Fairfax County In the United States, Fairfax County officials say that former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax murdered his wife, then killed himself, after police find them dead at their home.
South Africa In South Africa, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema is sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful discharge of a firearm at a 2018 rally.
Trafficking of Chinese nationals to scam centers abroad Sri Lankan customs officials arrest nine Chinese nationals at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo for attempting to smuggle communication equipment concealed on their bodies, which officials say is intended for use in internet fraud operations.
Flood control projects scandal in the Philippines Philippine president Bongbong Marcos says that Czech authorities have arrested former legislator Zaldy Co in Prague after he entered the country without proper documentation, following his designation as a fugitive in connection with graft and malversation charges linked to a flood control project.
Viva A fire at the major Viva oil refinery near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, halts its gasoline production.
Sekadau Regency A helicopter loses contact in Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. A search and rescue effort is underway.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war German airline Lufthansa announces the permanent withdrawal of 27 aircraft operated by its CityLine regional subsidiary and plans additional fleet reductions, citing increased fuel costs linked to the Iran war and labor disruptions.
Mexican drug war At least five gunmen are killed and a highway patrol officer is wounded following an operation that took place in Los Herreras, Nuevo León, Mexico. Authorities implement coordinated surveillance in the area for more suspects.
Russo-Ukrainian war Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, including on Kyiv and Odesa, kill at least 17 people and wound more than 100 others.
Middle Eastern crisis Lebanese president Joseph Aoun denies that he will speak to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after U.S. president Donald Trump claimed that the two leaders were going to have direct talks.
U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. is prepared to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal.
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Reactions to the 2026 Iran war The U.S. Senate rejects the War Powers Resolution by a 52–47 vote in the fourth Democratic-led attempt to stop hostilities until they are authorized by the U.S. Congress.
Court A court in Nairobi, Kenya, sentences a Chinese national to one year in prison and imposes a fine after he pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle more than 2,200 ants out of Kenya without authorization.
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.
Antisemitism in the United Kingdom Two people are arrested in Watford on suspicion of arson in an attempted attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in North Finchley, London, England. The Metropolitan Police are treating the attempted attack as a hate crime.
2026 Onikişubat school shooting Nine people are killed and 13 others are injured in a mass shooting at a school in Onikişubat, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey. The perpetrator dies by suicide. It is the deadliest school shooting in Turkish history.
Israel–Somaliland relations Israel appoints Michael Lotem as the first Israeli ambassador to Somaliland, months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway region in Somalia. Lotem previously served as the Israeli ambassador to Kenya.
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.
Humanitarian impact of the Sudanese civil war Donors pledge €1.3 billion (US$1.5 billion) in foreign aid for Sudan at an international conference in Berlin, Germany, marking the third anniversary of the beginning of Sudan's civil war, as participants also discuss efforts to advance ceasefire negotiations.
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.
Allbirds Shoe company Allbirds announces it will be pivoting to providing computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence, with plans to rename itself to "NewBird AI". The company's shares rose nearly 600% on the news.
BBC The BBC announces that it will cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, around 1-in-10 employees, citing the need to address "significant financial pressures".
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war The Iraqi transport ministry announces that Iraqi Airways will resume flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, beginning tomorrow and Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday.
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.
Syria begins loading the first tanker carrying Iraqi oil at the Baniyas Refinery for export by sea under a bilateral arrangement to reroute shipments amid disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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 Swedish 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.
Operation Southern Spear Three 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 The civil war in Sudan enters its fourth year between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces.
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai announces that Canada will send $120 million in aid to Sudan as the war entered its fourth year.
Foreign ministers at the Third International Conference for Sudan in Berlin that is hosted by Germany, the African Union, the European Union, France and the United Kingdom, pledges $1 billion in assistance to Sudan as the war entered its fourth year and the country faces a hunger crisis.
Middle Eastern crisis Israeli military chief of staff Eyal Zamir says that Israel has approved plans for the continuation of military action in both Iran and Lebanon.
The Israeli security cabinet convenes and does not make a decision about a ceasefire in Lebanon, following the previous day's negotiations.
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 continues.
The U.S. Central Command reports that ten vessels have been turned around since the start of the naval blockade of Iran.
The U.S. says that it has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire, although there is ongoing engagement between Iran and the U.S. towards a peace deal.
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Jeddah to begin a four-day diplomatic trip through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to push for a second round of Iran–U.S. peace talks.
A Pakistani delegation led by military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran, Iran, to facilitate the continuation of diplomacy between Iran and the United States.
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.
Somalia 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".