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UK, France to lead multinational mission to protect navigation of Hormuz 'as soon as conditions allow'

British prime minister says force will be ‘peaceful and defensive,’ following high-level international meeting18 April 2026

Iran announces partial reopening of airspace

Six Iranian airports reopen following announcement, according to Association of Iranian Airlines18 April 2026

Türkiye’s role in energy transit could grow amid regional tensions, Turkish envoy to Damascus says

'The safest, shortest, cheapest, most stable route is through Türkiye. We can envision the energy distribution currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz or Suez could reach a point where it allocates a greater share to Türkiye,' says Nuh Yilmaz18 April 2026

5.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan, Afghanistan

Tremor felt across Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan's capital Islamabad, parts of Afghanistan including Kabul, no Immediate damage reported18 April 2026

Trump administration extends sanctions exemption on some Russian oil as gas prices continue to skyrocket

Pump prices have jumped 30% - 40% since US-Israeli war against Iran began in late February18 April 2026

Morning Briefing: April 18, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe18 April 2026

Trump says US will get Iran's nuclear dust 'in a much more unfriendly form' if deal fails

'There are not going to be tolls' at Strait of Hormuz, US president tells reporters18 April 2026

Trump says China meeting will be 'potentially, historic'

'Much will be accomplished,' says president18 April 2026

US imposes sanctions on 5 actors for alleged Sudan war links as conflict enters 4th year

'The Trump Administration remains committed to a lasting peace in Sudan,' says State Department18 April 2026

Board of Peace official says Israel’s border restrictions main obstacle to aid delivery

Previous aid distribution mechanisms destroyed, alternative systems not in place, according to HIgh Representative Nickolay Mladenov18 April 2026

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