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Serbia hit hardest in Balkans by Trump tariff war
Despite the puzzlingly high tariff rate, US policy toward Serbia has been more amicable under President Donald Trump than under previous administrations.
Iran unveils jet-powered Jas 313 drone for reconnaissance and bombing missions
Iran has introduced a new reconnaissance and bomber drone called "Jas 313," equipped with jet engines, as the latest addition to its unmanned aerial vehicle fleet.
Russia, Cuba, Belarus and North Korea exempted from tariffs as already sanctioned
US President Donald Trump dropped a tariffs bomb on the whole world on “Liberation Day” by imposing sanctions on every country the US trades with – with a very few notable exceptions: Russia, Cuba, Belarus and North Korea.
Nine people killed in Israeli strikes on Syria, state media reports
At least nine people including Turkish nationals have been killed in Israeli airstrikes late on April 2 on southern Syria.
US tariffs on EU imports to hit Central and Southeast Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says bloc considering retaliatory moves after Trump announces 20% tariffs.
Fidesz submits bill to suspend citizenship, targeting dual nationals seen as national security threats
The draft law specifies that citizenship revocation would apply only to dual nationals who do not hold citizenship from an EU member state or EEA countries (Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland).
Israeli Prime Minister visits Budapest in first European trip since ICC arrest warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to arrive in the Hungarian capital late Wednesday night, but according to Hungarian media, he will land at Liszt Ferenc International Airport early morning of April 3.
Venezuelan opposition aligns with Maduro on Essequibo claims, risking US ties
Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia reaffirmed their commitment to defending the country’s century-old claim over Guyana's Essequibo territory.
Latin America escapes full wrath of Trump's tariffs, as few nations bear brunt
Most regional economies hit with baseline 10% rate while Venezuela, Nicaragua and Guyana face steeper levies.
Turkey reportedly moving to take control of Syria’s T4 air base
Israeli sources brief they are opposed to the move and "we will not allow any threat to our operational freedom in the air".
Taliban seek $100mn from World Bank to restart work on CASA-1000 electricity transmission project
Ambition to interconnect Central Asian and South Asian power grids held up by incomplete work in Afghanistan.
US imposes 17% tariffs on Israeli goods while Iran faces only 10%
US President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive new trade policy on April 2 that reveals a striking disparity in tariff rates between Israel and Iran.
Poverty rate at risk of rising in Kyrgyzstan, despite economic growth – UN agency
Many Kyrgyz citizens are vulnerable to growing food insecurity.
Turkey transfers arrested Swedish journalist Medin to infamous Silivri prison
Reporter finds himself in the same facility as Ekrem Imamoglu.
Viktor Orban's inner circle braces for major shake-up amid mounting political and economic pressures
Hungary's ruling elite is bracing for a major realignment as Prime Minister Viktor Orban is seeking to contain mounting political and economic pressures.
Serbian president begins talks on forming a new government
The resignation of the prime minister and effective fall of the government followed months of anti-government protests after a deadly infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad late last year.
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Fourth dead US soldier found at Lithuania’s training ground
The body of a fourth American soldier has been recovered from a swamp in the Pabrade training ground in eastern Lithuania, the US Army Command Europe and Africa announced on the evening of April 1.
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Myanmar military declares temporary ceasefire amid earthquake crisis
Myanmar’s military has declared a temporary ceasefire after a powerful earthquake struck the country on March 28.
Trump considers Iran offer for indirect nuclear talks amid military buildup
The Trump administration is "seriously considering" an Iranian proposal for indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman.
Russia rushes Iran partnership treaty ratification ahead of US military build-up against Tehran
Russia expedites defence pact with Iran ahead of US military manoeuvres in the Indian Ocean.