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Xi and Sanchez hold Beijing talks to boost China Spain ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing as part of an official visit aimed at expanding economic cooperation and political trust. The five-day trip highlights growing China–Spain relations, with both sides seeking deeper collaboration in trade, technology, and energy amid shifting global economic dynamics.
14 April 2026
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Pakistan opens Iran transit corridor to Central Asia as it mediates Mideast peace
Pakistan has launched a new trade route through Iran, sending its first export shipment of frozen meat to Uzbekistan via Gwadar port. The corridor is seen as a strategic gain for Islamabad and China, while India’s rival Chabahar project has stalled under US sanctions.
13 April 2026
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Fidan, Dar discuss inconclusive Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar held a phone call on Sunday to assess the outcome of the Iran‑US negotiations in Islamabad. The face‑to‑face talks concluded early Sunday without reaching an agreement.
12 April 2026
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US-Iran talks for permanent ceasefire begin in Islamabad
The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran opened in Islamabad on Saturday, aiming to transform a two‑week temporary truce into a lasting peace. Both delegations are holding separate preparatory meetings with Pakistani officials before any face‑to‑face encounter.
11 April 2026
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Pakistan PM holds separate talks with Vance, Iranian delegation ahead of landmark negotiations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate meetings with US Vice President JD Vance and the Iranian delegation in Islamabad on Saturday, expressing hope that the “Islamabad Talks” would serve as a “stepping stone toward durable peace” in the Middle East. The negotiations aim to end the war that began on 28 February.
11 April 2026
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China may send Iran air defence systems despite ceasefire
US intelligence suggests China could supply Iran with shoulder‑launched anti‑aircraft missiles in the coming weeks, even as a fragile two‑week ceasefire holds. Beijing has denied the claim, calling it “untrue” and urging the US to stop making baseless allegations.
11 April 2026
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Xi signals Taiwan reunification as opposition leader visits
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a senior Taiwanese opposition figure in Beijing, expressing strong confidence in eventual reunification and underscoring dialogue and cooperation. The rare high-level meeting, the first in over a decade, comes amid shifting regional dynamics and ahead of an anticipated visit by US President Donald Trump, highlighting renewed cross-strait engagement.
10 April 2026
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Vietnam elects To Lam as new state president, Le Minh Hung as PM
Vietnam’s National Assembly has elected Communist Party chief To Lam as state president for the 2026-2031 term, while former central bank governor Le Minh Hung becomes prime minister. Lam, who continues as party general secretary, aims for upper-middle-income status by 2030 and high-income by 2045. Türkiye sees stable Vietnam as a vital trade partner in Southeast Asia.
07 April 2026
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine proposed energy truce to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv has proposed a mutual halt to attacks on energy infrastructure with Russia. “If Russia stops strikes on our energy sector, we will respond in kind,” he said, adding that the proposal was conveyed through American mediators.
07 April 2026
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Xi calls for faster shift to new energy system amid war
China’s President Xi Jinping has urged an accelerated transition to a diversified and low-carbon energy system as Middle East tensions threaten global supply chains. Highlighting hydropower, nuclear energy, and renewables, Xi stressed energy security and resilience while maintaining coal’s supporting role in the country’s power mix.
07 April 2026
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Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 110 children, emergency vaccination launched
A suspected measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed at least 130 children over the past six weeks, including 113 suspected and 17 confirmed deaths. Authorities launched an emergency nationwide vaccination campaign Sunday targeting 1.3 million children in high-risk communities across 18 districts.
06 April 2026
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China, Russia discuss UN vote on Hormuz resolution, urge ceasefire
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov agreed in a phone call to uphold fairness and adopt an objective approach ahead of a UN Security Council vote on a draft resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Both called for an immediate ceasefire as the “fundamental solution.”
06 April 2026
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Japan report: 486 seniors died from murder or abuse by caregivers
A Japanese government report showed that nearly 500 people aged 65 and older died between 2006 and 2024 as a result of murder or abuse by caregivers. The number of elderly-only households has exceeded 17 million, with increasing cases where both caregiver and receiver are elderly. Experts stressed that the 486 deaths are just "the tip of the iceberg."
05 April 2026
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Rohingya council condemns Min Aung Hlaing's presidency as illegitimate
The Arakan Rohingya National Council has condemned the appointment of former junta leader Min Aung Hlaing as Myanmar's president, calling the election process fundamentally illegitimate. The Rohingya group accused the new president of responsibility for mass killings and forced displacement during the 2016–2017 crackdown. It urged governments to refuse recognition and support accountability efforts at the International Criminal Court.
05 April 2026
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India turns to Tehran for oil amid Middle East turmoil
India has officially resumed purchases of Iranian crude oil after a seven-year pause, driven by supply disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict. New Delhi stopped buying from Tehran in 2019 following the expiration of US waivers. The Indian petroleum ministry confirmed that refiners have secured supplies from multiple sources including Iran, with no payment obstacles for Iranian crude imports.
05 April 2026
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Pakistan adds Turkish-made MILGEM warship to naval fleet in Karachi
Pakistan navy has officially inducted the PNS Khaibar, a Turkish-built MILGEM class corvette, during a ceremony in Karachi. Naval chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf hailed the warship as a turning point for Pakistan’s maritime defense. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the induction a milestone. The vessel is part of a four-ship agreement between Pakistan and Türkiye’s ASFAT.
05 April 2026
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South Korea brings old reactor back online
South Korea has restarted one of its oldest nuclear reactors, the Gori-2 unit in Busan, following a three-year shutdown for extensive safety upgrades. The reactor, first commissioned in 1983, was halted in 2023 when its 40-year operating license expired. After completing mandatory safety inspections and facility improvements under current regulatory standards, authorities granted approval late last year for the reactor to return to service.
04 April 2026
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Putin: Middle East conflict makes supply chain security top priority
The Russian president says the US-Israeli war with Iran has shifted global transport priorities, with security now outweighing cost and speed.
01 April 2026
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Pakistan reopens Torkham border with Afghanistan after Turkish-mediated truce
Pakistan partially reopened the Torkham crossing with Afghanistan for the repatriation of stranded Afghan nationals, more than a month after border clashes shut the vital trade artery. The breakthrough followed a ceasefire brokered with Türkiye’s involvement ahead of Eid al-Fitr, as tribal elders from both sides called for renewed dialogue.
31 March 2026
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