World Current Affairs This Week: US-Iran Peace Talks Fail, UAE-Bahrain Currency Swap Pact, and Artemis II Returns
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The second week of April 2026 saw key international developments, including the failure of US-Iran peace talks and the signing of a currency swap agreement between the UAE and Bahrain. The week also saw the launch of Vantara University in India and the successful return of the Artemis II mission to Earth.
The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement in peace talks held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The UAE and Bahrain signed a currency swap agreement worth $5.4 billion to strengthen financial cooperation. The Artemis II mission successfully returned to Earth after a 10-day journey to the moon. India launched Vantara University, a global wildlife university, in Jamnagar, Gujarat. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar visited the UAE to strengthen energy security and discuss regional stability. The visit focused on securing critical energy supplies and strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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