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Pakistan says ties with UAE remain strong amid deposit 'speculation'

Pakistan says ties with UAE remain strong amid deposit 'speculation'

MoFA spokesperson says repaying matured UAE deposits is routine and does not signal weaker ties

Asia
Afghanistan seeks to boost trade with Central Asia to $10 bn

Afghanistan seeks to boost trade with Central Asia to $10 bn

FM Muttaqi reveals ‘constructive dialogue’ with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Europe
Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

French president says an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to 'coastal threats'

Middle East
Oman, Iran hold talks to ease shipping through Strait of Hormuz amid regional war

Oman, Iran hold talks to ease shipping through Strait of Hormuz amid regional war

Discussions focus on restoring safe passage as conflict disrupts key oil route and global energy markets

North America
Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran

Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran

While president is well known for his straight talk, post on his Truth Social network raised eyebrows, especially on a Christian holiday