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German shipping, energy leaders urge diplomacy, policy shifts as Iran war disrupts trade

Amid Hormuz standoff, German business leaders call for Europe to take a more active diplomatic role20 April 2026

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China tells US to stop attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities

Beijing last week submitted its national implementation report to 11th Review Conference of the Parties to NPT20 April 2026

Mideast peace crucial for global security, economy: South Korean president

Indian Premeir Modi hosts President Lee for summit in New Delhi, in 1st trip by any South Korean chief executive in 8 years20 April 2026

Israeli forces detain 2 Syrians in Quneitra raid

Arrests come amid near-daily Israeli incursions in southern Syria20 April 2026

China says ‘concerned’ over US intercepting Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz

Beijing calls on Washington, Tehran to ‘fulfil obligations, abide by ceasefire and prevent escalation to provide necessary conditions for re-normalization’ of Strait of Hormuz20 April 2026

UN Ambassador Waltz says US will ‘never take approach of trust’ toward Iran

'Any deal that comes out of this will have to absolutely be verifiable and be enforceable,' Mike Waltz says in interview on CBS News20 April 2026

Iran to attend 2nd round of talks with US despite Strait of Hormuz hostilities: Pakistani sources

Iranian delegation expected to arrive for much-publicized talks on Tuesday, according to Pakistani sources20 April 2026

Progressive Bulgaria leads parliamentary vote with 44.7% as count nears completion

Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria follows with 12.7%, while GERB-SDS receives 13.4%20 April 2026

UAE in talks with US about currency swap line if war drags on: report

Emirati officials fear long-term war could 'inflict major damage on its economy' and its reputation as global financial hub, reports Wall Street Journal20 April 2026

Morning Briefing: April 20, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe20 April 2026

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