THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 101 • Updated Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 04:09 PM UTC

US and Iran hold direct ceasefire talks in Pakistan amid ongoing war

US and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Islamabad for ceasefire negotiations as the fragile ceasefire holds, with global economic impacts including soaring inflation and plunging consumer confidence.

Sources: AP News


Trump attempts to influence foreign elections ahead of Hungary vote

Former President Donald Trump is testing his political clout abroad by trying to sway upcoming elections in Hungary, marking an unusual level of international election interference by a US political figure.

Sources: AP News


NASA's Artemis II mission completes record-breaking moon journey

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a dramatic Pacific splashdown, marking the successful conclusion of a historic lunar mission.

Sources: AP News


Rory McIlroy leads Masters tournament by significant margin

Rory McIlroy holds a substantial lead at the Masters golf tournament after multiple rounds, positioning him strongly for a potential victory.

Sources: AP News


Allies withdraw support from Eric Swalwell's governor campaign amid allegations

Political allies are pulling support from California Congressman Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial run following sexual assault allegations.

Sources: AP News


Ichiro Suzuki statue unveiling mishap during ceremony

The ceremonial unveiling of Ichiro Suzuki's statue experienced an embarrassing moment when the bat snapped during the event.

Sources: AP News


Climate change breaks heat records and intensifies hurricanes

March smashed heat records across the continental US while worsening ocean heat waves are supercharging hurricane damage, according to scientific studies.

Sources: AP News


Prediction markets face scrutiny over Iran war betting

Well-timed bets on prediction markets related to the Iran war have drawn calls for investigations from lawmakers, putting these markets back in the spotlight.

Sources: AP News


North Korea's Kim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world order

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed support for China's efforts to create a multipolar world during talks with China's foreign minister.

Sources: AP News


Iraq elects Kurdish politician as president amid regional war fallout

Iraq has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as its new president as the country deals with the consequences of regional conflicts.

Sources: AP News