The people of 15 April

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov states that Russia can supply energy to China and other countries affected by disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.

Business · 15 Apr

A Pakistani delegation led by military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran, Iran, to facilitate the continuation of diplomacy between Iran and the United States.

Conflict · 15 Apr

Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Jeddah to begin a four-day diplomatic trip through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to push for a second round of Iran–U.S. peace talks.

Conflict · 15 Apr

Israeli military chief of staff Eyal Zamir says that Israel has approved plans for the continuation of military action in both Iran and Lebanon.

Conflict · 15 Apr

Swedish civil defence minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin reports that the Swedish Security Service had prevented a cyberattack on a thermal power station in West Sweden in mid-2025, identifying the perpetrators as a group linked to Russian intelligence, with no significant disruption to operations.

Conflict · 15 Apr

Christine Fréchette is sworn in as Premier of Quebec, Canada, succeeding François Legault.

Politics · 15 Apr · with François Legault

International Atomic Energy Agency director general Rafael Grossi reports increased activity at multiple nuclear facilities in North Korea, including the Nyongbyon site, indicating expanded capacity to produce nuclear weapons.

World · 15 Apr

Papua New Guinea tightens security at military bases and imposes movement restrictions after a group of soldiers sets up roadblocks in Port Moresby to protest alleged irregularities in army recruitment linked to former defence minister Billy Joseph, who is under investigation.

Crime & Justice · 15 Apr

Gabonese intelligence agents arrest former prime minister and opposition figure Alain Claude Bilie By Nze at his residence over an alleged unpaid debt linked to a 2008 public event.

Crime & Justice · 15 Apr