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Pakistan hopes to host next round of Iran-US talks 'very soon': PM Sharif

Pakistan hopes to host next round of Iran-US talks 'very soon': PM Sharif

PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will pursue peace 'with utmost sincerity' as Trump claims a US-Iran deal is 'largely negotiated' pending finalization

Asia
Iran chief negotiator vows 'crushing' response if US resumes attacks

Iran chief negotiator vows 'crushing' response if US resumes attacks

Iran's Ghalibaf warns Tehran's armed forces have rebuilt during the ceasefire and any US resumption of strikes will be more devastating than the first day of war

Europe
Radio station apologizes after mistakenly announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after mistakenly announcing death of King Charles

Radio Caroline triggered its monarch death protocol by accident after a computer error at its Essex studio, stunning listeners and prompting a swift public apology

Middle East
Hajj pilgrim arrivals exceed 2025 levels ahead of annual pilgrimage

Hajj pilgrim arrivals exceed 2025 levels ahead of annual pilgrimage

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026, already exceeding last year's international arrivals despite war disrupting Gulf air travel

North America
Rubio renews ties with India after Trump's China lovefest

Rubio renews ties with India after Trump's China lovefest

Marco Rubio met PM Modi in New Delhi, invited him to the White House and pledged US commitment to India as Trump-Modi relations face strain after Beijing warmth