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Ursula von der Leyen
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Strait of Hormuz declared open as Israel-Lebanon truce holds; Trump says Iran deal ‘very close’
Iran's foreign minister declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire, as a 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect on 17 April 2026.
Blockade day one: Iran shadow fleet defies United States order, Starmer rallies 40 nations and prices near $100
The US Iran port blockade began April 13 with a sanctioned shadow tanker transiting Hormuz unchallenged as oil neared $100 and Starmer convened 40 nations.
UK and France split from US over Iran blockade as Brent crude surges past $102 and April 22 ceasefire deadline looms
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect April 13 as oil hit $102, Iran threatened Gulf ports, and the UK and France launched a rival navigation plan.
Viktor Orbán defeated in Hungary parliamentary election 2026: Péter Magyar and Tisza win historic supermajority
Péter Magyar's Tisza party wins a two-thirds supermajority in Hungary's April 2026 election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule with record 80% voter turnout.
Trump says Khamenei is dead after joint US-Israel strike on Tehran; Iran denies and threatens response
US and Israel strike Iran's leadership; Trump confirms Khamenei killed. Iran denies, threatens retaliation. Succession crisis opens with no clear successor.
India and EU slash tariffs in sweeping trade deal after 18 years of talks
India and European Union seal a landmark free trade agreement reducing tariffs, expanding market access, and deepening strategic ties across goods and services.
EU approves first SAFE defence funding wave: What’s next for joint procurement and military readiness?
EU backs €38B in SAFE defence loans for 8 Member States. Find out which countries are in, what comes next, and how this reshapes Europe’s defence posture.
Europe’s boldest grid reform yet: Can the Energy Highways plan finally unify the EU power market?
The EU just unveiled a €29.9B grid reform push. Find out how the Energy Highways plan could reshape Europe’s power infrastructure.
Trump in Scotland tells Europe to “stop the windmills” as US‑EU trade deal deadline looms
Trump’s “stop the windmills” remark and tough immigration stance raise EU tensions as US‑EU trade talks in Scotland race to avert a $109B tariff war.
“Ball is in Russia’s court”—Ukraine’s bold 30-day truce offer explained
Ukraine and its allies propose a 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday—find out why the world is watching Moscow’s next move.