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Apr 9, 2026 - World

Beijing’s powerbrokers are credited with winning Iran over, although one analyst says they were ‘pushing an open door’Middle East crisis – live updatesAs the world struggles to make sense of what, if anything, was achieved by the ceasefire deal announced by the US and Iran on Tuesday, one major power that stands to win regardless is China.Beijing’s powerbrokers are being credited with pushing Iran towards agreeing to the ceasefire, bolstering its status as a regional mediator. In China’s tightly censored domestic media, articles basking in the glory of China being the grown-up in the room at a time of international crisis were allowed to circulate. Continue reading...

Apr 9, 2026 - World

The Philippines has unveiled a major coast guard base on Thitu Island in the South China Sea

Apr 9, 2026 - World

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez has asked public and private sector workers for patience as her government works to improve the economy

Apr 9, 2026 - World

North Korea says its weapons tests this week involved various new systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads

Apr 9, 2026 - World

UK says it and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic