US Announces Strait of Hormuz Naval Blockade as Global Powers Warn of Economic Fallout
The US announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, 2026, triggering global condemnation from the UK, France, China and Germany.
World
US Announces Strait of Hormuz Naval Blockade as Global Powers Warn of Economic Fallout
The US announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, 2026, triggering global condemnation from the UK, France, China and Germany.
Politics
Tisza Party Wins Hungarian Election in Landslide, Ending Orbán’s 16-Year Rule
Hungary election results on April 12, 2026, show opposition Tisza Party winning a constitutional majority with 138 seats.
Business
Global Markets and Oil Prices: April 8, 2026 – Crude Plunges as US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally
Global markets rallied and oil prices plunged below $100 on April 8, 2026, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Science & Tech
‘A Human in the Machine’: UN AI Panel Begins Landmark Study on Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The UN’s first Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has begun work on a landmark study examining how artificial intelligence is transforming society, with a focus on ethics, trust, and keeping humans at the center of decision-making.
Special Reports
‘Priced Out of the Market’: UN Warns Developing Countries Trapped by Unfair Credit Ratings as Debt Costs Soar
Developing nations face nearly $1.4 trillion in annual debt costs as unfair credit ratings block access to affordable finance, the UN warns. Deputy chief Amina Mohammed calls for reforming a system that “overlooks long-term potential.”
Travel & History
EU’s Entry/Exit System Fully Operational Across Schengen Area, Transforming Border Management
The EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational across the Schengen Area on April 10, 2026.
Edu. & Research
NASA Moon Mission Reaches Back Home: Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Lunar Flyby
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission reached back home on April 10, 2026, with four astronauts splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean
