4 vying to be the next U.N. chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up26 April 2026 (LINK)


Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner: Vice President JD Vance and members of Trump's Cabinet who were also in attendance were also rushed out. Vice President JD Vance and members of Trump's Cabinet who were also in attendance were also rushed out25 April 2026 (LINK)

White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect worked as California teacher and video game developer25 April 2026 (LINK)


Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war25 April 2026 (LINK)

— Announcing the trip had been called off on Saturday, Trump said there was "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Iran's leadership and that "nobody knows who is in charge, including them". He wrote on his Truth Social platform: "Also, we have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!"

Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks as Teheran's Araghchi departs Islamabad25 April 2026 (LINK)


AFP: the global oil shock is hitting NZ's small Pacific neighbours hard24 April 2026 (LINK)

— AFP: The crisis in the Middle East has sent local prices surging even higher. with diesel up 40% and petrol about 30%. With a population of just over 10,600, Tuvalu spends roughly one quarter of its GDP on imported petroleum. Tuvalu spends roughly one quarter of its GDP on imported petroleum. The situation may yet grow worse, with the possibility of no consistent shipments beyond June. By declaring a two-week state of emergency, Tuvalu's government has granted itself special powers to ration supplies and manage services. The Marshall Islands earlier declared a 90-day economic state of emergency. Its non-essential public offices have been closing at mid-afternoon, while strict requirements have been imposed to reduce electricity use.


A federal appeals court has overturned President Donald Trump's sweeping asylum ban, ruling 2-1 that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by denying migrants at the Mexican border the right to apply for asylum once inside the U.S.25 April 2026 (LINK)


US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran24 April 2026 (LINK)

— On Thursday, Tether, a digital currency company that facilitates crypto transactions around the world, announced it had "supported the US government in freezing" $344 million in cryptocurrency across two addresses, after information was shared "by several U.S. authorities about activity tied to unlawful conduct."


Catchup: 34 Iran tankers slip past US Hormuz blockade, with over $900 million in oil: report22 April 2026 (LINK)