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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154345" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Middle Eastern crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire" target="_blank">2026 Iran war ceasefire</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The initial three rounds of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Talks" target="_blank">talks</a> between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> conclude in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad" target="_blank">Islamabad</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistan</a>, after 14 hours. However, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Iran" target="_blank">Iranian government</a> says that negotiations will continue. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/third-round-of-iran-us-talks-concludes-in-pakistan-expert-teams-continue-text-exchanges/3902475" target="_blank">(AA)</a> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-talks-pause-now-disagreements-remain-2026-04-11/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">U.S. vice president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance" target="_blank">JD Vance</a>, who led the American delegation in the ceasefire talks, says that the two sides have not reached a deal to end the war, with disagreement over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_program_of_Iran" target="_blank">nuclear weapon development</a>, and that the U.S. made its &quot;final and best offer&quot; and stated &quot;We'll see if the Iranians accept it&quot;. <a href="https://aje.news/x545rk?update=4484682" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a> <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140/rcrd107713?canonicalCard=true" target="_blank">(NBC News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Prime_Minister_of_Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistani deputy prime minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishaq_Dar" target="_blank">Ishaq Dar</a> urges Iran and the U.S. to uphold their commitment to observe a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> after Vance said that both sides didn't reach an agreement. Dar also says that Pakistan will continue to play its role in facilitating engagement and dialogue between both sides. <a href="https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2639621/pakistan" target="_blank">(Arab News PK)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pakistani sources say that the major disagreements during the talks were Iran's nuclear program, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_Iran" target="_blank">missile program</a>, restrictions in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a>, and calls for a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire" target="_blank">ceasefire</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon" target="_blank">Lebanon</a>. <a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/us-iran-talks-failed-over-hormuz-lebanon-and-nuclear-programme" target="_blank">(MENA via The New Arab)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._president" target="_blank">U.S. president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> announces a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Navy" target="_blank">U.S. naval</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade" target="_blank">blockade</a> of Iran and the strait &quot;effective immediately,&quot; which will &quot;seek and interdict&quot; any vessel that paid Iran's toll to cross the strait. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/12/trump-naval-blockade-iran-strait-hormuz-peace-talks" target="_blank">(Axios)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Arab_countries" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a> announces the restoration of its <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Crude_Oil_Pipeline" target="_blank">East–West Crude Oil Pipeline</a> and other <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">energy</a> facilities following an Iranian attack. <a href="https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/04/1416066/saudi-says-east-west-pipeline-energy-facilities-restored-after" target="_blank">(AFP via New Straits Times)</a> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-arabia-restores-full-capacity-east-west-oil-pipeline-7-million-bpd-after-2026-04-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Iranian government updates the death toll in Iran to 3,375 people. <a href="https://aje.news/x545rk?update=4485778" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_conflict" target="_blank">Hezbollah–Israel conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war" target="_blank">2026 Lebanon war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least 24 people are killed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrikes</a> across <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon" target="_blank">southern Lebanon</a>. <a href="https://aje.news/x545rk?update=4485229" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict" target="_blank">Israeli–Palestinian conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war" target="_blank">Gaza war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">Israeli military</a> claims that they have killed several <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas" target="_blank">Hamas</a> insurgents who took part in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war_hostage_crisis" target="_blank">hostage-taking</a> during the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_7_attacks" target="_blank">October 7 attacks</a>, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nukhba_forces" target="_blank">Nukhba</a> commander Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, in a strike in central <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza" target="_blank">Gaza</a> yesterday that killed seven people. <a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892753#google_vignette" target="_blank">(The Jerusalem Post)</a> <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-hamas-terrorists-who-abducted-held-hostages-were-killed-in-gaza-strike/" target="_blank">(The Times of Israel)</a></li>
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</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan%E2%80%93Iran_relations" target="_blank">Azerbaijan–Iran relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan" target="_blank">Azerbaijan</a>'s embassy in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran" target="_blank">Tehran</a> resumes its operations during the ceasefire, initially with a limited staff. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/eurasia/azerbaijans-embassy-in-tehran-resumes-operations-amid-2-week-us-iran-ceasefire/3902986" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq%E2%80%93Saudi_Arabia_relations" target="_blank">Iraq–Saudi Arabia relations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Saudi_Arabia%29" target="_blank">Saudi foreign ministry</a> summons the ambassador of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq" target="_blank">Iraq</a> over &quot;continued attacks and threats&quot; against it and other <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_states_of_the_Persian_Gulf" target="_blank">Gulf Arab states</a> from Iraqi territory. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/saudi-arabia-summons-iraqs-ambassador-over-drone-attacks-on-kingdom-gulf-states/3903028" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
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</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Beninese_presidential_election" target="_blank">2026 Beninese presidential election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beninese" target="_blank">Beninese</a> citizens vote to elect a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Benin" target="_blank">president</a> that will succeed the incumbent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrice_Talon" target="_blank">Patrice Talon</a> and serve for the next seven years. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Economy_and_Finance_%28Benin%29" target="_blank">Finance minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romuald_Wadagni" target="_blank">Romuald Wadagni</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowry_Forces_for_an_Emerging_Benin" target="_blank">FCBE</a> candidate <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hounkp%C3%A8" target="_blank">Paul Hounkpè</a> are the only two candidates on the ballot. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/benin-finance-minister-expected-coast-presidential-election-win-2026-04-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Hungarian_parliamentary_election" target="_blank">2026 Hungarian parliamentary election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarians" target="_blank">Hungarians</a> vote to elect all 199 members of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Assembly_%28Hungary%29" target="_blank">National Assembly</a>. The incumbent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Hungary" target="_blank">prime minister</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orb%C3%A1n" target="_blank">Viktor Orbán</a>, who was seeking a fifth consecutive term in office, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concession_%28politics%29" target="_blank">concedes</a> defeat and calls <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tisza_Party" target="_blank">TISZA</a> leader <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9ter_Magyar" target="_blank">Péter Magyar</a> on the telephone to congratulate him on his victory. The Pro-European <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tisza_Party" target="_blank">Tisza Party</a> wins two-thirds of the seats in Hungary’s legislature. The turnout is the highest since the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Communism" target="_blank">fall of Communism</a>, at 77.8%. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d8zw2d3rkt" target="_blank">(BBC)</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/12/hungary-election-latest-results-viktor-orban-peter-magyar-fidesz-tisza-russia-europe-live-news-updates#maincontent" target="_blank">(The Guardian)</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d8zw2d3rkt" target="_blank">(BBC)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Peruvian_general_election" target="_blank">2026 Peruvian general election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvians" target="_blank">Peruvians</a> vote to elect 130 members of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_of_the_Republic_of_Peru" target="_blank">Chamber of Deputies</a> and 60 members of a newly created Senate, while also determining the top two presidential candidates that will advance to a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-off_election" target="_blank">run-off election</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/peru-presidential-election-crime-fujimori-aliaga-980a5ee78d1fed794dc6c9b90f9a1ce4" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154345, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Middle Eastern crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire']2026 Iran war ceasefire[/URL] [LIST] [*]The initial three rounds of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Talks']talks[/URL] between [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] conclude in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad']Islamabad[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistan[/URL], after 14 hours. However, the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Iran']Iranian government[/URL] says that negotiations will continue. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/third-round-of-iran-us-talks-concludes-in-pakistan-expert-teams-continue-text-exchanges/3902475'](AA)[/URL] [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iran-talks-pause-now-disagreements-remain-2026-04-11/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States']U.S. vice president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance']JD Vance[/URL], who led the American delegation in the ceasefire talks, says that the two sides have not reached a deal to end the war, with disagreement over [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_program_of_Iran']nuclear weapon development[/URL], and that the U.S. made its "final and best offer" and stated "We'll see if the Iranians accept it". [URL='https://aje.news/x545rk?update=4484682'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [URL='https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-trump-iran-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-talks-pakistan-rcna285140/rcrd107713?canonicalCard=true'](NBC News)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Prime_Minister_of_Pakistan']Pakistani deputy prime minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishaq_Dar']Ishaq Dar[/URL] urges Iran and the U.S. to uphold their commitment to observe a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] after Vance said that both sides didn't reach an agreement. Dar also says that Pakistan will continue to play its role in facilitating engagement and dialogue between both sides. [URL='https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2639621/pakistan']([I]Arab News PK[/I])[/URL] [*]Pakistani sources say that the major disagreements during the talks were Iran's nuclear program, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_Iran']missile program[/URL], restrictions in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL], and calls for a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceasefire']ceasefire[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon']Lebanon[/URL]. [URL='https://www.newarab.com/news/us-iran-talks-failed-over-hormuz-lebanon-and-nuclear-programme'](MENA via [I]The New Arab[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign']2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._president']U.S. president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump']Donald Trump[/URL] announces a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Navy']U.S. naval[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade']blockade[/URL] of Iran and the strait "effective immediately," which will "seek and interdict" any vessel that paid Iran's toll to cross the strait. [URL='https://www.axios.com/2026/04/12/trump-naval-blockade-iran-strait-hormuz-peace-talks']([I]Axios[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Arab_countries']2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Saudi_Arabia']2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia']Saudi Arabia[/URL] announces the restoration of its [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Crude_Oil_Pipeline']East–West Crude Oil Pipeline[/URL] and other [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_Saudi_Arabia']energy[/URL] facilities following an Iranian attack. [URL='https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/04/1416066/saudi-says-east-west-pipeline-energy-facilities-restored-after'](AFP via [I]New Straits Times[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-arabia-restores-full-capacity-east-west-oil-pipeline-7-million-bpd-after-2026-04-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*]The Iranian government updates the death toll in Iran to 3,375 people. [URL='https://aje.news/x545rk?update=4485778'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_conflict']Hezbollah–Israel conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Lebanon_war']2026 Lebanon war[/URL] [LIST] [*]At least 24 people are killed by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrikes[/URL] across [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon']southern Lebanon[/URL]. [URL='https://aje.news/x545rk?update=4485229'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict']Israeli–Palestinian conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war']Gaza war[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']Israeli military[/URL] claims that they have killed several [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas']Hamas[/URL] insurgents who took part in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war_hostage_crisis']hostage-taking[/URL] during the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_7_attacks']October 7 attacks[/URL], including [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nukhba_forces']Nukhba[/URL] commander Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, in a strike in central [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza']Gaza[/URL] yesterday that killed seven people. [URL='https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892753#google_vignette']([I]The Jerusalem Post[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-hamas-terrorists-who-abducted-held-hostages-were-killed-in-gaza-strike/']([I]The Times of Israel[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan%E2%80%93Iran_relations']Azerbaijan–Iran relations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan']Azerbaijan[/URL]'s embassy in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran']Tehran[/URL] resumes its operations during the ceasefire, initially with a limited staff. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/eurasia/azerbaijans-embassy-in-tehran-resumes-operations-amid-2-week-us-iran-ceasefire/3902986'](AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq%E2%80%93Saudi_Arabia_relations']Iraq–Saudi Arabia relations[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs_%28Saudi_Arabia%29']Saudi foreign ministry[/URL] summons the ambassador of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq']Iraq[/URL] over "continued attacks and threats" against it and other [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_states_of_the_Persian_Gulf']Gulf Arab states[/URL] from Iraqi territory. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/saudi-arabia-summons-iraqs-ambassador-over-drone-attacks-on-kingdom-gulf-states/3903028'](AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Beninese_presidential_election']2026 Beninese presidential election[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beninese']Beninese[/URL] citizens vote to elect a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Benin']president[/URL] that will succeed the incumbent [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrice_Talon']Patrice Talon[/URL] and serve for the next seven years. [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Economy_and_Finance_%28Benin%29']Finance minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romuald_Wadagni']Romuald Wadagni[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowry_Forces_for_an_Emerging_Benin']FCBE[/URL] candidate [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hounkp%C3%A8']Paul Hounkpè[/URL] are the only two candidates on the ballot. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/benin-finance-minister-expected-coast-presidential-election-win-2026-04-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Hungarian_parliamentary_election']2026 Hungarian parliamentary election[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarians']Hungarians[/URL] vote to elect all 199 members of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Assembly_%28Hungary%29']National Assembly[/URL]. The incumbent [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Hungary']prime minister[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orb%C3%A1n']Viktor Orbán[/URL], who was seeking a fifth consecutive term in office, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concession_%28politics%29']concedes[/URL] defeat and calls [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tisza_Party']TISZA[/URL] leader [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9ter_Magyar']Péter Magyar[/URL] on the telephone to congratulate him on his victory. The Pro-European [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tisza_Party']Tisza Party[/URL] wins two-thirds of the seats in Hungary’s legislature. The turnout is the highest since the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Communism']fall of Communism[/URL], at 77.8%. [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d8zw2d3rkt'](BBC)[/URL] [URL='https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/12/hungary-election-latest-results-viktor-orban-peter-magyar-fidesz-tisza-russia-europe-live-news-updates#maincontent']([I]The Guardian[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d8zw2d3rkt'](BBC)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Peruvian_general_election']2026 Peruvian general election[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvians']Peruvians[/URL] vote to elect 130 members of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_of_the_Republic_of_Peru']Chamber of Deputies[/URL] and 60 members of a newly created Senate, while also determining the top two presidential candidates that will advance to a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-off_election']run-off election[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/peru-presidential-election-crime-fujimori-aliaga-980a5ee78d1fed794dc6c9b90f9a1ce4'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_April_12"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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