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The 07:15–08:15 window is defined by the confirmed failure of US-Iran Islamabad talks — Vance departed after 21 hours with no agreement, citing Iran's nuclear programme as the sticking point. Iran calls US demands "excessive" but says diplomacy continues. Three oil supertankers exited the Strait of Hormuz in what may be the first post-ceasefire commercial transit. A new diplomatic flashpoint emerges: Israel and Turkey trading accusations over Syria and Gaza. China announced partial resumption of Taiwan ties including direct flights. Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains under severe strain with continued violations reported. Hungary is voting in a pivotal election that could end Orban's 16-year rule. ---
Asian Development Bank warns Middle East conflict will drag Asian GDP growth down to 5.1% from 5.4% in 2025. Impact ripples through manufacturing, tourism, and broader supply chains.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: "Dumb for US to Let Netanyahu Kill Diplomacy". Warns of repercussions of Israel's attacks on Lebanon in implicit response to Vance.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia formally notified Russia they deny Ukrainian overflights for attacks on Russian territory
Trilateral talks Afghanistan-Pakistan-China amid regional shifting alignments; China-India border tensions noted.
US intelligence indicates China is preparing a weapons shipment to Iran
Three Chinese naval intelligence vessels tracked operating collectively with Russian and Cuban assets in western Atlantic
China announced a South China Sea rocket launch for Saturday 7:30pm
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