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As Iran talks stall, mediator Pakistan tries to keep hopes up
Islamabad aims to keep playing the role of an unexpected peace broker in the conflict between Washington and Tehran.
Pakistan says still no answer from Iran whether it will attend last-ditch peace talks
By Steve Holland, Enas Alashray and Mubasher Bukhari WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ISLAMABAD, April 21 (Reuters) – Host nation Pakistan said on Tuesday there was still no confirmation that Iran would attend …
Trump Says The U.S. Will Extend Its Ceasefire With Iran At Pakistan’s Request
Both sides remain dug in rhetorically, with Donald Trump warning that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began. By Peter …
Vance Pauses Trip to Pakistan for Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance has for now paused plans to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for negotiations with Iran over ending the war, according to multiple people, after a flurry of meetings inside the …
Bitcoin Races To $80,000 As Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: Here Are Other Factors Driving The Rally
Bitcoin climbed above $79,000 after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, boosting risk assets across equities and crypto markets.
The Iran Talks Are Making India Feel Small
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spent the past decade promoting the notion that India is the leader of the global South and, as such, is indispensable to world affairs. Now a conflict in the …
No panic selling: Dubai property owners dig in despite Iran war
Investors are holding firm on prices even as buyers hunt for discounts, signalling resilience in the UAE property market despite regional tensions …
Pakistan urges US, Iran to extend ceasefire
Pakistan is urging the U.S. and Iran to consider extending a temporary ceasefire, ahead of its expiration on Wednesday evening. The country’s office of foreign affairs recapped a Tuesday meeting …