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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 30 years in US as fighting continues
Middle East, News, US April 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Lebanon and Israel began their first direct diplomatic negotiations in more than three decades on April 14, 2026, in Washington, marking a rare and significant engagement between two countries that remain formally at war.
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NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian ports, choosing instead to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict ends.
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Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, including climate change, security, and conflict resolution. His comments came on April 13, 2026, during his fourth state visit to China.
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Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule
Europe, News April 13, 2026 , by IRIA
Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orban, has lost power after 16 years, following a decisive election victory by opposition leader Peter Magyar and his center-right Tisza party.
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US orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse
Middle East, News, US April 13, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation after high-level talks with Iran failed to produce an agreement to end six weeks of war.
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US and Iran fail to reach deal after high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after high-level direct talks in Pakistan on April 11-12, 2026, marking a major setback in efforts to end their six-week war despite a fragile two-week ceasefire in place.
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Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production
News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $4.7 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin to accelerate production of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor, as demand for air defense systems continues to rise amid global conflicts.
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UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a three-day tour of Gulf states with a series of high-level meetings focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions continue despite a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war.
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Israel removes Spain from Gaza Coordination Center after diplomatic rift
Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 , by IRIA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on April 10, 2026, that he has removed Spain from a key international coordination body overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, marking a sharp escalation in already strained relations between the two countries.
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Pyongyang to bolster ties with North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News April 10, 2026 , by IRIA
China has moved to reinforce its strategic relationship with North Korea, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and restoring momentum in ties.