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Iran's top diplomat is heading to Pakistan for fresh talks, sources say. Live updates: Iran’s top diplomat heads to Pakistan as fresh talks expected, sources say CNN. Live updates: US envoys will head to Pakistan on Saturday for fresh Iran talks CNN.
US envoy envoys are heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran's foreign minister, amid a war ceasefire. The US has put its envoy on standby, as the situation remains fragile.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to arrive in Pakistan tonight for talks with the US, with a US delegation likely to follow on April 25 to discuss a framework for negotiations.
The Israeli military extended its truce with Lebanon by three weeks, despite striking Hezbollah targets on Friday. The cease-fire aims to end the war in Iran. The Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah targets on Friday, but its truce with Lebanon appeared to be holding.
Iran's foreign minister is leading a delegation to Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials. The Iranian delegation will discuss regional developments and the war situation. Iranian delegation led by FM Araghchi to reach Islamabad tonight; to “hold bilateral consultations on developments in the region, as well as the latest situation” in the war.
The US has confirmed that two key officials will fly to Pakistan tomorrow for talks with Iran. The talks aim to address the ongoing conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hezbollah of trying to sabotage Lebanon's peace efforts. Netanyahu made the statement without providing further details. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (File).
The US and Iran remain in a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, with Hezbollah rejecting a Lebanon ceasefire. Live Updates: U. S. and Iran remain locked in Strait of Hormuz standoff, Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire CBS News.
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire amid uncertainty in the Hormuz region. Live updates: Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire amid Hormuz uncertainty NBC News.
The US Navy is familiar with Iran's small boat tactics from the 1980s Tanker War. The US Navy has long been familiar with the small boat tactics deployed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by three weeks after US-brokered talks. U. S. President Donald Trump announces the development after meeting representatives from both countries in Washington.
A tourist was rescued after being trapped in a pit toilet for three hours. A tourist trapped in a pit toilet for three hours was rescued safely.
The US has deployed three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for the first time since 2003, as part of a blockade on Iran's ports, amid a fragile truce and escalating tensions.
Kosovo's court has sentenced three Serbs to prison for their roles in a deadly gun battle and monastery siege in 2023. Two men received life imprisonment, while one was sentenced to 30 years.
Russia's central bank cut interest rates again amid wartime spending strains. Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.
Russian oil exports fell due to Ukraine's attacks on ports and refineries. Despite US sanctions waiver, Russian oil exports could fall to lowest levels since 2023, sources say.
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez denied a reported US plan to suspend Spain from NATO, saying the country's position on the Iran war remains firm and unchanged. Is the U. S. Trying to Suspend Spain From NATO?
The US justice department dropped its probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell. President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
Alcaraz withdrew from the French Open due to a wrist injury.
China imposed export curbs on seven European firms over Taiwan arms sales. They prohibit exports of "dual-use items" to the seven named entities or transfers of such items that originated in China by "foreign organisations and individuals", the statement said.
US soldier Gannon Van Dyke was charged with using classified intel for betting. Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly placed those bets between December 30 and January 2, with the vast majority occurring the night of January 2.
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