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Monday, April 27

An attendant at a petrol station refills a motorbike with fuel
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Trump Calls Iran's Bluff as Peace Talks Collapse

President Trump has scrapped planned peace talks with Iran, correctly identifying the regime's internal chaos and lack of leverage while oil markets react to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Wide shot showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking to soldiers wearing military uniforms as he stands on a monument in Pyongyang for Russian soldiers who died in the Ukraine war
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Pyongyang and Moscow Formalize Dangerous Military Alliance

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov have unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang to honor North Korean soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war.

Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi, wearing a cap and with a long beard, is pictured speaking to the BBC
Foreign PolicyApril 27, 2026

Ukraine’s Drone Commander Unleashes High-Tech War on Russian Infrastructure

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces are aggressively targeting Russian oil refineries and military personnel, utilizing advanced, locally-produced drones to cripple Moscow's war machine.

Sunday, April 26

Lyse Doucet in a blue head scarf.
Foreign PolicyApril 26, 2026

Trump asserts influence in Iran as regime denies intervention claims

Donald Trump claims his diplomatic pressure spared eight Iranian women from execution, a narrative the Iranian regime is aggressively attempting to discredit.

Saturday, April 25

A doll sits on the remains of books in abandoned city
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Chernobyl at 40: A Sobering Reminder of Soviet Incompetence

As Ukraine marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the abandoned city of Pripyat stands as a stark testament to the catastrophic consequences of Soviet-era negligence.

Kushner and Witkoff
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Trump Calls Iran's Bluff: Cancels Envoy Trip Amid Tehran's Chaos

President Trump canceled a planned diplomatic trip to Pakistan, asserting that Iran must initiate contact if they are serious about negotiations while highlighting the internal dysfunction plaguing the Iranian leadership.

Rescue workers searching the ruins of a collapsed building in Ukraine
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Russian Aggression Intensifies as Conflict Spills Toward NATO Borders

A lethal Russian aerial assault has left seven dead across Ukraine, prompting NATO border alerts and escalating the ongoing war of attrition.

Ursula von der Leyen in a grey blouse and jacket speaks to Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic who is wearing a dark suit. Behind them are other officials
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Trump Administration Demands Accountability From Free-Riding NATO Allies

President Trump is rightfully pressuring NATO members to align with U.S. national security interests regarding Iran, signaling that failure to support American operations will carry real-world consequences.

Friday, April 24

A sign saying 'welcome to The Falkland Islands' in front of a bus terminal at the harbour at Port Stanley in the Falklands Islands, with a red London-style bus in the background against a clear blue sky.
Foreign PolicyApril 24, 2026

Downing Street Stands Firm: Falklands Sovereignty Is Not Up for Debate

Downing Street has unequivocally rejected reports that the U.S. might reconsider its position on Falkland Islands sovereignty, emphasizing that the islanders' right to self-determination is paramount.

(From left to right): Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Photo: 12 April 2026
Foreign PolicyApril 24, 2026

Trump Envoys Head to Pakistan as Iran Faces Pressure to Abandon Nuclear Ambitions

The Trump administration is dispatching special envoys to Pakistan to engage in potential talks with Iranian officials, maintaining a position of strength while demanding Tehran verifiably dismantle its nuclear program.

A BYD Seal 06 GT is seen on display on the opening day of the Beijing Auto Show
Foreign PolicyApril 24, 2026

Chinese Auto Giant BYD Doubles Down on Global Expansion While Ignoring U.S. Market

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is aggressively expanding its global footprint, leveraging state-backed technology and infrastructure to bypass the U.S. market amid ongoing national security and trade concerns.