Strait of Hormuz Closure (April 2026)
Escalating Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz Energy securitynaval standoffmining
China warns against sending weapons to Iran amid escalating tensions
2026-04-13SI
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Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz takes effect April 13 as Pentagon clarifies non-Iranian port transits will be permitted — partially de-escalating global oil market concerns. Hungary's Orbán concedes election as Tisza's Magyar calls on president to step down within 30 days, with new PM election mandated. Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has expired with both sides reporting thousands of violations during the truce period.
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View all →Israel Lebanon Strikes April 2026
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Global Sumud Flotilla departs Barcelona for Gaza
2026-04-13China Weapons Shipment to Iran
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Trump warned China on Iran arms: "If China does that, China could have big problems"
2026-04-12China Establishes New County in Xinjiang Near PoK and Afghan Border
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China establishes new county in Xinjiang near Pakistan-Administered Kashmir (PoK) and Afghan border; third new county in over a year
2026-04-12Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza (April 2026)
Active Mediterranean / Middle East humanitarian operationsgaza blockademaritime protest
Thousands gather as largest-ever aid flotilla departs Barcelona for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
2026-04-12Hungary Election April 2026
Resolved (Péter Magyar wins; Orbán's 16-year rule ends; President Sulyok under pressure to resign; new PM election within 30 days) Europe/NATO governanceelections
Orbán concedes defeat after calling the winner
2026-04-12Iraq President Elected April 2026
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Parliament elected Nizar Amedi as president after five months of political deadlock; Amedi pledges "Iraq First"
2026-04-12Market Movers
Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?
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Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by end of 2026?
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Putin out as President of Russia by December 31, 2026?
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Zelenskyy out as Ukraine president by end of 2026?
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