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Pakistan seeks to shield Gulf states as US-Iran talks set to resume

Pakistan seeks to shield Gulf states as US-Iran talks set to resume

As Islamabad prepares to host a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, Pakistani mediators are seeking ways to extricate the Gulf monarchies from the conflict, the success of those efforts depends largely on the outcome of talks that US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday could resume by the end of the week, Pakistan’.

China cements Russia ties as both win from US war

China cements Russia ties as both win from US war

Russia can help China and other nations weather energy supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. “Russia can, without a doubt, compensate for the shortfall in resources that has arisen”, Lavrov told reporters in response to a question about the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said that Chin.

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Vietnamese leader To Lam are the latest world leaders to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid global trade tensions and the war in Iran. Xi also this week met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The president of Mozambique arrives in China this week as well. US President.

FirstFT: China shares satellite technology with Iran

FirstFT: China shares satellite technology with Iran

Also in today’s newsletter: Trump’s ‘banana republic’ rhetoric and OpenAI’s new cyber security model Also in today’s newsletter: Trump’s ‘banana republic’ rhetoric and OpenAI’s new cyber security model.

Art Basel Hong Kong, other events drive 14% year-on-year rise in March tourist arrivals

Art Basel Hong Kong, other events drive 14% year-on-year rise in March tourist arrivals

Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said. The increase contributed to a 17 per cent year-on-year rise in visitor numbers in the first quarter of the year, hitting a total of 14.31 million. “In the coming months “In the coming months.

U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks

U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks

Fighting continued in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, even as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Washington. The war in Lebanon has threatened to undermine the U. S.-Iran cease-fire.

Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

The pope termed Mr. Trump’s threat this month to destroy ​the Iranian civilisation as unacceptable and previously declined to join the U. S. President’s so-called “Board of Peace” ⁠initiative for Gaza President’s so-called “Board of Peace” ⁠initiative for Gaza.

Premium ice cream brand in trouble over ‘soft porn vibes’ after comparing desserts to ballet shoes

Premium ice cream brand in trouble over ‘soft porn vibes’ after comparing desserts to ballet shoes

The premium ice cream brand Magnum has taken down its Chinese advertisements that visually link its product to women’s feet wearing ballet pumps after they triggered an online backlash. The brand from the Netherlands posted a controversial advertisement for its new pistachio ice cream in January 2026. The advert suggests the ice cream looks like a woman’s feet wearing a pair of half chocolate, hal The advert suggests the ice cream looks like a woman’s feet wearing a pair of half chocolate, hal.

Watch: The Hindu’s new show - Above the Fold | 14.04.2026

Watch: The Hindu’s new show - Above the Fold | 14.04.2026

Above the Fold is The Hindu’s weekday news show, bringing you the most important stories of the day with clarity, depth, and context. Each episode also spotlights exclusive reporting, sharp analysis, and on-ground stories from The Hindu that you shouldn’t miss.

Incoming Hungarian leader Magyar vows to suspend state news broadcasts

Incoming Hungarian leader Magyar vows to suspend state news broadcasts

Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he will suspend state media news broadcasts, which critics at home and abroad say became a government mouthpiece under Viktor Orban, ‌and restore media freedoms after his cabinet takes power. Magyar’s TISZA (Respect and Freedom) party won a landslide victory in Sunday’s election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule that became a prototype for “illib Magyar’s TISZA (Respect and Freedom) party won a landslide victory in Sunday’s election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule that became a prototype for “illib.

Are US-Singapore relations under pressure as public trust declines?

Are US-Singapore relations under pressure as public trust declines?

In a rare public protest in Singapore, hundreds gathered in Hong Lim Park over the weekend to denounce the “US war machine”. They brandished placards and banners, including one with horns drawn on US presidents past and present captioned: “This is what terrorists look like.” The demonstration, which required organisers to get permission from the authorities, came as public sentiment across the reg.

China tests submarine cable cutter at 3,500-metre depth

China tests submarine cable cutter at 3,500-metre depth

A Chinese deep-sea mission has successfully tested an advanced device capable of cutting through underwater structures such as submarine cable at a depth of thousands of metres. The “Haiyang Dizhi 2” research vessel completed its first deep-sea scientific mission of 2026 last Saturday, expedition included a cutting test of a deep-sea electro-hydr The expedition included a cutting test of a deep-sea electro-hydr.

Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: Vance

Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: Vance

The U. S. V-P said he is married to the daughter of Indian immigrants, who have greatly contributed to the U. S., but his father-in-law never asked him to do anything specifically in the interest of his country of origin V-P said he is married to the daughter of Indian immigrants, who have greatly contributed to the U. S., but his father-in-law never asked him to do anything specifically in the interest of his country of origin.

Xi Jinping calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Xi Jinping calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, Mr. Xi said the strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop Xi said the strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop.

Strong China-Russia relations are stabilising force in a ‘turbulent’ landscape: Xi Jinping

Strong China-Russia relations are stabilising force in a ‘turbulent’ landscape: Xi Jinping

Amid escalating turmoil in the Middle East and mounting global uncertainty, Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and Russia to elevate their strategic partnership to new heights by deepening “all-around cooperation” and reinvigorating the authority of the United Nations. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Wednesday, he cast the growing bilateral rela During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Wednesday, he cast the growing bilateral rela.

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