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Pakistan says second round of US-Iran talks to resume soon, but timing, venue not confirmed
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Pakistan says second round of US-Iran talks to resume soon, but timing, venue not confirmed

Pakistan’s foreign ministry says a range of issues, including nuclear-related matters, are being discussed between the two sides

US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
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US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

White House official says further talks will likely be held in Islamabad and expresses optimism about a deal.

Iran supreme leader's adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
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Iran supreme leader's adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait

Iranian military adviser questions whether Trump should act as the Strait of Hormuz’s 'police', asking if that is truly the role of a US military

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector
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US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector

Sanctions target oil transport by penalizing over two dozen individuals, companies, and ships in a petroleum shipping network

Pezeshkian says no power can force Iran to surrender
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Pezeshkian says no power can force Iran to surrender

Iran’s president asks what justification exists under international law for targeting civilians and destroying schools, hospitals and other vital infrastructure

India power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: police
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India power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: police

Indian paper reports the explosion likely occurred after a pipeline burst, releasing 'superheated steam' onto people having lunch at the time

Pakistan PM begins key diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey
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Pakistan PM begins key diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey

Official trip running until April 18 comes amid sensitive regional moment as Pakistan steps up diplomacy around potential US-Iran talks

Russia can 'compensate' for China's resource gap from Iran war: Lavrov
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Russia can 'compensate' for China's resource gap from Iran war: Lavrov

Lavrov says Russia-China ties are stabilising global affairs and increasingly important for 'global majority' seeking stability

Trump says Iran war 'close to over' as talks poised to resume
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Trump says Iran war 'close to over' as talks poised to resume

US president says pulling out now would set Iran back 20 years, adds the U.S. is “not finished” and believes Tehran is eager to strike a deal

Lavrov warns against Western ‘containment’ of Russia, China during Beijing visit
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Lavrov warns against Western ‘containment’ of Russia, China during Beijing visit

Russian FM meets Wang Yi, flags risks in East Asia and plans talks between Putin and Xi

Pakistan hospital under scrutiny over child HIV outbreak, BBC investigation finds
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Pakistan hospital under scrutiny over child HIV outbreak, BBC investigation finds

BBC found 331 children at THQ Taunsa HIV-positive, with few parents infected, suggesting non-familial transmission, as cases continue after March 2025

Pakistan working to set second round of US, Iran talks: sources
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Pakistan working to set second round of US, Iran talks: sources

Pakistani officials say Islamabad is their preferred venue, though no final decision has been made yet

Sanctioned Chinese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows
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Sanctioned Chinese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows

Tracking data indicates that vessel Rich Starry became the first to pass through the strait and exit the Gulf since blockade began

Xi says China to play 'constructive role' in promoting Mideast peace talks
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Xi says China to play 'constructive role' in promoting Mideast peace talks

Chinese president says sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Gulf countries in Middle East should be sincerely respected

Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
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Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington

Hezbollah leader calls US-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks 'futile' and urges scrapping them as Marco Rubio hosts the meeting with ambassadors

US seeks 20-year pause on Iran uranium enrichment; Tehran offers 5-year deal: reports
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US seeks 20-year pause on Iran uranium enrichment; Tehran offers 5-year deal: reports

Wall Street Journal reports that the 20-year pause would come alongside sanctions relief

Iran slams US blockade of its ports as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’
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Iran slams US blockade of its ports as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’

Iran’s envoy says the maritime blockade is also unlawful breach of fundamental principles of international law of the sea

China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless smears'
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China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless smears'

Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says China opposes 'baseless smears or malicious association'

Iran military says US naval blockade 'illegal' and 'piracy'
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Iran military says US naval blockade 'illegal' and 'piracy'

Iran’s military says if security of its ports in Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea is threatened, no port in the region will be safe

After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?
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After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?

Prolonged talks risk undermining Trump’s 'no cards' claim, while escalation could endanger US forces and alienate voters amid rising fuel prices ahead of midterms