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Daily news brief — 13 April 2026

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01worldCovered by 6 outlets

Trump Announces Full Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Iran Peace Talks Collapse

President Trump announced a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after 21-hour US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed. Iran rejected US demands and threatened retaliation. Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, with Brent crude up 7% and Asian markets declining.

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil supply. A prolonged blockade risks sustained energy price shocks and broader market instability.

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  • ABC World News Tonight
  • AL24 News
  • ABC World News Tonight
  • Times of India
  • News4Jax
  • Times of India
02world

Slovakia's PM Fico Visits Vietnam to Boost Ties in Defense, Energy, and Technology

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi for a three-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties. Talks are focused on cooperation in defense, science, technology, and both renewable and nuclear energy.

Why it matters

The visit signals growing Europe-Southeast Asia engagement across strategic sectors, reflecting broader shifts in global partnership-building.

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  • Bernama
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Indonesia and Australia Deepen Cooperation Against Online Radicalization and Terrorism

Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency met with Australian officials in Jakarta to strengthen bilateral cooperation on countering online radicalization and disrupting terrorism financing networks. The talks signal a deepening security partnership between the two neighboring nations.

Why it matters

Regional counterterrorism coordination is critical in Southeast Asia, where online radicalization remains a persistent and evolving threat.

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  • Bernama

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04businessCovered by 2 outlets

Rowan University unveils $690M expansion plan amid regional economic growth

Rowan University has unveiled a $690 million expansion plan aimed at driving economic development across South Jersey. The investment signals growing momentum in the region's business and institutional landscape.

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  • NJBIZ
  • NJBIZ
05techCovered by 2 outlets

CIA Deploys 'Ghost Murmur' Secret Tech to Locate Downed US Airman in Iran, Advancing Signal Intelligence

The CIA used covert 'Ghost Murmur' technology, an advanced signal processing method, to detect faint acoustic/electronic signatures and track a downed airman. This breakthrough redefines battlefield surveillance and sensor precision.

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  • Tech News AI
  • Nathan Benaich Substack
06aiCovered by 2 outlets

OpenAI Raises $110B at $840B Valuation in Largest Private Financing Ever

OpenAI closed a record $110B funding round at an $840B valuation, the largest private financing in history. The deal coincides with a potential $50B partnership with Amazon, signaling continued rapid expansion heading into 2026.

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  • Nathan Benaich Substack
  • Nathan Benaich Substack
07spaceCovered by 2 outlets

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus-24 Arrives at ISS

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus-24 cargo spacecraft docked at the ISS on April 13, 2026, delivering over 5 tonnes of supplies and science equipment. It launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral the previous day.

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  • SpacePolicyOnline
  • Gulf News
08markets

FIIs and DIIs Net Buyers with ₹672 Cr and ₹410 Cr Inflows Respectively

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were both net buyers on Friday, channeling ₹672 crore and ₹410 crore respectively into Indian equity markets. Combined inflows totaled over ₹1,082 crore.

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  • ScanX Trade
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Asian Markets Decline: Nikkei Down 1.02%, Hang Seng Falls 1.16%

Asian markets declined on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei falling 1.02% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropping 1.16%. The broad-based slide reflects cautious investor sentiment ahead of the US market open.

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  • ScanX Trade
10tech

Nvidia RTX 5090 Consumer GPU Outperforms $30K Enterprise GPUs on Key AI Workload, Challenging Procurement Norms

Nvidia's RTX 5090 consumer GPU has outperformed $30,000 enterprise GPUs on a key AI workload, delivering stronger performance per dollar. This challenges long-held assumptions about enterprise hardware being essential for serious AI development.

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  • AI & Data Science Daily