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Shehbaz, Pezeshkian discuss regional peace as Pakistan hosts renewed US-Iran diplomacy push

Shehbaz, Pezeshkian discuss regional peace as Pakistan hosts renewed US-Iran diplomacy push

Leaders reaffirm dialogue as ceasefire nears end, tensions persist over Hormuz and US blockade

Asia
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul

The Sunday launches add to a series of weapons tests Pyongyang has carried out in recent weeks, including ballistic missiles, anti-warship cruise missiles and cluster munitions

Europe
Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Under last year’s deal, Australia pays Au$10 billion over 10 years for stealth frigates in one of Japan’s biggest post-World War II defense exports

Middle East
Turkey 'optimistic' Middle East ceasefire will be extended

Turkey 'optimistic' Middle East ceasefire will be extended

FM Hakan Fidan says he spoke with Pakistani officials on Sunday but would not give a date when new talks could be held

North America
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

US to take tough stance as Iran re-closes the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears over global energy supplies