Organised crime in Indonesia Indonesian police announce the arrest of six suspects for trafficking endangered Komodo dragons sourced from East Nusa Tenggara and intended for export to Thailand, and detain two additional individuals for smuggling pangolin scales.
Corruption in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea tightens security at military bases and imposes movement restrictions after a group of soldiers sets up roadblocks in Port Moresby to protest alleged irregularities in army recruitment linked to former defence minister Billy Joseph, who is under investigation.
Chinese intelligence activity abroad A Taiwanese court sentences six current and former military personnel to prison terms of four and a half to eight and a half years for espionage offenses, including organizing networks and transmitting classified information to individuals linked to China.
2026 Onikişubat school shooting Nine people are killed and 13 more injured in a mass shooting at a school in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. The perpetrator dies by suicide.
North Korea and weapons of mass destruction International Atomic Energy Agency director general Rafael Grossi reports increased activity at multiple nuclear facilities in North Korea, including the Nyongbyon site, indicating expanded capacity to produce nuclear weapons.
Evacuations during the 2026 Iran war Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors from the IRIS "Bushehr" and the wrecked IRIS "Dena", after providing temporary shelter on humanitarian grounds.
2026 Iran war fuel crisis South Korea secures imports of 273 million barrels of crude oil (by the end of the year) and 2.1 million tons of naphtha through alternative routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, providing several months of supply amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.
Norway records its highest-ever crude oil export value in March, reaching 57.4 billion kroner (US$6.08 billion) for 56.6 million barrels, contributing to a trade surplus of 97.5 billion kroner ($10.3 billion) amid a global fuel crisis.
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov states that Russia can supply energy to China and other countries affected by disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
Russian sabotage operations in Europe Swedish civil defence minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin reports that the security service had prevented a cyberattack on a thermal power station in West Sweden in mid-2025, identifying the perpetrators as a group linked to Russian intelligence, with no significant disruption to operations.
Middle Eastern crisis Israeli military chief of staff Eyal Zamir says that Israel has approved plans for the continuation of military action in both Lebanon and Iran.
At least three paramedics are killed, six others are injured, and one remains missing after Israeli strikes hit incident response teams in Mayfadoun, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon.
A U.S. official says that over 10,000 additional U.S. military personnel, including sailors aboard George H. W. Bush and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit on the "Boxer" Amphibious Ready Group, will arrive in the region later this month.
Iran's military headquarters threatens to close the Red Sea in addition to the strait if the U.S. naval blockade of Iran continues.
A Pakistani delegation led by military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to facilitate the continuation of diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran.
A United States official says that the U.S. has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire, though there is ongoing engagement between the U.S. and Iran towards a peace deal.
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Papua New Guinea Papuan soldiers block several roads across Port Moresby, protesting the military's recent recruitment controversies.
Prime minister Greenland's former prime minister Múte Bourup Egede is appointed as the new foreign minister.
Somali The Somali federal government fails to ensure the timely succession of the Federal Parliament, as its term expired on 14 April. The lapse creates significant uncertainty, with no clear plan for forthcoming elections following a series of constitutional crises.
2026 Irish fuel protests In the Republic of Ireland, the Government of the 34th Dáil wins a no confidence vote tabled by Sinn Féin over its handling of recent fuel protests.
2026 Siverek school shooting An 18-year-old man opens fire at a school in Siverek, Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey, wounding 16 people, before killing himself.
Chinese property sector crisis (2020–present) The founder of the property development company Evergrande Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to several charges, including fundraising fraud and illegally taking public deposits, at a trial in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Norway–Ukraine relations The Norwegian government announces that Ukraine will produce drones in the country as part of a bilateral defence cooperation agreement. Norway will support the production of Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine will share data, information and knowledge of the technology with Norway.
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni announces that Italy is suspending the automatic renewal of an agreement with Israel on exchanging military equipment and technology "in view of the current situation."
Thane district Eleven people are killed and another is injured when a van collides with a cement mixer in Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
Power station At least 14 people are killed and 20 others are injured in an explosion at a privately-owned power station in Chhattisgarh, India.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war Stocks in the United Kingdom increase amidst hopes of new Iran–U.S. talks.
American stocks, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite, rise amidst the possibility of renewed Iran–U.S. talks.
The Pakistani energy ministry announces daily power outages of about two hours during evening peak demand periods throughout the country, except in Hyderabad and Karachi, to reduce fuel costs and limit tariff increases amid higher energy prices linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices decline, with West Texas Intermediate for May delivery falling 6.2% to US$92.94 per barrel and Brent Crude decreasing 3.77% to $95.61, amid expectations of reduced tensions in the Middle East.
Somali Civil War In a joint operation with international support, Somali military and Jubaland regional forces kill at least 27 al-Shabaab militants in the semi-autonomous state of Jubaland.
Russo-Ukrainian War Four people are killed and at least 25 others are injured in a Russian drone attack in Dnipro, Ukraine.
Nigerian bandit conflict Eleven kidnapping victims, including two NDLEA personnel, are rescued and several suspected bandits are arrested by the Nigerian Army in raids across Nigeria.
Anglophone Crisis Ambazonian militant groups announce a temporary ceasefire in Cameroon after nearly a decade of conflict in anticipation of Pope Leo XIV's visit on April 15.
War on drugs Four people are killed in an airstrike carried out by the United States Navy against an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific.
Sudanese civil war United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher reports that around 700 people have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the year started as the conflict enters its fourth year.
Médecins Sans Frontières reports that two people are killed and 56 injured following five drone strikes by the Sudanese military in West Darfur and Central Darfur, Sudan.
Middle Eastern crisis Two people, including a 14-year-old, are killed by Israeli gunfire in North Gaza Governorate.
Four people, including a three-year-old, are killed and nine others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City.
The Israeli military announces that troops from the 205th Brigade and Yahalom have destroyed four Hamas tunnels over the weekend.
At the Washington meeting, Israeli and Lebanese officials agree to begin direct negotiations in the future.
Israeli and Lebanese officials meet in Washington, D.C., U.S., for the first direct peace talks between the countries in decades, with Israel prioritizing Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanon limiting its mandate to ceasefire discussions.
At least three oil tankers pass through the strait, including the Panama-flagged "Peace Gulf", which took the new route through Iranian waters as instructed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
U.S. president Donald Trump reportedly tells the "New York Post" that a second round of talks between Iran and the U.S. could occur within the next two days.
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif says that he will visit fellow mediators in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Ankara, Turkey, to push for a second round of talks between Iran and the U.S.
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian tells French president Emmanuel Macron that the Islamabad Talks did not lead to a deal because the United States took "maximalist positions" and had a "lack of goodwill".
Boycott of Russia and Belarus World Aquatics says that they will allow athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete under their national anthems and flag.
By-elections to the 45th Canadian Parliament Following victories in three federal by-elections, the Liberal Party of Canada wins a majority government nearly a year after the 2025 Canadian federal election.
2026 Beninese presidential election Provisional results reveal that finance minister Romuald Wadagni won in a landslide victory with 94% of the vote.
Mass shooting Three people are killed and four more injured in a mass shooting during a family dispute inside a mosque in Khinjan District, Baghlan Province, Afghanistan.
Lafarge scandal A court in Paris, France, convicts cement company Lafarge and several former executives, including former CEO Bruno Lafont, for financing the Islamic State and other Syrian armed groups between 2013 and 2014, imposing fines, asset forfeiture, and prison sentences.
Corruption in Spain Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez, is charged with influence peddling and corruption in the private sector.
Gaza war protests Demonstrators in New York City, U.S., are detained during a anti-Israel protest calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel. Additionally, protesters also oppose the US-Israel strikes in Iran and Lebanon war.
Iran–Russia relations Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov states that Russia is prepared to receive Iran's enriched uranium as part of a potential agreement with the United States, following unsuccessful negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
Bahrain–Iraq relations The Bahraini foreign ministry summons the chargé d'affaires of Iraq over "continued malicious drone attacks" against the country and other Gulf Cooperation Council states from Iraqi territory.
Algeria–Holy See relations Pope Leo XIV arrives in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to Algeria. He will visit Souk Ahras, the birthplace and home of St. Augustine of Hippo, namesake of the Augustinian Order, which Pope Leo is a part of.
Hippopotamuses in Colombia Colombian environment minister Irene Vélez Torres approves the cull of dozens of wild hippos brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s with Torres saying up to 80 will be killed out of an estimated population of about 200, citing the need to protect local villagers and native species.
Kings County Five people are killed after two cars collided into each other head-on in Kings County, California, United States.
Thane district Eleven people are killed after a cement mixer truck collided with a van in Thane district, India.
Chevron Corporation Chevron Corporation signs two agreements with the government of Venezuela to expand its operations in the oil-producing Orinoco Belt region.
Chinese property sector crisis A court in Beijing, China, orders the liquidation of Zhongzhi Enterprise Group and more than 300 affiliated companies through a consolidated bankruptcy process, with creditors instructed to submit claims by June 10.
2026 Philippine energy crisis Philippine president Bongbong Marcos suspends excises on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas to reduce household fuel costs amid rising global oil prices linked to the Iran war.
2026 Cuban crisis Spanish airline Iberia announces the suspension of flights to Cuba from June to late October due to fuel supply constraints and reduced passenger demand linked to the U.S.-imposed oil blockade of the country. The airline states that it plans to resume operations in November if conditions improve.
Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa A policeman is killed and four others are injured during an ambush against a polio vaccination team in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Insurgency in the Maghreb Two suicide bombers blow themself up near a police station in Blida, Algeria, wounding several people.
Haitian conflict Seven people are killed after a police station in Marigot, Sud-Est, Haiti, was burned during a gang attack.
Middle Eastern crisis Two people are killed in an airstrike carried out by the United States Navy against an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific.
At least six people are killed by Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, including at an International Red Cross location in Tyre.
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif says that the ceasefire is still in force and efforts are still underway to end the war despite the recent talks ending without an agreement.
Three ships successfully cross the Strait of Hormuz since the blockade was announced, including Marshall Islands-flagged vessel "New Future", Vietnam-flagged "NV Sunshine", and Panama-flagged tanker "Auroura", which was recently sanctioned by the United States for its links to Iranian oil trading.
In a notice to seafarers, the U.S. Central Command announces that a blockade of Iranian ports is now in effect, with all unauthorized vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz subject to interdiction.