Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to Hungary, says new PM Peter Magyar announced that he will halt Hungary’s planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court The Independent UK · Apr 21
JD Vance Expected To Fly To Pakistan For New Round Of Iran Talks As End Of Ceasefire Looms: Report Vice President JD Vance is expected to fly to Pakistan on Tuesday to take part in a new round of talks with Iran as the end of the ceasefire between the countries loom, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 21
The Russian celebrity blogger taking on Putin’s propaganda machine Influencer claims regional officials are lying to Putin about major issues plaguing ordinary people are in Russia The Independent UK · Apr 21
Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise The US has failed to bomb Iran into submission. Now, from the strait of Hormuz to nuclear concessions, Tehran senses its position strengthening, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
London ‘under attack’ from Iran says UK anti-terror chief as seven more arrested over arsons Counter-terror police investigating if Iranian proxy is behind string of attacks on Jewish sites in London Evening Standard · Apr 21
Decision on EU’s €90bn loan for Ukraine ‘due in next 24 hours’ after Zelenskyy says oil pipeline repaired – as it happened EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says there is ‘new momentum’ after Hungarian election as Ukrainian leader says Druzhba pipeline can resume operations The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval The Independent UK · Apr 21
Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran In today’s newsletter: Our diplomatic editor on whether permanent peace is possible – or whether there will be a new escalation in the conflict The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
‘Digging nuclear dust sites will be a difficult process’: Trump says Iran's N-sites 'obliterated' Former President Trump stated that recovering uranium from Iran will be a protracted and challenging endeavor following US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites. He asserted that "Operation Midnight Hammer" completely destroyed these facilities, making retrieval difficult. The Times of India · Apr 21
Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 21
'Prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield': Iran's big warning to US as ceasefire deadline looms Iran has struck a defiant tone as the ceasefire with the United States nears its deadline, warning it is ready to escalate if talks collapse. Tehran says it will not negotiate under pressure, even as Washington maintains a strict blockade and pushes for a deal. The Times of India · Apr 21
JD Vance to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad for crucial talks with Iran, aiming to avert a looming conflict as a fragile ceasefire nears its end. Washington has warned of renewed bombing if no agreement is reached, though a deadline extension is possible if progress is seen. Iran's participation… The Times of India · Apr 21
Ukraine war briefing: EU moves to unlock €90bn loan as Orbán exits Macron says ‘reasonably optimistic’ loan with go through after election defeat of pro-Russian Hungarian PM. What we know on day 1,518 The Guardian - AU · Apr 21
Trial begins for Afghan charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing as defense says US ‘got the wrong man’ Trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Isis militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 The Independent UK · Apr 20
The Times of India · Apr 20 US seizes Iranian ship but both sides say Pakistan talks on TOI Correspondent from Washington: Despite mixed signals, especially over the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US as part of its blockade of the Hormuz, both sides indicated they were planning to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan this week. Quoting officials, the NYT reported that US…
Axios · Apr 20 Trump rages at Iran war criticism: "Time is not my adversary" Trump insisted any nuclear deal will be "FAR BETTER" than Obama's as he railed against critics.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks US vice-president to travel to Islamabad with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as deadline for current ceasefire looms
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 US spending on ‘reckless’ Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN Head of UN’s humanitarian agency frustrated that $2bn weekly cost of conflict comes amid big cuts to aid budgets
Axios · Apr 20 Distrust, dishonesty and Trump's elusive Iran deal "He doesn't want to fight anymore. But he will if he feels he has to."
The Times of India · Apr 20 Talks on hold as Hormuz hardball threatens second round The TOI correspondent from Washington: Prospects of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran hangs in suspense amid a fog of mistrust and misinformation after Teheran conveyed to Washington it is not ready to turn up in Islamabad in the face of what it sees as…
The Times of India · Apr 20 My Take 5 (Edition 66): The week that was in international affairs Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, historic elections in Hungary, polls in Bulgaria, Ukraine’s robot army, and the Baltic states’ principled stance against Russian aggression. So let’s get to it.
International Business Times · Apr 20 Pakistan Reportedly Making Efforts To End U.S. Blockade Of Iranian Ports And Facilitate New Talks Pakistan is making efforts to end the U.S.'s blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and facilitate Tehran's return to the negotiating table, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Moscow-friendly Rumen Radev wins absolute majority in Bulgarian elections Former president’s election could end years of weak coalition governments but critics warn it may be bad for EU
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Pakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peace Islamabad has seized chance to act as mediator in Iran war and hopes to reap diplomatic and economic benefits
International Business Times · Apr 20 Iran Willing To Attend Round Of Talks With U.S. In Islamabad, Pakistani Officials Say Iran is willing to attend a new round of talks with the U.S. in Islamabad, Pakistani officials said on Monday.