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Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass
Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
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How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
From: The Stream
Why are global views of the US getting worse?
We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Warsh’s financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada’s special election
The Liberals now hold 174 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons of Canada after winning three key by-elections.
From: Counting the Cost
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?
A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest
Brazil’s president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.
From: NewsFeed
Italy’s PM: Defence agreement with Israel suspended
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that Italy had suspended an automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah’s rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.
China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong’s sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
