12+ hour, 18+ min ago  (510+ words) President Trump announced on April16, 2026 that Lebanese and Israeli leaders'who haven't spoken in about 34 years'will speak "tomorrow" amid over six weeks of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. No details on who will talk or how were provided. BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 16 (Reuters)…...

13+ hour, 8+ min ago  (179+ words) Ukraine's air force said that in the 24 hours through April 16, it intercepted or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 attack drones, detecting a total of 703 aerial threats during two coordinated waves of assaults. April 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian…...

1+ day, 56+ min ago  (355+ words) Switzerland's Federal Council has proposed tightening the Lex Koller real estate law to curb property purchases by non'EU/EFTA foreigners, aiming to ease housing shortages. The draft includes permit requirements, resale obligations, and quota cuts pending mid'July consultation. ZURICH, April…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1043+ words) The U. S. military enacted a naval blockade around April 1314, 2026, completely halting maritime trade to and from Iran, a move that sharply disrupted global oil flows even as President Trump expressed hope that talks with Iran could resume within two days. By…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago  (373+ words) Russia's defence ministry claims European drone production for Ukraine risks escalating the conflict, releasing factory addresses across EU countries. Medvedev ominously hinted these could become strike targets, raising alarm over Europe's deepening military entanglement. MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (532+ words) Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar plans talks with MOL's leadership to secure fuel supplies amid disruptions via the Druzhba pipeline. Strategic reserves being replenished, with EU's 90-day buffer still unmet, and MOL continuing supplies via the Adriatic route. BUDAPEST,…...

1+ day, 26+ min ago  (398+ words) Germany isn't directly involved in the Iran war, but its economy is taking a hit through higher energy prices, disrupted supply chains and downward revisions to growth forecasts by IMF and domestic institutes. WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Although Germany is not…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (343+ words) Ukraine's foreign minister raised concerns with Israel's FM over a Russian ship'allegedly carrying 43, 765 tonnes of grain stolen from occupied Ukrainian territories'docking at Haifa, calling such illicit exports part of Russia's war effort. April 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (900+ words) Proposed antisemitism laws in France and Italy aim to curb rising hostility but risk restricting legitimate criticism of Israel amid escalating antisemitic incidents in both countries in 2025. By Layli Foroudi and Giselda Vagnoni PARIS/ROME, April 15 (Reuters) - French and Italian…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (963+ words) Japan's impending easing of long-standing arms export restrictions amid a record defense spending surge has attracted keen interest from allies like Poland and the Philippines, seeking alternatives amid U. S. uncertainty and strained supply chains. By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO,…...