Armed conflicts and attacks

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announces alternative routes for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, citing risks of sea mines in the main shipping channel. (AFP via Arab News)

• https://www.arabnews.com/node/2639281/middle-east

Armed conflicts and attacks

Hezbollah launches rockets toward the Israeli kibbutz of Manara in response to alleged violations of a ceasefire linked to the Iran war. (AFP via ABS-CBN News)

• https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/4/9/hezbollah-says-fired-rockets-towards-israel-in-response-to-violation-of-ceasefire-1022

Science and technology

The Korean Central News Agency reports that North Korea has tested various military technologies throughout the week, including a surface-to-surface missile tactical ballistic missile identified as Hwasongpho-11 Ka. (Yonhap News Agency)

• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409000351315