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Philippines warns of “sabotage” after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll

Authorities said laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the deadly substance in bottles seized last year by the Philippine navy—during operations at Second Thomas Shoal. Tap for the full brief.

Kremlin says it hopes for “pragmatic” ties with new Hungarian leadership after Orban defeat

The Kremlin said Monday it hoped to continue its "highly pragmatic ties" with Hungary's new political leadership after Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close Russian partner, was beaten at the ballot...

UK, France eye “defensive” naval mission for Hormuz

Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz—including discussions on what President Emmanuel Macron described as a possible stri...

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, analysts say

U.S. Central Command said the blockade will only apply to ships going to or from Iran—including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Tap for the full brief.

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees

Previously, Zelenskiy had for over a week proposed an Easter ceasefire and, citing air attacks on Ukrainian cities, said Moscow had chosen to respond instead with drones. Tap for the full brief.

NKorea state media says country unveiled new cluster warhead, electronic weapon

Analysts see the tests as likely to be a show of force in conventional weapon systems by the nuclear-armed North Korea—for its adversaries and allies. Tap for the full brief.