Iran denies direct US talks as foreign minister arrives in Pakistan IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 25
The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran's foreign minister The White House says President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to take part in a new round of talks with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 25
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago The Independent UK · Apr 25
Imran Khan's son alleges 'whitewashing' bid as Pakistan prepares to host fresh US-Iran truce talks Sulaiman Khan, son of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has accused the country’s leadership of masking a deepening democratic crisis, alleging that authorities are suppressing dissent while projecting a more favourable image abroad. The Times of India · Apr 25
US president cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for ceasefire talks – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Apr 25
'No meeting is planned': Iran rules out direct talks with US in Islamabad; asserts engagement through Pakistan Iran has denied any plans for direct talks with the United States in Islamabad, even as both sides step up diplomatic activity in Pakistan. Tehran has insisted that its position will be conveyed indirectly through Pakistani interlocutors. The Times of India · Apr 24
'US Is Getting Desperate': Iran's Supreme Leader Is Reportedly Not Negotiating, FM May Have Departed Pakistan Before Kushner, Witkoff's Arrival The US faces diplomatic challenges with Iran as peace talks falter and naval tensions rise, highlighting a disconnect between US expectations and Iran's diplomatic strategy. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Crude Oil Prices Fall on Hopes Peace Negotiations With Iran Will Materialize June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Friday closed down -1.45 (-1.51%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0065 (-0.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains on Friday and settled sharply lower after Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran peace talks is expected. Losses... Barchart · Apr 24
Witkoff And Kushner Will Travel To Pakistan For New Round Of Talks With Iran, White House Says Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran on Saturday, the White House said on Friday. International Business Times · Apr 24
Peace talks back on? Trump sending envoys to Pakistan to meet Iran FM; Vance on standby Senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to revive negotiations amid escalating regional tensions. The diplomatic initiative aims to address Tehran's nuclear program and ease global market volatility. Despite overtures, the situation remains volatile with ongoing… The Times of India · Apr 24
Trump officials will head to Pakistan for Iran peace talks without JD Vance IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 24
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan: White House There's been no progress in recent days and escalation remains possible. Axios · Apr 24
Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in Islamabad The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -0.36 (-0.38%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0073 (-0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and turned lower after Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran peace talks is expected. Optimism that the US... Barchart · Apr 24
International Business Times · Apr 24 Iranian Foreign Minister Heads To Pakistan But Not For U.S. Talks, Media Says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan on Friday, but not for talks with the United States, Iranian state media IRNA reported.
Euronews · Apr 24 US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday, White House says Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night, but his ministry has ruled out direct talks with the US delegation.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 The Latest: Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues ‘shoot and kill’ order Tensions have intensified in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Pakistan forges ahead with diplomatic efforts to bring Iran and US together for talks Iran’s top diplomat and Pakistani officials have discussed the ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel
The Times of India · Apr 24 22 militants killed in northwest Pakistan clashes after army firefight near Afghan border Pakistani security forces killed 22 alleged militants in Khyber District during an operation that also resulted in the death of a 10-year-old child. This incident occurs amidst a rise in militant attacks, particularly in provinces bordering Afghanistan, and ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Kabul.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Frustration grows among Pakistanis with capital under lockdown for stalled US-Iran talks: ‘Living in a cage’ No date has been set for the second round of US-Iran peace talks, but Islamabad has been turned into a fortress with sweeping security restrictions, forcing locals to grapple with frustration and uncertainty, Maroosha Muzaffar reports
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Everest climbing season under threat as huge glacier blocks main route: ‘We can only wait’ Sherpas responsible for fixing ropes and ladders on the lower section of the route spent days searching for a way around the block and found none
The Times of India · Apr 24 Iran admits 'strategic mistake' over nuclear issue at negotiation table in Pakistan In a bold declaration, an MP from Iran has criticized the recent diplomatic discussions held in Pakistan, deeming them a 'tactical blunder.' He contended that engaging in dialogue about Iran's nuclear ambitions has undermined Tehran's negotiating position. The MP disclosed that the US had imposed a demand for a two-decade…
Reason · Apr 23 The Trump Administration Might Send Afghan Refugees to Danger in Congo About 1,100 Afghans currently stranded at a military base in Qatar could be relocated to the crisis-addled African country.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Pakistan does not give clearance to women’s football team to play tournament in India India is set to host the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) between 25 May and 7 June in the coastal state of Goa