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Wednesday, April 22

Donald Trump stands in the White House dining room with a white wall with carvings behind him and part of an American flag. He is seen from the waist up speaking, turned to his right and his gesturing. He is wearing a blue blazer and a white shirt and pink patterned tie.
Foreign PolicyApril 22, 2026

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire to Await Unified Proposal

President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran to allow the regime additional time to present a unified proposal to end the ongoing conflict.

Tuesday, April 21

Woman with dark curly hair, wearing tan polo neck jumper, works on a computer in an office
TechApril 21, 2026

Meta Turns Employees Into Data Points for AI Obsession

Meta is implementing a new tracking tool to monitor employee computer activity, repurposing staff productivity data to train its internal artificial intelligence models.

A shop of Mixue, a Chinese bubble tea brand in Chongqing, China in April 2026. In the foreground a girl walks away from the shop holding two sundaes and a drink.
Foreign PolicyApril 21, 2026

China's Corporate Expansion: Beijing's Brands Target Global Markets

Driven by domestic economic pressures and intense competition, Chinese companies are rapidly expanding their global footprint to capture market share from Western competitors.

A picture of Kevin Warsh during his confirmation hearing.
EconomyApril 21, 2026

Kevin Warsh Faces Democrat Smear Campaign in Fed Confirmation Hearing

Kevin Warsh defended his independence and proposed a necessary overhaul of the Federal Reserve during a contentious confirmation hearing marked by partisan grandstanding from Democrats.

Zelensky and Witkoff
Foreign PolicyApril 21, 2026

Zelensky Demands Attention as US Envoys Prioritize Middle East Strategy

Volodymyr Zelensky is expressing frustration over the lack of official visits from US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv, even as the Trump administration shifts its diplomatic focus toward the Middle East.

An Israeli soldier uses an implement to hit the face of an upturned statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. Photo: April 2026
Foreign PolicyApril 21, 2026

IDF Disciplines Soldiers Following Statue Vandalism in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces have sentenced two soldiers to military detention and removed them from combat duty after they were caught on camera vandalizing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.

A woman leans across a vegetable stall as a seated man watches her, at a market in Tehran (24/03/26)
Foreign PolicyApril 21, 2026

Iran's Economy Crumbles Under Weight of Its Own Aggression

The Iranian regime's hostile actions have backfired, resulting in two million layoffs and a crippled economy as international pressure and military consequences take their toll.

John Ternus standing on stage in front of an Apple logo. He is wearing a grey shirt.
TechApril 21, 2026

Apple Prepares for Succession as 'Product Guy' John Ternus Emerges as Heir Apparent

Apple is positioning hardware executive John Ternus to succeed CEO Tim Cook, tasking him with navigating the company through the volatile AI race and complex international trade relations.

Two people hold a colourful flag
Culture WarApril 21, 2026

EU Bureaucrats Attack Hungary’s Sovereignty Over Child Protection Laws

In an unprecedented power grab, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary’s laws restricting LGBTQ content for minors violate EU treaty values.

A composite image of Tim Cook wearing a black tuxedo with bow tie and John Ternus wearing a blue shirt over a black t-shirt
TechApril 21, 2026

Apple Taps Hardware Veteran John Ternus to Succeed Tim Cook

Apple has announced that hardware engineering head John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1, marking a shift toward product-focused leadership after Tim Cook’s long tenure as an operations-driven executive.

Monday, April 20

US President Donald Trump stands outside the Oval Office
Foreign PolicyApril 20, 2026

Trump Holds Firm: No End to Hormuz Blockade Until Iran Agrees to Terms

President Trump has declared that the U.S. will maintain its decisive blockade on Iranian ports until a favorable deal is reached, asserting that the strategy is successfully crippling the regime.