Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui stated that Chinese tourist visits to Russia increased by nearly 50% during the first quarter of 2026. These figures were provided by the ambassador but have not been independently verified.

King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio tells US media that reaching a peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult while Hormuz attacks continue.

According to David Pyne, Vladimir Zelensky is effectively burning bridges not only with Donald Trump but also with the faction of the ruling US Republican Party that has little enthusiasm for continuing to provide assistance to Kiev