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US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan as warships enter Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations in Islamabad are the first direct US-Iranian meeting in over 10 years and the highest-level discussions since 1979

The Independent UK

Hormuz mine clearance, 'some headway' on Lebanon: What we know so far on US-Iran talks

The United States and Iran have commenced direct negotiations in Pakistan following a fragile ceasefire, marking a rare face-to-face engagement. Discussions are reportedly making headway, particularly on developments in Lebanon. Key issues on the table include Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regional influence, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

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US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal

JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speaker

The Guardian - US

Lebanon hit by more than 100 attacks on healthcare during Israeli strikes, WHO says

Israeli strikes have hit hospitals, ambulances and health workers, according to the World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

US and Iran officials meet Pakistan leader as fighting in Lebanon threatens fragile ceasefire

US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday

The Independent UK

A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week

The Independent UK

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US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979: What’s at stake

High-level talks are underway in Pakistan between US and Iranian delegations. The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire and find a path to lasting peace. Key points on the agenda include the situation in Lebanon, control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief. Troop withdrawal from…

The Times of India

US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

Euronews

‘Endless war’: inside an Israeli kibbutz near Lebanon’s volatile border

Residents describe the constant disruption of life under fire and whether military action should wind down

The Guardian - UK

US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance - watch

US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence…

The Times of India

‘There’s people dying for your petrol’: while Israel bombs Beirut, Lebanese Australians feel outrage and fear

Religious and community leaders are urging the Australian government to take a harder stance on Israel as it continues to bombard Lebanon

The Guardian - AU

The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan

A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks

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The Times of India

'Gesture' before talks: US, Lebanon ask Israel for pause in strikes

The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The Guardian - AU

Islamabad negotiations end without a deal – as it happened

US vice-president says Iran chose not to accept American terms for a deal, including to not build nuclear weapons

The Times of India

Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire

A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…

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The Mary Sue

Barbra Streisand reminds the world that Trump’s lies are for the gullible — and plenty are still falling for it

Barbra Streisand just dropped another pointed critique of President Donald Trump on BlueSky on April 8, 2026, sharing a quote from Representative Jim McGovern saying, “So he’ll stop bombing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which was open before he started bombing Iran. Got it.” This sentiment, originally shared…

International Business Times

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Could Be Announced On Saturday As Goodwill Gesture For U.S.-Iran Talks

Israel and Lebanon could announce a ceasefire on Saturday as a gesture of goodwill ahead of talks between the U.S. and Iran, according to a new report.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks

US vice-president flies to Islamabad for negotiations as Iranians insists Israel end its offensive in Lebanon

The Independent UK

Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks

Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, with intensified attacks on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price

It is the voting public in Israel that will settle their PM’s fate later this year. But all they have heard are promises of ‘total victory’ that prove to be hollow, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Times of India

'We are loading warships with best weapons': Trump hints at big operation if Iran-US talks fail

Ahead of crucial Pakistan talks, President Trump warned Iran, stating warships are rearmed and ready for effective use if negotiations fail. Vice President Vance, leading the US delegation, expressed hope for positive talks but cautioned Tehran against testing patience. Iran insists on a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release for formal…

Radio France Internationale

Israeli society has 'allowed trauma to take over' and 'cares only about revenge'

While a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding, Israeli strikes on Beirut threaten to derail it and widen the current conflict. Indirect talks under Pakistani mediation begin on Friday, giving both sides 15 days to try to reach a lasting truce. Israeli writer and academic Dror…

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