Friday, April 10, 2026

Xi meets Taiwan opposition chief, expresses ‘full confidence’ in China-Taiwan unity

China's President Xi Jinping met Taiwan's opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday, telling the visiting delegation he had "full confidence" that Taiwanese and Chinese people would be united.

Oil prices continue to climb as Strait of Hormuz shipping remains restricted

Oil prices continued to rise in early Asian trading as investors remain concerned over restricted shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the US is tested by Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Putin declares Easter ceasefire with Ukraine on April 11-12

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday an Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, effective from 4.00 pm (1300GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12, in connection with the upcoming holiday, the Kremlin said.

War in Iran will push number of people in hunger to over 360 mln — IMF

The negative consequences of the US and Israeli military operation against Iran will lead to an increase in the number of people on the brink of famine globally by 45 million, to more than 360 million, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in Washington.

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US Democratic congresswoman : There is no difference between 'moderate' rebels and al-Qaeda or the ISIS

United States Congresswoman and Democratic Party member Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday revealed that she held a meeting with Syrian Presiden...