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Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
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King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Asia|World

India names Modi party colleague envoy to Bangladesh as ties thaw

India named veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as its next high commissioner to Bangladesh on Monday, in a rare appointment of a non–foreign service officer as New Delhi

India names Modi party colleague envoy to Bangladesh as ties thaw
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King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign

King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign

King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
Economy|World

The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks

President Donald Trump says he told top U_S_ envoys not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, telling Fox News that ″they can call us anytime they want.”

The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks
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Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
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Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
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Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says

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Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says
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China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'

China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
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US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief

Turkey is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO

Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

Myanmar's new president is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says
Europe|World

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts

Kyiv’s top diplomat says Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts
Political|US|World

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran
MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S.

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
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Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday

Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S.

Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday
Business|Economy|World

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety

A group of ships made an unsuccessful attempt to exit the Gulf on Friday evening, ship tracking data showed, as shipping companies

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety
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Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says

All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz
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Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security
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Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House

President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House
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From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
Economy|World

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows

A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, MarineTraffic vessel tracking

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows
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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member

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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
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UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
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Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
Asia|Political|World

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul

Afghanistan and Pakistan made "useful" progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
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Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
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Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
US|World

Trump dispatching Iran negotiating team to Pakistan, White House says

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Trump dispatching Iran negotiating team to Pakistan, White House says
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Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace

Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace
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China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says

The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan said China should abandon its threats and military pressure against Taiwan and talk to the island's leaders as that would avoid

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says
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Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after

Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
Finance|Political|World

Hezbollah chief urges Lebanese government to cancel Washington talks with Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Monday called on the Lebanese government to cancel a Tuesday meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington, describing

Hezbollah chief urges Lebanese government to cancel Washington talks with Israel
World

Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka

Over 200 Iranian crew members from two warships who were rescued by Sri Lanka have been sent back to their homeland, a top official said on Wednesday.

Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka
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Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
Africa|Political|Travel|World

Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop
Business|Economy|Opinion|Political|World

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States’ global power.

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game
World

Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks

Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, with intensified attacks on Friday

Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China

With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
Asia|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea says its weapons tests this week involved various new systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
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Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline

The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war in Iran

Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
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As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare

A couple living in Iran's capital have grown used to the sound of daily airstrikes five weeks into the war

As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
MidEast|Political|World

China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested

China is stepping up its diplomacy as the Iran war drags on

China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
World

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say