04/08/2026
Here are the last 24 hours in geopolitics ...
๐บ๐ธ Trump โ "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran misses deadline.
๐ฎ๐ท Iran's VP โ "we do not fear Trump's threats, we will stand firm."
๐จ๐ณ China and Russia veto UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz.
๐น๐ท Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
๐ฎ๐ฑ Netanyahu โ Israel struck railways, bridges, helicopters and transport aircraft in Iran.
๐ฎ๐ท Iran's president โ 14 million have volunteered to "stand up to Trump."
๐บ๐ธ Trump โ "NATO rage began with Greenland", considers withdrawal.
๐ฎ๐ท Iranians wave flags on bridges amid Trump's destruction threats.
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan PM praises Saudi Arabia's restraint after Jubail petrochemical attack.
๐ง๐ญ Bahrain FM at UN โ Iran has "no right" to close Strait of Hormuz.
๐บ๐ธ JD Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban's reelection bid.
๐จ๐ฆ Canada warns โ all parties must respect international law on civilians.
๐ฌ๐ง UK bans Kanye West โ Wireless Festival cancelled.
๐น๐ผ Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China's Xi โ diplomatic test ahead.