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A man wearing a black, white and orange patterned shirt playing a guitar on stage with strobe lights shining behind him.

Foreign PolicyApril 18, 2026

Sudanese band members flee as nation descends into chaos

The musical group Aswat Almadina is now scattered across the globe after the brutal civil war destroyed the Khartoum they once knew.

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Saturday, April 18

A composite image shows married couple Iryna and Serhiy photographed in 2026, looking at the camera and smiling. Iryna has chin-length dark hair and glasses and is holding a pink flower. Serhiy has grey hair and is holding up a photo of them side-by-side at their wedding. On the right hand side is a black and white photograph of the couple during their first dance at their wedding. She wears a white wedding dress, he wears a dark suit and a bow tie.

Foreign PolicyApril 18, 2026

Soviet Deception: The Wedding That Took Place Under the Shadow of Chernobyl

Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the story of Serhiy and Iryna Lobanov serves as a chilling reminder of the lethal incompetence and information control inherent in the Soviet regime.

A cargo ship is seen on the horizon in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign PolicyApril 18, 2026

Iran Threatens Global Shipping as Terror Regime Attempts to Blackmail the U.S.

The Iranian regime has shuttered the critical Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and is actively attacking vessels, attempting to coerce the U.S. into lifting a necessary naval blockade.

Friday, April 17

Foreign PolicyApril 17, 2026

KC Sen: The War Correspondent Who Orchestrated a Cultural Renaissance

Kumar Chunder Sen, a multi-talented war correspondent and musician, defied the dangers of wartime to establish a professional music infrastructure in Kolkata that launched generations of local talent.

A person fills up their car with a petrol pump.

Foreign PolicyApril 17, 2026

Iran forced to back down as Strait of Hormuz reopens under pressure

Following effective U.S. and Israeli military pressure, Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though global shipping experts warn that the threat to maritime security remains.

Two people ride on a moped, while one holds a Hezbollah flag and holds two fingers in the air, on a street in Beirut in front of a huge pile of rubble where a building once stood, taken on Friday.

Foreign PolicyApril 17, 2026

Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire Amidst Regional Tensions

Following direct talks in Washington, Israel and Lebanon have entered a 10-day ceasefire, though Israel remains committed to its security zone and the right to strike against imminent threats.

Two men on motorcycles ride among traffic, as people make victory signs and fly yellow Hezbollah flags, in Nabatieh, Lebanon (17/04/26)

Foreign PolicyApril 17, 2026

Hezbollah Vows to Keep Weapons as Ceasefire Leaves Iran’s Proxy Intact

A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect, but the deal fails to address the fundamental threat posed by the Iranian-backed militia's refusal to disarm.

Foreign PolicyApril 17, 2026

Tehran Remains Defiant as Regime Rejects Washington's Terms for Peace

While President Trump pushes for a deal to end the conflict, the Iranian regime remains unbowed and unwilling to accept terms that would force them to relinquish their regional aggression.