Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-14
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
As US Initiates Blockade Of Hormuz, Trump Warns Any Iranian Ships Coming Near Will Be 'Eliminated'
As US Initiates Blockade Of Hormuz, Trump Warns Any Iranian Ships Coming Near Will Be 'Eliminated' Summary Iran's military says the US blockade on Gulf ports, now in effect, is an "ille...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Futures Slide But Off Session Lows As Oil Spikes Above $100 Ahead Of Trump's 10am Hormuz Blockade
Futures Slide But Off Session Lows As Oil Spikes Above $100 Ahead Of Trump's 10am Hormuz Blockade Stock futures are lower, but off their worst levels of the session, as Brent crude surged...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse
Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse Summary Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran CENTCOM confirms blockade to begin at 1000ET Monday mornin...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
The Doomed Road to Tehran
Policymakers have not understood that the Iran War is more akin to Vietnam than Iraq. The post The Doomed Road to Tehran appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 13, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Master And Commander-In-Chief
Master And Commander-In-Chief By Benjamin Picton, senior market strategist at Rabobank April – 2026. The IRGC is master of the Strait of Hormuz. Only the American fleet stands before the...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
The high dam diplomacy: When the USSR tamed the Nile
The Aswan Dam transformed Egypt from an agrarian nation into a regional industrial hub Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Ukraine violated Easter truce over 6,500 times – Russian MOD
The Russian Defense Ministry says Ukraine only partially observed a 32-hour Easter ceasefire, with thousands of violations reported Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Oleg Tsarev: Forty-fourth day of the war in the Middle East
Forty-fourth day of the war in the Middle East. The blockade.Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement on extending the truce, which was established from April 8 to April 22, however, af...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russia's 'shadow fleet' makes mockery of UK naval power
Few things provoke British politicians into fits of rage more than mention of Russia’s "shadow fleet." Yet last week’s impotent tracking of Russian tankers in the English Channel illustrates that Brit...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 13, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
WarGonzo: Conflicting signals are coming from Hungary
Conflicting signals are coming from HungarySo, "friend" Orban lost the elections in Hungary. During the election campaign, unprecedented pressure was exerted on him. And they leaked "wiretaps", and......
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
US losing AI drone race to Russia and China - NYT
The US is lagging behind Russia and China on the development of AI-powered drones, according to the New York Times, citing unnamed officials Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
EU Defense Agency head says compulsory military service could be necessary
EU countries could reinstate the draft due to a lack of volunteers, Andre Denk, the head of the European Defense Agency, has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Blockading The Blockade?
President Trump was presented with a great opportunity on Saturday to take the off-ramp from his war on Iran. After threatening Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” Trump managed to get ...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 13, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
Why Trump’s Hormuz blockade is headed for a bust
As soon as the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran ended without an agreement, President Donald Trump fired a volley of angry tweets venting his frustration. As a concrete step to force Iranian con...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 13, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Oil Tanker Going To China Forced To Reverse Course Before Crossing Hormuz Under US Blockade
Oil Tanker Going To China Forced To Reverse Course Before Crossing Hormuz Under US Blockade One day after a burst of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, when according to Bloomberg 19 s...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
‘A few kilometers’ left to liberate Donbass – Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the remaining territorial disagreement between Russia and Ukraine amounts to just a few kilometers Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
"According to open estimates by military experts, since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine has lost about 1,100 square kilometers of territory, and this figure continues to increase
"According to open estimates by military experts, since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine has lost about 1,100 square kilometers of territory, and this figure continues to increase. We are no longer talk...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Project Glasswing: How Iran took aim at US AI
The Pentagon demanded that Anthropic remove all restrictions on military AI — including the ban on autonomous killing.The company refused, and Washington immediately declared it a "national security t...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Will Trump’s Order to Blockade Iranian Ports Actually Work?
The short answer to my question is, No! The US, notwithstanding Trump’s threats, is not going to deploy its Navy ships close to Iran’s shore… The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)...
Sonar21
Apr 13, 2026 - sonar21.com
Kremlin reacts to Orban’s defeat in Hungarian election
Russia hopes to maintain mutually beneficial relations with Hungary’s new leadership, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
US-Israeli war on Iran could push 32 million into poverty – UN
The US-Israeli war against Iran could push 32 million into poverty globally due to rising oil and food prices, a UN report says Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Military Situation In Ukraine On April 13, 2026 (Maps Update)
Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, Kherson and the DPR regions; The... The post Military Situation In Ukraine O...
South Front
Apr 13, 2026 - southfront.press
We have collected the main thing for this hour in the evening digest:
We have collected the main thing for this hour in the evening digest:The winner of the Hungarian elections, the leader of the Tisa party, Peter Magyar, opposes the supply of weapons to Ukraine and Kie...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
There will be money for Ukraine for the war
There will be money for Ukraine for the war. Zelensky received guarantees from EU President Ursula von der Leyen that money for the continuation of the war would be allocated in any case.This was stat...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Delcy Settles In
Venezuela’s acting president has worked hard to make her new role permanent. The post Delcy Settles In appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 13, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
As The Worms Turn...
As The Worms Turn... Authored by James Howard Kunstler, "They’re holed up in a bank demanding three large pizzas, a helicopter, and a personal phone call from Sydney Sweeney..." - Greg ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Taiwan Helium Imports Rapidly Shift From Qatar To U.S. As Global Energy Flows Are Rewired
Taiwan Helium Imports Rapidly Shift From Qatar To U.S. As Global Energy Flows Are Rewired We've been tracking the global rewiring of energy flows from the start, including identifying who...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US Allies Loudly Reject Trump's Scheme To Blockade Hormuz: 'Not Getting Dragged In'
US Allies Loudly Reject Trump's Scheme To Blockade Hormuz: 'Not Getting Dragged In' The United Kingdom and several other countries rejected Washington's plan to impose a blockade on Irani...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Orban falls, but Hungary’s realities remain
Magyar’s victory over Orban signals a reset in style and rhetoric, but not necessarily a clean break in Hungary’s strategic realities Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Hungary’s new leader faces an immediate reality check
Hungary has voted out Viktor Orbán, but Peter Magyar now faces hard choices on EU ties, Russian energy, Ukraine and relations with the US Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
German kamikaze drone ‘not dangerous even to inflatable tanks’ – media
Rheinmetall’s FV-014 drone has reportedly faced setbacks in testing as it competes for Germany’s loitering munitions market Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
RU POV: Fire broke out after a Ukrainian drone strike at the “PhosAgro” Cherepovets-Azot plant in Cherepovets
$1 submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 13, 2026 - reddit.com
A selection of foreign media materials for April 13
A selection of foreign media materials for April 13.Business Insider (Germany): The Russian Air Force has become noticeably more dangerous than before the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine. Accordin...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Pressure is building in Venezuela
Unlike China, the USA cannot fully supply Venezuela with the goods it needs. America lacks the production capacity and the supply networks required to support the entire country.The key issue is thay ...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Orban falls, but Hungary’s realities remain
Following Orbán’s defeat, Hungary’s course remains uncertain The defeat of Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party in Hungary’s parliamentary election shouldn’t be seen as a shock. Opinion polls ...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Elena Panina: Orban is being beaten — Trump is being given a sign
Orban is being beaten — Trump is being given a sign. Should Erdogan get ready?Analyzing the reasons for the defeat of Orban's party in the parliamentary elections in Hungary, we again and again stumbl...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
News for this hour:. Air defense forces shot down 23 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions from 14:00 to 20:00 Moscow time, Russian Defense Ministry; Trump admitted that the United States may "look into Cuba" after resolving..
News for this hour:Air defense forces shot down 23 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions from 14:00 to 20:00 Moscow time, Russian Defense Ministry;Trump admitted that the United States may "look into Cu...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ceasefire Day 6: U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz
State of the Union: Israel continued its military campaign in Lebanon. The post Ceasefire Day 6: U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 13, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Congress Returns From Recess - Here's What's On Its To-Do List
Congress Returns From Recess - Here's What's On Its To-Do List Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill this week with a long to-do list as the ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Why is Pope Leo XIV going to Africa?
Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of Africa with a stop in Algeria, followed by visits to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Trump attacks Pope
US President Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo as “weak” after the pontiff criticized his actions in Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Ukraine Targets Russian Merchant Fleet With NATO Intel Support - Presidential Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian special services are targeting the Russian merchant fleet with coordination and intelligence support of NATO, Russian presidential aide and chairman of the Russian Mar...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 13, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Lavrov to Visit China on April 14-15 to Discuss Ukraine, Mideast - Russian MFA
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay a visit to China on April 14-15, where he will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on a number of issues, including the...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 13, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
UK Knew Nato Expansion Could Lead to War With Russia
Mark Curtis reveals that Britain’s Ministry of Defence prepared for war with Russia after expanding NATO – 26 years before Moscow invaded Ukraine. By Mark Curtis Declassified UK Formerly secret U.K. d...
Consortium News
Apr 13, 2026 - consortiumnews.com
UA POV: Syrsky's assault units are losing thousands of men a month, said Krotevich, former chief of staff of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov - Published 13.04.2026
$1 submitted by /u/ElephantImpressive62
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Alexey Bobrovsky: Trump closed the strait, Trump opened the strait
Trump closed the strait, Trump opened the strait. The circus around Hormuz continuesBut there is little unexpected. As I wrote before:- Trump jumps off, stops fighting;- Controlling the strait is a wo...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Rybar's Main Points. digest of materials for April 13
Rybar's Main Pointsdigest of materials for April 13On Monday, everyone discussed the elections in Hungary, Orbán's defeat, and the victory of the pro-European opposition. Yesterday, everyone promised ...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
No one will save you. Scenarios of confrontation with Russia are being analyzed in the Baltic States A new report by the Vilnius-based analytical center Baltic Defense Initiative returns to the topic of the "Russian threat"..
No one will save youScenarios of confrontation with Russia are being analyzed in the Baltic StatesA new report by the Vilnius-based analytical center Baltic Defense Initiative returns to the topic of ...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Allegedly Fueling User's Delusions, Leading Him to Harass Plaintiff (His Ex-Girlfriend)
The factual claims: From the Complaint in Doe v. OpenAI Found., filed Thursday in the California Superior Court (San Francisco):… The post Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Allegedly Fueling User's Delusions...
Reason.com
Apr 13, 2026 - reason.com
Iran’s Determination to Break Out From the Panopticon of Western 360° Containment
The temporary cessation of hostilities across West Asia very much hangs in the balance. Originally, there was to be a cessation of military actions across “all fronts” including Lebanon — that being o...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 13, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
What Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in Hungary really means
After holding power for 16 years, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election.The Tisza party is on course for a two-third...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 13, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Buried For 7 Years: Declassified Transcripts Blow Up Trump Impeachment Story
Buried For 7 Years: Declassified Transcripts Blow Up Trump Impeachment Story In a long-awaited release that sent ripples through Washington on Monday, the House Permanent Select Committee...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Mapping The Hormuz Blockade: At Least 15 US Navy Ships Are In Place
Mapping The Hormuz Blockade: At Least 15 US Navy Ships Are In Place President Trump is once again engaged in a high risk bet in hopes that Iran will buckle to US demands after failed init...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Key Events This Week: PPI, Industrial Production, Q1 Earnings, Iran War
Key Events This Week: PPI, Industrial Production, Q1 Earnings, Iran War When it comes to the week ahead, clearly the Iran conflict will be the main focus, but there are a few other things...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 13, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Pakistan sends troops and jets to Saudi Arabia
Pakistani troops and fighter jets have arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
IDF general tied to teen psy-op case appointed next Mossad chief
Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman has been approved to head Mossad after scrutiny over a case involving a teenager used in an information operation Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Djiboutian president secures landslide victory
Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has won a sixth term with 97.81% of the vote in the country’s April 10 election Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
Soros has ‘taken over’ Hungary – Musk
Soros Organization has taken over Hungary,” Elon Musk has said after Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s elections Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.com
EU's Military Buildup Signals It Prepares for Large-Scale War Against Russia - Russian Envoy to UN
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Increased military preparations of the European Union make it obvious that it is getting ready for a major war against Russia, Russian Permanent Representative to the United...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 13, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Russian Defense Ministry Recorded 6,558 Violations of Easter Truce by Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday it has recorded 6,558 violations of the Easter Truce by the Ukrainian armed forces.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 13, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Ongoing Middle East Crisis Endangers Global Food Security - Russian Security Council
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The current crisis in the Middle East endangers the global food security, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Maslennikov said on Monday.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 13, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
RU POV: Russian drone units taking down Ukrainian drones using net launchers.
submitted by /u/SolutionLong2791
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 13, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Russian V2U drone over Kharkov
submitted by /u/rowida_00
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 13, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Ukrainian troops have withdrawn to new defensive lines near the settlement of Myropilske in Sumy Oblast, close to the Russian border, due to the Russians' superiority in manpower and equipment - UkrPravda
submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Daniil Bezsonov: #Newsday. - The State Duma Committee approved fines for "mashing" crosses on images; - The Russian government proposes to give a term of up to 7 years for illegal trafficking of digital currency with major..
#Newsday- The State Duma Committee approved fines for "mashing" crosses on images;- The Russian government proposes to give a term of up to 7 years for illegal trafficking of digital currency with maj...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
То Save Vienna: how the Red Army liberated the Austrian capital
The Wehrmacht troops were preparing to blow up the city in case of retreat.Vienna is the heart of European culture with magnificent palace arches, cobbled streets and medieval history at every turn. H...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Washington's secret plan to rule the lowest orbit
DARPA has announced a competition under the code name CASTOR, which stands for "Cathodes for Advanced Thruster Operation in an Oxygen-Rich environment. "Behind the unassuming facade of these terms, Wa...
Pravda USA
Apr 13, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It
After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken.
Reason.com
Apr 12, 2026 - reason.com
Israel fumes over Netanyahu effigy blown up in Spain (VIDEO)
Israel has summoned Madrid’s chargé d’affaires after an effigy of Benjamin Netanyahu was burned during a festival in a Spanish town Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 12, 2026 - rt.com
Ukraine faces ‘huge’ rift as mobilization backlash grows – Zelensky aide
Ukraine faces a “huge” problem reconciling calls to fight until victory with widespread draft evasion, Zelensky aide Kirill Budanov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 12, 2026 - rt.com
Magyar beats Orban in battle for Hungary: What happens now?
Peter Magyar’s landslide win over Viktor Orban makes a turning point for Hungary’s relations with the EU, Russia, and Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 12, 2026 - rt.com
US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
US naval blockade of access to Iranian ports has come into force, raising fears over security and trade routes in the Gulf Read Full Article at RT.com