Politics

Iranian official speaks as Iran remains undecided on US talks amid Trump’s firm demands

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US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance as Tehran Pushes Back Against Trump’s Tough Stance

Fresh diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran are now hanging in the balance, as Tehran signals reluctance to return to the table. With Washington refusing to ease...

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance stand side by side during a formal event, representing US leadership amid ongoing diplomatic efforts for a second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad.

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US Sends Negotiation Team to Islamabad Again as Iran Talks Enter Round Two

The United States is making another diplomatic push by sending a fresh team of negotiators to Islamabad for a second round of discussions with Iran. The move follows an...

Political leaders Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu featured in a graphic about the Israel-Lebanon conflict and regional Middle East diplomacy.

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Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Fragile Push for Peace

In a major diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, marking a temporary pause in one of the region’s most intense...

Vance Leaves Pakistan After 21-Hour US-Iran Talks End Without Deal

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Vance Departs After 21-Hour Talks End Without Breakthrough, Praises Pakistan’s Mediation

A high-stakes round of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad has ended without a final agreement, despite 21 hours of intense discussions. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan following the...

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US and Iran Accept Pakistan’s Two-Week Ceasefire Plan to Open Door for Talks

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire under a framework proposed by Pakistan. The move comes at a critical...

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PTI Set to Reveal Senate Candidate Today as Internal Contest Intensifies

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is expected to formally announce its candidate for the vacant Senate seat today, along with a covering candidate, according to party leader Junaid Akbar. The development comes...

People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar.

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Fuel Price Surge Sparks Parliamentary Chaos as JI Prepares Nationwide Protest Campaign

A fresh increase in petrol prices has triggered political turbulence across Pakistan, spilling into both parliament and the streets. Lawmakers clashed in the National Assembly, while Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced...

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Kuwait Opts for Pakistani Ships to Keep Fuel Supply Moving

Kuwait has decided to use Pakistani vessels to transport diesel and jet fuel, responding to ongoing disruptions in regional oil routes. The move follows limited clearance for oil cargo...

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar (right) receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan (left), at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on April 15, 2024. (Government of Pakistan)

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Pakistan Hints at Iran–US Talks Within Days Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan has indicated that talks between Iran and the United States could take place within days, as diplomatic efforts intensify to de-escalate the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking on...

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US flags Pakistani missiles as a homeland security risk.

The United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has identified Pakistan’s missile development programme as a growing strategic concern that could eventually pose a potential threat to the American...