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World Published 15 Apr, 2026 11:51pm

Pakistan likely venue for next US-Iran talks, says White House

Washington calls Islamabad a ‘key mediator’ as diplomatic efforts intensify

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 11:09pm

Hormuz shipping muted as US blockade takes hold: tracking data

Traffic has been almost halted since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran sparked the war on February 28

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 10:14pm

China FM tells Iran Beijing supports ‘momentum of peace talks’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran ‘looks forward to China playing a positive role’ in promoting peace and a cessation of conflict

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 07:07pm

UAE, Iran discuss regional de-escalation in phone call

The discussion comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and continued diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:57pm

UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, UN rights body says

Israel continues to attack Lebanon, citing that it was not part of ceasefire

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:51pm

Dubai’s landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18 months

Hotel shuts for refurbishment amid falling tourism

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:45pm

Iran military warns will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues

Says the country will ‘act decisively to defend its national sovereignty and its interests’

World Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:41pm

Student kills nine in Turkey’s second school shooting in two days

Attacker was a 14-year-old pupil of the school; Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci rules out terrorism

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:20pm

Starmer says ‘won’t yield’ to Trump’s Mideast war threats

UK PM says ‘not our war’ as tensions with Donald Trump escalate over tariffs and defence stance

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:40pm

Italy’s Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Rome has criticised Israel's attacks on Lebanon

World Updated 15 Apr, 2026 06:08pm

Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran

Trump threatened countries with 50% tariff for supplying weapons to Iran

World Updated 15 Apr, 2026 05:58pm

Iran says messages exchanged after ceasefire, Pakistan mediation continues

Tehran signals further talks toward full ceasefire, reiterates stance on regional role and nuclear rights

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 04:35pm

EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues

Ceasefire, opening of strait of Hormuz could ease prices within months

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 04:28pm

Erdogan says Turkiye working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

Tayyip Erdogan pushes to extend US-Iran ceasefire and revive stalled nuclear talks, as Donald Trump signals possible breakthrough despite rising regional tensions

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 04:16pm

Iran says it wants dialogue, not war, warns US against pressure

President questions civilian targeting as minister says no facility is safe after reported strikes

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 03:08pm

World leaders to convene in Tuvalu ahead of COP31 summit

Talks aim to build momentum on emissions targets despite global conflicts

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 02:42pm

Why did US–Iran nuclear talks collapse in Pakistan?

Talks ended without agreement amid disagreement over how long Iran should limit uranium enrichment

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:40pm

Oil prices fall on expectations US-Iran peace talks may resume

Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, disrupting oil flows despite ceasefire

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:12pm

Russia pledges further oil supplies to Cuba after dispatching crude cargo

Moscow sent tanker with 700,000 barrels of oil to Cuba

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:03pm

Israeli public questions Iran war outcome, poll finds

Survey shows majority oppose truce and expect fighting to resume within a year

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:51pm

Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for ‘urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon’

Countries call for urgent ceasefire after UN peacekeepers were killed and displacement crisis deepens

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 11:57am

Saudi Arabia announces strict penalties for unauthorised Hajj

Fines of up to SR100,000 introduced for facilitators as new rules take effect from April 18

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 11:34am

Pope Leo warns democracies risk ‘majoritarian tyranny’

Vatican letter stresses moral foundations of power days after Trump criticism

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 10:23am

Back-channel efforts intensify to restart US-Iran talks

Islamabad again mooted as venue as Trump says fresh round could happen within days

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 09:54am

US turns back Iran-linked tankers as Hormuz blockade takes effect

Eight vessels ordered to reverse course as US tightens pressure on Iran’s oil exports

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 09:23am

Vance says US pursuing ‘grand bargain’ with Iran

US vice president says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight

World Published 15 Apr, 2026 08:38am

Trump says Iran war ‘close to over’

US president hints at imminent end but says military strikes may continue