Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-15
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.
Futures Rise, Nasdaq Up 10 Days In A Row, On Iran De-escalation Optimism
Futures Rise, Nasdaq Up 10 Days In A Row, On Iran De-escalation Optimism US equity futures, and global stocks rise while oil slides on a Reuters report that negotiating teams from the US ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Over 20 US-Approved Ships Pass Through Hormuz, As Trump Eyes Jump-Starting Next Pakistan Peace Talks
Over 20 US-Approved Ships Pass Through Hormuz, As Trump Eyes Jump-Starting Next Pakistan Peace Talks Summary CENTCOM: "During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Think the Iran war is a disaster? Blame these DC think tanks first.
If the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is ultimately assessed as a defeat, some measure of blame could be cast on five pro-Israel “think tanks” that consistently promoted military action against the Isl...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 14, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Fearing Iranian Escalation In Red Sea, Saudis Push Trump To Call Off Hormuz Blockade
Fearing Iranian Escalation In Red Sea, Saudis Push Trump To Call Off Hormuz Blockade Wary of Iranian escalation that shuts down Red Sea traffic, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is asking the ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Why is Trump making the global energy crisis worse?
The US has announced a naval blockade of Iran after inconclusive peace talks, further disrupting global energy trade Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Merz wants Ukrainian men in Germany sent to the front
Berlin will assist Kiev in repatriating military-age Ukrainian men residing in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Annihilating Iranian Civilization with a Blockade
After threatening to annihilate Iran with bombs, President Trump and the US national-security establishment have decided to do so with their tried and true foreign policy tool of sanctions — or, in th...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 14, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
The Iranian Regime's Crypto Shadow Arsenal
The Iranian Regime's Crypto Shadow Arsenal Authored by Tamuz Itai via The Epoch Times, In 2025, Iran’s crypto ecosystem swelled to more than $7.78 billion, according to Chainalysis, mark...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 53: Europe’s dying heart – Hungary’s vote delivers lethal kick
Orban’s defeat will saddle EU taxpayers with over €100 billion in short order – yet this is but the tip of the iceberg. Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Professor Marandi: The US Walked Away in Islamabad
Nima conducted an excellent interview of Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi (University of Tehran), a prominent Iranian analyst and a personal friend of mine, who was part of the Iranian delegation...
Sonar21
Apr 14, 2026 - sonar21.com
China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems'
China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems' China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "basele...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US Carrier Takes Long Route To Gulf To Avoid Bab el-Mandab Strait And Houthis
US Carrier Takes Long Route To Gulf To Avoid Bab el-Mandab Strait And Houthis By Mallory Shelbourne of USNI News Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is operating off the coast...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Fill 'er Up: Record Armada Of Tankers Bound For US Gulf To Load Oil
Fill 'er Up: Record Armada Of Tankers Bound For US Gulf To Load Oil An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the shi...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Lavrov boosts ‘no limits’ Russia-China partnership: the latest on Western effort to ‘contain’ the BRICS powers
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during his two-day official visit to Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Lacing up LBJ's shoes, Trump is walking willingly into a trap
The velocity at which President Trump’s war on Iran has spiraled out of control is unsurprising. History neither repeats nor rhymes, but patterns flash like neon signs in the recent U.S. experience in...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 14, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
IMF raises Russia’s growth outlook
The IMF has raised Russia’s growth forecast on higher commodity prices amid the global economic fallout from the Middle East war Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Germany, Ukraine Sign Defense Pact, Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership
Merz said Russia has 'no chance' of winning the war as Berlin expands support for Ukraine’s air defense, drones, ammunition, and long-range capabilities.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 14, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
For the Australian right, Ben Roberts-Smith is a beacon of virtue. For the left, he is a murderer. Both will use him as a culture-war grunt Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
US strikes on alleged drug boats have killed more than 160 people
As global attention remains fixed on the war in Iran, U.S. military operations elsewhere are continuing with little public scrutiny, including the ongoing campaign of strikes targeting suspected drug ...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 14, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Ceasefire Day 7: U.S. Imposes Blockade, Some Vessels Permitted to Pass
State of the Union: AP, citing four unnamed sources, said that the U.S. and Iran are considering a new round of negotiations The post Ceasefire Day 7: U.S. Imposes Blockade, Some Vessels Permitted to ...
The American Conservative
Apr 14, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The Man Vance Met in Islamabad
Mohammad Ghalibaf is a conservative pragmatist who could sell a deal to Iran’s hardliners. The post The Man Vance Met in Islamabad appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 14, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
This Is the Basic Political Problem for Republicans
MAGA’s “detour” is bad news for the GOP if it drags out. The post This Is the Basic Political Problem for Republicans appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 14, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia as Middle East supplies remain uncertain Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
India seeking tanker to load Russian LPG – Reuters
India has reportedly turned to Russia to secure cooking gas supplies amid a severe shortage Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
US breach of trust led to collapse of talks – Iranian diplomat
Iran remains ready to negotiate in good faith, Consul General in Mumbai Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
RU POV: Russian and Ukrainian advances from Day 1501 to 1507 of the War - Suriyakmaps
$1 submitted by /u/HeyHeyHayden
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
Loose Lips, Slipped Ships
Plus: The U.S. blockade of Iran begins, oil prices dip, D.C. fights its war against curbside "streateries," and more...
Reason.com
Apr 14, 2026 - reason.com
Treasury Rushes To Access Anthropic 'Mythos' AI After Warning It Can Hack "Every Major Operating System"
Treasury Rushes To Access Anthropic 'Mythos' AI After Warning It Can Hack "Every Major Operating System" The US Treasury Department’s technology team is actively seeking access to Anthrop...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Xi Says "Global Order Crumbling Into Disarray" As Trump Turns Up Pressure Campaign On China
Xi Says "Global Order Crumbling Into Disarray" As Trump Turns Up Pressure Campaign On China President Trump's four-and-a-half-month crusade across the Western Hemisphere, and now into the...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Elon Musk spreading lies against South Africa – presidency
South Africa’s presidency has dismissed Elon Musk’s latest claims about the killing of white farmers as lies and disinformation Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Iran demands reparations from Arab states
Iran has urged five Arab states hosting US bases to pay reparations for the Middle East war Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Netanyahu slams ‘morally weak’ Europe on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Europe of “deep moral weakness” over its opposition to the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
Industrial Carbon Price Eroding Canada’s Competitiveness: CAPP Boss
There’s been some good momentum toward elevating Canada’s status as a global oil and gas supplier, but the industrial carbon price is eroding its competitive edge, says the head of the Canadian Associ...
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 14, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Military Situation In Ukraine On April 14, 2026 (Maps Update)
Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Chernihiv, Mykolayev, Kherson and the DPR regions; The Russian... The post Military Situation In Ukraine On...
South Front
Apr 14, 2026 - southfront.press
RU POV: KVN FPV drones on fiber optics hit Ukrainian army soldiers pretending to be dead.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: KVN FPV drone on fiber optics hits unattended Ukrainian "Grad" multiple launch rocket system vehicle.
submitted by /u/Dependent_Log_331
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Conflict in Kyiv during the mobilization of a man: police had to use pepper spray, but the detainee escaped with the assistance of civilians
$1 submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
Iran war threatening to shatter the global economy
The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had bee...
Asia Times
Apr 14, 2026 - asiatimes.com
Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers
The already fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to give way over the weekend, after talks in Islamabad collapsed and President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval bloc...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 14, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Chinese Firm Claims It Tracked US Jets Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury
Chinese Firm Claims It Tracked US Jets Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury Authored by Ameya Paleja via Interesting Engineering, MizarVision, a private Chinese company specializing in g...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Et Tu, Indonesia!
Et Tu, Indonesia! As the squeeze continues on China's energy supply (and Xi has started to lash out here and here), we suspect the next words out of the Chinese leader's mouth (if he spok...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 14, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Von der Leyen pushes abolition of veto power in EU
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the EU to abandon the unanimity requirement in foreign policy decisions Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 14, 2026 - rt.com
FSB Nabs Three in Foiled Ukrainian Electric Scooter Bomb Plot
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that it had detained three citizens of Ukraine, Moldova and Russia in connection with an attempted terrorist attack in Mos...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 14, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
IMF Cuts Growth Outlook, Warns Iran War Could Push Global Economy to Brink
Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 14, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
UA POV: AFU soldier blocked a Kyiv TCC vehicle with his car and confronted them for not serving on the front line
$1 submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: 8 Kh-22/32 impacted the village of Prykolotne, Kharkov region which 16 km away from the frontline - AMK MAPPING
$1 submitted by /u/rowida_00
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: In Moscow, cars confiscated from traffic violators were transferred to the special operation zone “for the needs of the army” - Kommersant
$1 submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: China's FM Wang Yi- "Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin, have guided Russian/Chinese relations confidently forward, despite everything, and our multifaceted cooperation has only become stronger, despite the various challenges that currently exist".
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Compilation of drones strikes by the 25th Army over the past week.
submitted by /u/conkerzin
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Footage of a man from Odessa, Ukraine, attempting to escape from a TCC officer during forced mobilization (busification) - Published 14.04.2026
$1 submitted by /u/ElephantImpressive62
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 14, 2026 - reddit.com
Application Denied: Another Dive into the Failures of Military Bureaucracy and COVID-19 Mandate Relief
On September 23, 2021, an active-duty Air Force officer who has served for 18 years submitted a request for a religious accommodation for the COVID-19 shot mandate. The post Application Denied: Anothe...
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 14, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Trump Torches Italy’s Meloni for Her Defense of Pope Leo XIV and Stance on Iran War
Meloni lacks courage, says Trump. The post Trump Torches Italy’s Meloni for Her Defense of Pope Leo XIV and Stance on Iran War appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 14, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
US losing AI drone race to Russia and China – NYT
The US is lagging behind Russia and China in the development of AI-powered drones, the New York Times has reported 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
Where will Magyar take Hungary?
While Viktor Orban’s successor is also a conservative, his victory signals a very different path for Budapest Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 13, 2026 - rt.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
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
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
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
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...