EU Airline Industry Warns of Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Europe could face jet fuel shortages in three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe.
Diplomacy & Trade
Trump Reaping Bitter Fruit of Venezuela Misjudgment, Says Ex-Diplomat
Donald Trump is 'reaping the bitter fruit' of erroneously thinking that the capture of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, offered a blueprint for toppling the Iranian regime, according to former US State Department official John Feeley.
US Accused of Pressuring Latin America to Cut Ties with Cuban Doctors Program
Cuba’s foreign minister has accused the United States of extorting Latin American countries to terminate decades-old medical partnerships, according to The Guardian.
19-Year-Old in ICE Detention Feels Life is a Nightmare
According to a 19-year-old asylum seeker at an ICE detention center in Texas, each day feels like 48 hours as she recounts her life in detention, saying, 'I feel that this nightmare is not going to end.'
First Nation Asks Court to Block Alberta Referendum on Secession
A First Nation in Alberta has asked a court to block a proposed referendum on the province's secession from Canada, arguing it violates their treaty rights, according to The Guardian.
First Nation Decries Alberta’s Separatist Push as ‘Dishonourable’
A First Nation in Alberta has called the province's push to secede from Canada 'consummately irresponsible and dishonourable,' arguing that the separatist campaign violates treaty rights, according to a court filing.
US Arrests Relatives of Deceased Iranian General Qasem Soleimani
The United States has arrested the niece and grand-niece of the deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, according to the State Department.
Iran Executes Two Linked to Banned Opposition Group
Iran has executed two men linked to a banned opposition group, according to reports from international media outlets.
Trump Unveils 100 Percent Tariff on Drugs to Push for Pharmaceutical Deals
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on some patented drugs if pharmaceutical companies fail to reach deals with his administration, according to Al Jazeera.
Macron Slams Trump’s ‘Speak Every Day’ Approach to Iran War
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's inconsistent statements on the Iran war, saying a 'serious' approach requires consistency, according to the BBC.
Refugees Assaulted, Robbed on Bosnia-Croatia Border
More than a dozen refugees have accused Croatian border officials and police of violence as they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran Rejects US Messages as Non-Negotiations, Says Araghchi
Iran’s foreign minister said messages from the United States, including those through intermediaries like Steve Witkoff, are not negotiations, according to a statement made during an interview with Al Jazeera on April 1, 2026.
Trump Considering Pulling U.S. Out Of NATO, Calls It A ‘Paper Tiger’
According to Forbes and CNBC, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly considered pulling the United States out of NATO, calling the alliance a 'paper tiger' during a recent interview.
US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
Multiple reports indicate that the U.S. government has suggested that former President Donald Trump is interested in asking Arab countries to fund a potential war against Iran, according to statements from U.S. officials.
Most Syrian Refugees in Germany Expected to Return Home in Three Years, Merz Says
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hope that 80% of Syrians in Germany will return home in the next three years, according to BBC News.