US naval blockade of Iranian ports active as of 14:00 GMT April 13; Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf ports; oil prices exceed $103/barrel, physical oil hits record $150/barrel in Europe amid deepening global energy crisis.

Hungary's Orbán concedes election to Péter Magyar's Tisza party which wins two-thirds majority; PM‑elect signals pragmatism on Russia relations while committing to stronger EU/NATO alignment; Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate.

Russia‑Ukraine Easter ceasefire expired after 32 hours with over 2,000 violations reported by each side; fighting resumed despite prisoner exchange; Russia resumed offensive operations in Sumy region.