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China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan such as direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products following a visit by the Beijing-friendly opposition leader of the self-ruled island.The Taiwan Work Office under China’s Communist Party issued a statement saying it would explore setting up a longstanding communication mechanism between the Communist Party and Taiwan’s Kuomingtang Party. It said it will facilitate the import of Taiwan’s aquaculture produ...
Hungarian politician dances following Orbán's defeat
Zsolt Hegedus, a leading candidate for health minister in a future Hungarian government, danced enthusiastically on stage as the opposition Tisza party celebrated a landslide victory that ended Viktor Orban's long rule.
How Liverpool can beat PSG: Hybrid pressing, shadowing Vitinha, and long balls in behind
Liverpool were outplayed and outclassed in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.Even if they managed to escape Paris with the tie still alive, they have their work cut out to overturn the 2-0 deficit. Luis Enrique’s reigning European champions are unquestionably one of the best teams in the world — but PSG are not unbeatable.Advertisement
China says open Strait of Hormuz crucial for global interests as Trump threatens blockade
China is pushing a ceasefire in the Iran war as key to the Strait of Hormuz being open to international trade and energy, as US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping naval operation targeting the oil transit chokepoint. Guo Jiakun, a foreign ministry spokesman, said during a daily press briefing on Monday that the strait was an important channel for international trade in goods and energy, and that “maintaining its safety, stability and unimpeded passage serves the common interests of the....
How Trump’s made-up emergencies could subvert the midterm elections
The real national emergency is the prospect that Trump, his administration and his supporters will declare an electoral emergency and either rig or try to overturn the midterm results. The history of midterm elections and Trump’s tanking poll numbers are motivation.
UK Refuses to Join Trump’s Blockade of Iran’s Ports
Rabat – Britain has conveyed its decision not to join a US-led military blockade of Iranian ports. The United States, under President Donald Trump, announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a lasting peace agreement. Following negotiations in Islamabad, Trump said Washington would begin “blockading any and all ships” attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his country’s decision on Monday, distancing the United Kingdom fr...
Iran Threatens Ports as Trump Vows Hormuz Blockade
Iran warned it would target all ports in and close to the Persian Gulf if its own shipping hubs are threatened, after US President Donald Trump announced plans for a blockade of Tehran-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports. And, Orbán loses Hungarian election
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports. And, Orbán loses Hungarian election April 13, 20267:56 AM ET By Brittney Melton Trump's Blockade, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Hungary's Orbán Out Listen · 12:18 12:18 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-117236/nx-s1-mx-5783449-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title=...
'I don't know where this war ends': Nigel Farage questions if Donald Trump has an 'exit strategy' in Iran -but dismisses claims US President is suffering 'cognitive decline'
'I don't know where this war ends': Nigel Farage questions if Donald Trump has an 'exit strategy' in Iran - but dismisses claims US President is suffering 'cognitive decline'By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:51, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 12:56, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
‘Liberated’: Hungarian youths celebrate Viktor Orban’s defeat
Hungarian youths danced and sang in the early hours of Monday in central Budapest to celebrate the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year “illiberal” rule following a resounding electoral drubbing. Strangers high-fived each others, cars honked, and youths ripped down government and ruling party anti-Ukraine billboards as many said they felt “liberated”. “At long last it feels so good to be Hungarian. It’s like a weight lifted off our shoulders,” Csilla Bekesi, 25, told AFP, cel...
سرپرست وزارت دفاع جمهوری اسلامی: برای هر سناریویی آمادهایم
مجید ابنالرضا، سرپرست وزارت دفاع جمهوری اسلامی در جلسه کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس گفت: «برای هر سناریویی آماده هستیم و نیروهای مسلح در اوج آمادگی رزمی قرار دارند.» او افزود: «به هرگونه تجاوز و شرارت دشمن پاسخی شدید، سخت و پشیمانکننده خواهیم داد.»
Can US last 3 months, asks Iran, says has oil for sale in tankers for 90 days
Can US last months asks Iran says has oil for sale in tankers for days
What next for Hungary after Orbán’s seismic election defeat?
NewsWorldEuropeWhat next for Hungary after Orbán’s seismic election defeat?Hungarians are contemplating changes after voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor OrbánJustin Spike & Sam McNeilMonday 13 April 2026 12:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark"...
US military to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea
The US military will enforce a blockade in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz and it will apply to all vessel traffic regardless of flag, the US Central Command said in a note to seafarers seen by Reuters on Monday. The note said the blockade would come into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday."Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion and capture," the note said."The blockade will not impede neutral transi...
Pope Leo says he's unafraid of the Trump admin after president calls him 'terrible' on foreign policy
Pope Leo XIV fired back after President Donald Trump attacked him on social media, saying his calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and should not be treated as a political argument with the White House."I have no fear of the Trump administration," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane Monday en route to Algeria."The message of the church, my message, the message of the Gospel: Blessed are the Peacemakers. I do not look at my role as being political, a politician," he added.Trump had...
شاهزاده رضا پهلوی: آینده ایران به دست مردم ایران رقم خواهد خورد نه نیروهای خارجی
شاهزاده رضا پهلوی در سخنرانی خود در پارلمان سوئد تاکید کرد این مردم ایران هستند که در نهایت سرنوشت کشور را تعیین میکنند و مسیر آینده را رقم میزنند.
Ukraine violated Easter truce over 6,500 times – Russian MOD
Most incidents involved short-range FPV drone strikes, the military says Ukrainian forces violated a 32-hour Easter ceasefire more than 6,500 times over the weekend, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the unilateral pause last week. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky signaled that Kiev would also observe the truce, and called on Moscow to extend it beyond the holiday period. According to the Russian military, combat activity decreased s...
Pope says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after president lashes out
World Pope Leo says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after Trump lashes out By Chris Livesay Chris Livesay Correspondent, Rome Chris Livesay is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in Rome. Read Full Bio Chris Livesay April 13, 2026 / 7:36 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Algiers — Pope Leo has responded to sharply-worded criticism from the President, saying he has "no fear of the Trump administration" and will continue to speak out "loudly" for the message of the Gos...
Eric Swalwell Drops California Governor Bid Following Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California just days after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced ranging from lewd text message to rape, an allegation he has denied. Swalwell is now facing growing calls to resign from Congress. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY. Warning: Some of the details of the accusations are disturbing.
Pope Leo responds after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo responds after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’The pontiff says he is not afraid of the Trump administration and “refuses to get into a debate” with the presidentKanishka Singh Monday 13 April 2026 12:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCommen...