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US-Iran talks set for Pakistan on April 21 as Islamabad emerges key diplomatic bridge

Fresh negotiations likely in Islamabad after stalled first round, as regional powers push for de-escalation across West Asia.

India demands safe passage in Hormuz, condemns attacks on commercial ships at UN

Trump claims Iran ready to hand over buried uranium as ceasefire deadline nears

Trump says Iran ceasefire may end, warns war returns if talks fail

Lebanon president declines talks with Netanyahu amid ongoing conflict

President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon is “not ready” for direct engagement with Israel, as fighting continues and ceasefire conditions remain unresolved.

Migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh posing as gay to seek UK asylum: Report

An undercover investigation has revealed that some migrants are being coached by immigration advisers to fabricate LGBTQ+ identities, raising concerns over misuse of the UK’s asylum system.

After school shooting kills 9 in Turkey, over 160 detained for online posts praising attack

Authorities launched a nationwide crackdown after a deadly school shooting in Kahramanmaraş left eight students and a teacher dead, targeting social media users accused of glorifying the attack.

Major fire at Viva Energy refinery may affect Australia’s fuel availability

A major blaze at one of Australia’s last operational refineries has disrupted petrol production, raising concerns over fuel supply amid an ongoing global energy crisis linked to the Iran conflict.

US to end Russia-Iran oil sanctions waiver, move may impact India

Washington’s decision to not extend a temporary waiver on Russian and Iranian oil transactions could affect India’s crude imports, as global energy markets remain volatile amid West Asia tensions.

Pakistan pushes for new round of US-Iran peace talks as army chief reaches Tehran

Pakistan has stepped up mediation efforts after failed Islamabad talks, with Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran to revive negotiations ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.