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Another round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. Reuters news agency reports that the United States and Iran may hold another round of negotiations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, in an attempt to reach a permanent agreement to end the fighting.
2 day agoXi Jinping to Pedro Sánchez: China and Spain are both principled and reasonable countries. We are willing to stand on the right side of history. We should oppose the law of the jungle and together maintain true multilateralism and protect world peace and development
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged the global community to "unequivocally oppose any actions that undermine the ceasefire or escalate the confrontation."
Two tankers turn away from Strait of Hormuz after US blockade begins At least two tankers reversed course near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the start of the US blockade, highlighting the immediate impact on vessel movements. According to MarineTraffic data, the 188-metre tanker Rich Starry turned back within minutes of approaching the chokepoint. The vessel had departed Sharjah Anchorage on 13 April and was sailing laden, with a reported draught of 11.3 metres, while signalling China as its destination. A second vessel, the 175-metre tanker Ostria, also reversed course after approaching the Strait
Chinese Defense Minister declares the Strait of Hormuz “open for us” despite the U.S. blockade, warns against interference
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 116 km W of Ternate, Indonesia
China congratulates Péter Magyar, seeks deepened cooperation
Pakistan: "A new round of talks will begin soon"
China calls for "unimpeded" freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Army raids suspected terrorist arms factory in Lanao del Sur Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 137 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
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The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, quoting a Pakistani source, reports that there are attempts to extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran for more than two weeks.
Vice President Vance’s final offer delivered to the Iranian delegation in Islamabad, which represent ‘red lines,’ according to two U.S. officials: 1. End all uranium enrichment 2. Dismantle all major nuclear enrichment facilities 3. Retrieve highly enriched uranium 4. Accept a broader peace, security and de-escalation framework that includes regional allies 5. End funding for terrorist proxies Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis 6. Fully open the Strait of Hormuz, charging no tolls for passage
Trump says that amid US pressure on Iran, China could buy oil, gas from US, Venezuela
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 32 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan
4 day agoQuetta: 2 members of the Hazara community were killed & 3 others injured in a shooting near Hazarganji market. After the incident, community members held protests near Hazara Town. This is the 1st such attack on Hazaras in a long time, at a time of fragile security in the region
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Negotiations with Washington took place in an atmosphere of distrust, and it is natural that an agreement could not be reached in just one session.
A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom announced on Saturday (April 11, 2026)
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 187 km WSW of Sinabang, Indonesia
JD Vance on Iran: "They have chosen not to accept our terms”
A source close to Iran’s negotiating team says the US is making excessive demands, especially about the Strait of Hormuz, and is trying to gain in talks what it failed to achieve through weeks of war and pressure. nnIran says it will firmly protect its gains. Source: Fars
5 day agoVia Al-Jazeera: "One source has told us that there is a push from Pakistan to try to get at least another day, another round, another extension of these talks so they can come to some sort of a conclusive agreement. So far, that has not happened."
Talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have reached a stalemate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, two sources briefed on the negotiations say, with Iran insisting it retain authority over the waterway and rejecting joint control proposals — FT
5 day agoSaudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial aid to help stabilize its foreign reserves. The support comes as Pakistan prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April
