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Sunday, April 19

Two men in black caps stand next to a bronze figure of Jesus Christ, who is being held at rifle-point by six identical bronze figures in a semi-circular formation. A seventh bronze figure stand behind them, also holding a rifle, and resembling Mao Zedong
Foreign PolicyApril 19, 2026

Beijing's Iron Fist: Artist Gao Zhen Faces Prison for Retroactive 'Thought Crimes'

In a chilling display of authoritarian overreach, the Chinese government has arrested sculptor Gao Zhen for satirical works created over a decade ago, signaling a new era of transnational and retroactive censorship.

A man with a grey beard and hair looks into the camera. He is wearing a black shirt and behind him is the Iranian flag.
Foreign PolicyApril 19, 2026

Iran’s IRGC Hardliners Threaten Global Economy by Seizing Control of Strait of Hormuz

Senior Iranian lawmaker and former IRGC commander Ebrahim Azizi has declared that Tehran will never relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, framing the illegal blockade of international waters as a strategic asset against the West.

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers in Lebanon.
Foreign PolicyApril 19, 2026

French Peacekeeper Killed in Hezbollah-Controlled Territory

A French peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded in a deliberate ambush in southern Lebanon, an attack President Emmanuel Macron has directly attributed to the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group.

A rescue worker in the middle of rubble at a commercial building where only mangled metal frames remain; fire and smoke are shown in the background in the huge void betwen buldings
Foreign PolicyApril 19, 2026

Biden Administration Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver, Fueling Moscow's War Chest

The U.S. government has extended a waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil, a move President Zelensky warns will provide billions to fund Moscow's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

A robot runs on a street in Beijing
Foreign PolicyApril 19, 2026

Chinese Tech Giants Showcase Autonomous Machines Outpacing Human Athletes

A robot developed by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor completed a half marathon in just over 50 minutes, soundly defeating human competitors and shattering existing world records.

Roberts-Smith walks out of the Federal Court in Sydney in May 2025. In the background are his parents.
Foreign PolicyApril 19, 2026

Decorated War Hero Ben Roberts-Smith Vows to Fight Politically Charged Murder Allegations

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith is standing his ground against five counts of war crimes, asserting that his actions in Afghanistan were consistent with his training and the rules of engagement.

Saturday, April 18

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

Members of the influential Sudanese band Aswat Almadina have been forced into exile, joining the millions of people displaced by the catastrophic civil war that erupted in 2023.

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

KC Sen
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.

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