-71ba-42b2-af5c-07561c1f3607_565x757.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pTUx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F099c8def-71ba-42b2-af5c-07561c1f3607_565x757.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pTUx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F099c8def-71ba-42b2-af5c-07561c1f3607_565x757.png 424w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Europe </strong>is trying to keep the House in order, choosing country presidents like CEOs (the elections are soo nineties&#8230;), and debating costs. <strong>The United States</strong>  juggles war, money, and influence, not ready yet to step back from the edge. In the <strong>Middle East</strong>, every signal feels like a feint or a threat, Israel continues its land acquisitions in South Lebanon, while in the <strong>Russian World</strong> the war grinds on,  relentless and boring. </p><p><strong>East Asia</strong> watches careful and calculated. <strong>South Asia</strong> leans into energy, unrest, internal balances, while <strong>Africa </strong>remains anchored in its immediate realities, where local conflicts are everything. </p><p>Good morning everyone!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg" width="601" height="157.26717032967034" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:381,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:601,&quot;bytes&quot;:1756252,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/191963091?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K_MB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2bd3924-60b5-488a-a7f6-a4ade9afce99_6778x1774.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Israel, US Strike Gas Facilities In Iran&#8217;s Isfahan, Possibly Triggering Retaliation Against Gulf (<em><strong><a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/oil-plunges-stocks-spike-after-trumps-comments-iran">zerohedge.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Why Donald Trump Just Can&#8217;t Stop Going to War (<em><strong><a href="https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/23/why-donald-trump-just-cant-stop-going-to-war/">scheerpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Working People are Leaving MAGA, But Where Will They Go? (<em><strong><a href="https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/23/working-people-are-leaving-maga-but-where-will-they-go/">scheerpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Republicans stepping up skepticism over $200B war request (<em><strong><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/republicans-iran-supplemental/">responsiblestatecraft.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Iran war could cripple the &#8216;Yuxi Circle&#8217; or 55% of world population (<em><strong><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-war-asia/">responsiblestatecraft.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg" width="601" height="157.26717032967034" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:381,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:601,&quot;bytes&quot;:1708854,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/191963091?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EZSf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b4b5b61-0902-4362-aee5-77fa7b351350_6763x1769.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>When Brussels Chooses the Winner, Nations Lose the Game (<em><strong><a href="https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/when-brussels-chooses-the-winner-nations-lose-the-game/">europeanconservative.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Patriots boost Greece&#8217;s regional standing (<em><strong><a href="https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1298872/patriots-boost-greeces-regional-standing/">ekathimerini.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Viktor Orb&#225;n Pledges to &#8220;Make Europe Great Again&#8221; at Patriots Grand Assembly (<em><strong><a href="https://hungarytoday.hu/viktor-orban-pledges-to-make-europe-great-again-at-patriots-grand-assembly/">hungarytoday.hu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Another stupidity of the EU. (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsolidnews.ro%2Finca-o-prostie-a-ue-ungaria-e-exclusa-din-discutiile-forurilor-europene-temeri-legate-de-scurgerile-de-informatii-spre-rusia%2F">solidnews.ro</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://solidnews.ro/inca-o-prostie-a-ue-ungaria-e-exclusa-din-discutiile-forurilor-europene-temeri-legate-de-scurgerile-de-informatii-spre-rusia/">&#127479;&#127476;</a></p></li><li><p>Police &#163;900k Trump state visit costs &#8220;will not be reimbursed&#8221; (<em><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qdln5jwy4o">bbc.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg" width="599" height="157.97802197802199" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:384,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:599,&quot;bytes&quot;:1817989,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/191963091?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RsQS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0e3185e-e679-4689-ae1b-ff3e6f31a153_6759x1782.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div>
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US &amp; Canada</strong></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg" width="502" height="195.83516483516485" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:568,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:502,&quot;bytes&quot;:2233472,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/191870043?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PWVt!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F337c7dc8-ea34-4770-a77d-071fc6165d19_7000x2729.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>Oil Could Peak at $170 in 6 Months (<em><strong><a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2026-03-20/oil-could-hit-170-peak-6-months">zerohedge.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>New York&#8217;s LaGuardia Airport closes after crash on runway (<em><strong><a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-york-laguardia-airport-air-canada-collision-6a3cbabbeed76125fa5f7aed32679fd8">apnews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Why Donald Trump Just Can&#8217;t Stop Going to War (<em><strong><a href="https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/23/why-donald-trump-just-cant-stop-going-to-war/">scheerpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Poll: Americans Oppose Iran War, Believe It Has Made Them Less Safe  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/poll-americans-oppose-iran-war-believe-it-has-made-them-less-safe/">theamericanconservative.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Trump&#8217;s window for face-saving exit may be closing now (<em><strong><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-end-war-iran/">responsiblestatecraft.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg" width="500" height="195.05494505494505" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:568,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:500,&quot;bytes&quot;:2213124,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://the.brunch.news/i/191870043?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DrLR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a85217d-76ee-4e52-8654-b38a5d8a6218_7000x2729.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p>London: Jewish Charity Ambulances Burned by Bigots (<em><strong><a href="https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news-corner/london-jews-charity-ambulance-arson-attack-antisemitism-starmer/">europeanconservative.com</a></strong></em>) </p></li><li><p>Britain Is Bringing Back the Blasphemy Laws (<em><strong><a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/britain-is-bringing-back-the-blasphemy-laws-and-the-free-speech-union-is-taking-the-government-to-court/">theamericanconservative.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Ryanair Planning a Major Expansion in Hungary (<em><strong><a href="https://hungarytoday.hu/ryanair-is-planning-a-major-expansion-in-hungary/">hungarytoday.hu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The government declares a crisis on the fuel market and intervenes to limit prices - HotNews.ro (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhotnews.ro%2Fguvernul-declara-criza-pe-piata-carburantilor-si-intervine-pentru-limitarea-preturilor-2200595">hotnews.ro</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://hotnews.ro/guvernul-declara-criza-pe-piata-carburantilor-si-intervine-pentru-limitarea-preturilor-2200595">&#127479;&#127476;</a></p></li><li><p>Netherlands purchasing hundreds of AMRAAM missiles (<em><strong><a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/netherlands-purchasing-hundreds-of-amraam-missiles/">ukdefencejournal.org.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol>
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Not all stories are born equal, and not every region delivers drama on demand, but that&#8217;s precisely the point. </p><p>While most news cycles gravitate toward the usual heavyweights, US, Europe, the latest crisis du jour, <strong>Brunch News</strong> makes a deliberate effort to keep the lens wide. </p><p>Africa, Central Asia, or quieter corners of the map may not always produce headline-grabbing shocks, but they still shape the broader picture in ways that only become obvious later. This is an attempt to resist the gravity of hype, to balance the loud with the subtle, and to offer a more even, less distorted view of what&#8217;s actually happening across the world.</p><p>If anything, the quiet regions are where tomorrow&#8217;s headlines are currently hiding.</p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1. US &amp; Canada</strong></h3><ol><li><p>Trump Warns Tehran To &#8220;Fully Open&#8221; Hormuz Or Face &#8216;Obliteration&#8217; As Iran-Israel Trade Nuke-Plant Strikes (<em><strong><a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/irans-longest-range-missile-strike-fails-diego-garcia-natanz-nuclear-facility-bombed">zerohedge.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Israel Isn&#8217;t Driving the Iran War, US Imperial Decline Is (<em><strong><a href="https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/03/22/israel-isnt-driving-the-iran-war-us-imperial-decline-is/">counterpunch.org</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Why Trump Can&#8217;t Get Asian Allies to Help in Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/why-trump-cant-get-asian-allies-to-help-in-iran/">theamericanconservative.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>The Empire Is Shaking; How the War Against Iran Could End U.S. Hegemony in the Gulf (<em><strong><a href="https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/21/the-empire-is-shaking-how-the-war-against-iran-could-end-u-s-hegemony-in-the-gulf/">scheerpost.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. Europe</strong></h3><ol><li><p>Why Germany is a legitimate target for Iranian retaliation (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftkp.at%2F2026%2F03%2F21%2Fwarum-deutschland-legitimes-ziel-fuer-iranische-vergeltung-ist%2F">tkp.at</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://tkp.at/2026/03/21/warum-deutschland-legitimes-ziel-fuer-iranische-vergeltung-ist/">&#127465;&#127466;</a></p></li><li><p>UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports (<em><strong><a href="https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/03/22/uk-nuclear-powered-submarine-positioned-in-arabian-sea-amid-regional-tensions-daily-mail-reports">cyprus-mail.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Viktor Orb&#225;n Opens CPAC Hungary 2026 With Rousing Speech (<em><strong><a href="https://hungarytoday.hu/viktor-orban-opens-cpac-hungary-2026-with-rousing-speech/">hungarytoday.hu</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Warning from Bucharest: Moldovans living in Romania at an address with more than 10 people risk being left without their identity card (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsmaker.md%2Fro%2Favertisment-de-la-bucuresti-moldovenii-cu-domiciliul-in-romania-la-o-adresa-cu-peste-10-persoane-risca-sa-ramana-fara-cartea-de-identitate">newsmaker.md</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://newsmaker.md/ro/avertisment-de-la-bucuresti-moldovenii-cu-domiciliul-in-romania-la-o-adresa-cu-peste-10-persoane-risca-sa-ramana-fara-cartea-de-identitate">&#127479;&#127476;</a></p></li><li><p>UK rules out shift to French nuclear weapons (<em><strong><a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-rules-out-shift-to-french-nuclear-weapons/">ukdefencejournal.org.uk</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol>
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(<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhotnews.ro%2Fsondaj-avangarde-aur-e-pe-primul-loc-dar-in-scadere-fata-de-precedentele-sondaje-cat-au-partidele-care-se-afla-acum-la-guvernare-2199737">hotnews.ro</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://hotnews.ro/sondaj-avangarde-aur-e-pe-primul-loc-dar-in-scadere-fata-de-precedentele-sondaje-cat-au-partidele-care-se-afla-acum-la-guvernare-2199737">&#127479;&#127476;</a></p></li><li><p>Moldova, one step closer to leaving the CIS. 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Eid al-Fitr</strong></h3><ol><li><p>Jordan King exchanges <strong>Eid Al Fitr</strong> wishes with Qatar emir, Bahrain monarch, Palestinian president (<em><strong><a href="https://jordantimes.com/news/local/king-exchanges-eid-al-fitr-wishes-with-qatar-emir-bahrain-monarch">jordantimes.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on <strong>Eid Al-Fitr</strong> (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fqazinform.com%2Fnews%2Fkassym-jomart-tokayev-congratulates-kazakhstanis-on-oraza-ait-9424bd">qazinform.com</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://qazinform.com/news/kassym-jomart-tokayev-congratulates-kazakhstanis-on-oraza-ait-9424bd">AR</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Eid Al Fitr</strong>: Royal Pardon for 1,201 People (<em><strong><a href="https://en.hespress.com/134069-eid-al-fitr-royal-pardon-for-1201-people.html">en.hespress.com</a></strong></em>) </p></li><li><p>Gazans mark <strong>Eid al-Fitr</strong> amidst widespread destruction and Israeli restrictions (<em><strong><a href="https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/168463">english.wafa.ps</a></strong></em>) </p></li><li><p>Oman announces first day of<strong> Eid Al Fitr</strong>  (<em><strong><a href="https://timesofoman.com/article/169657-oman-announces-first-day-of-eid-al-fitr-1">timesofoman.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li></ol><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Europe</strong></h3><ol><li><p>The Government will lower the VAT on gasoline, diesel, electricity and gas to 10% within its package of anti-crisis measures (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infobae.com%2Fespana%2F2026%2F03%2F20%2Fel-gobierno-incluira-la-bajada-del-iva-de-los-combustibles-al-10-en-su-paquete-de-medidas-anticrisis%2F">infobae.com</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://www.infobae.com/espana/2026/03/20/el-gobierno-incluira-la-bajada-del-iva-de-los-combustibles-al-10-en-su-paquete-de-medidas-anticrisis/">&#127466;&#127480;</a> </p></li><li><p>EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact (<em><strong><a href="https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1298697/eu-eyes-energy-tax-cuts-subsidies-to-ease-iran-war-impact/">ekathimerini.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Spain pulls troops from Iraq as security worsens  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/spain-pulls-troops-from-iraq-as-security-worsens/">iraqinews.com</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>Freed Belarusian political prisoners arrive in Lithuania after US-brokered deal  (<em><strong><a href="https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2873061/freed-belarusian-political-prisoners-arrive-in-lithuania-after-us-brokered-deal">lrt.lt</a></strong></em>)</p></li><li><p>New EU&#8200;border system triggers delays at airport: &#8216;It&#8217;s a mess, frankly&#8217; (<em><strong><a href="https://timesofmalta.com/article/new-eu-border-system-triggers-delays-airport.1125732">timesofmalta.com</a></strong></em>) </p></li><li><p>Polish court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine (<em><strong><a href="https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/03/18/polish-court-approves-extradition-of-russian-archaeologist-to-ukraine/">notesfrompoland.com</a></strong></em>) </p></li><li><p>What is happening in Gagauzia, how many deputies does Moldova need and how Moldovans, despite the difficulties, became happier in one year (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsmaker.md%2Fro%2Fnm-espresso-ce-se-intampla-in-gagauzia-de-cati-deputati-are-nevoie-moldova-si-cum-moldovenii-in-ciuda-dificultatilor-au-devenit-mai-fericiti-intr-un-an">newsmaker.md</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://newsmaker.md/ro/nm-espresso-ce-se-intampla-in-gagauzia-de-cati-deputati-are-nevoie-moldova-si-cum-moldovenii-in-ciuda-dificultatilor-au-devenit-mai-fericiti-intr-un-an">&#127479;&#127476;</a></p></li><li><p>Netherlands joins plan to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz (<em><strong><a href="https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/03/netherlands-joins-plan-to-protect-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz/">dutchnews.nl</a></strong></em>) </p></li><li><p>Nicu&#351;or Dan: Europe should remain focused on Ukraine, even though we are affected by the crisis of the war in Iran (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fagerpres.ro%2Fpolitic%2F2026%2F03%2F20%2Fvideo-update-nicusor-dan-europa-sa-ramana-concentrata-pe-ucraina-desi-suntem-afectati-de-criza-razbo--1539316">agerpres.ro</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://agerpres.ro/politic/2026/03/20/video-update-nicusor-dan-europa-sa-ramana-concentrata-pe-ucraina-desi-suntem-afectati-de-criza-razbo--1539316">&#127479;&#127476;</a></p></li><li><p>Petkovic denies integration of Serbian health and education systems in Kosovo (<em><strong><a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&amp;tl=en&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fn1info.rs%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fpetkovic-denies-integration-of-serbian-health-and-education-systems-in-kosovo%2F">n1info.rs</a></strong></em>) <a href="https://n1info.rs/english/news/petkovic-denies-integration-of-serbian-health-and-education-systems-in-kosovo/">&#127469;&#127479;</a></p></li></ol><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ukraine war &amp; 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