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Sunday, April 12

A woman waves Iran's national flag in front of a giant billboard
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Trump Takes Hardline Stance: Naval Blockade Imposed on Iran

President Trump has ordered a naval blockade of Iran to enforce maritime security and pressure the regime to abandon its nuclear ambitions following the collapse of diplomatic talks.

Composite image of Rajini Vaidyanathan in blazer and pictures of a crowd
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Viktor Orbán Ousted: Hungary Shifts Left After 16 Years

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat to opposition leader Péter Magyar following a record-breaking turnout that signals a major political realignment in Hungary.

Two government forces personnel wearing all black and beige vests.
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Nigerian Military Targets Islamist Insurgents in Battle Against Boko Haram

The Nigerian Air Force conducted air strikes against identified terrorist locations in the Jilli axis, as the nation continues its long-standing military campaign to neutralize the Boko Haram insurgency.

JD Vance speaks on the phone with Donald Trump
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Vance Delivers Final Offer to Iran as Nuclear Standoff Persists

High-level negotiations in Islamabad concluded without a deal, as the U.S. remains firm on its demand that Iran abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

An elderly woman walks past the ruins of a house in Donetsk
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Easter Ceasefire Crumbles as Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations of Violations

A temporary ceasefire intended for Orthodox Easter has collapsed under the weight of thousands of reported violations from both Russian and Ukrainian forces.

Priest dressed in a white robe giving his blessing to churchgoers.
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Russian Treachery: Moscow Flouts Easter Truce as Ukrainians Brace for Renewed Aggression

Ukraine’s military recorded over 2,000 ceasefire violations during a brief, failed Easter truce, highlighting the futility of negotiating with a regime that views peace as a tactical pause.

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler in a split screen with a sign that says "EUROPE, PLEASE HELP US".
Foreign PolicyApril 12, 2026

Viktor Orbán’s Hungary at a Crossroads: Why the Global Elite are Watching

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a pivotal election that has drawn intense international scrutiny due to his strategic alignment with both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Saturday, April 11

A screenshot from an AI-generated pro-Iran propaganda video showing an Iranian soldier chasing a US soldier
Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2026

Tehran’s Digital War: Inside the Iranian Regime’s AI Propaganda Machine

An investigation has confirmed that the Iranian regime is paying for sophisticated AI-generated propaganda videos designed to manipulate Western audiences and spread falsehoods about U.S. military operations.

Ulrich Siegmund, who has a dark blonde undercut which is swept back on the top, grins at his audience from a lectern and does a thumbs up
Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2026

German Voters Poised to Embrace Nationalist Shift as AfD Unveils Bold New Manifesto

The AfD has adopted a comprehensive government program in Saxony-Anhalt that prioritizes the interests of the German people, calls for strict immigration enforcement, and challenges the current federal coalition's foreign policy.

A car on fire after bombing in Nigeria's north eastern Gombe state in 2015
Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2026

Nigeria Delivers Justice: Nearly 400 Convicted for Ties to Islamic Terror Groups

Nigerian courts have handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment to 386 individuals found guilty of supporting or participating in deadly Islamic insurgencies.

Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega gestures while speaking to camera in front of a digger and rubble on a residential street in Beirut.
Foreign PolicyApril 11, 2026

Israel Decimates Hezbollah Strongholds in Decisive Beirut Strikes

Israel conducted over 100 targeted air strikes in a ten-minute window to neutralize Hezbollah assets, marking a necessary escalation in the ongoing defense against Iranian-backed terrorism.