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US-Iran ceasefire: Can pressure, incentives, and risks deliver a final deal

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US-Iran talks on ending war begin in Pakistan

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US-Iran talks 'commenced' in Pakistan, PM Sharif says

US, Iran to hold high-stakes talks in Pakistan

High-stakes talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad face challenges due to Iran's demands for sanctions relief and commitments on Lebanon.

US-Iran talks 'commenced' in Pakistan, PM Sharif says

US and Iran are engaged in high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad to address ongoing conflict and seek a durable peace.

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JD Vance begins talks with Iran in Pakistan while Trump claims U.S. has begun 'clearing out' the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have begun in Pakistan amid a fragile ceasefire, focusing on reducing Israeli strikes and addressing Iranian demands.

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US-Iran ceasefire: Can pressure, incentives, and risks deliver a final deal

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire may not hold long enough for a final deal amid political and economic pressures on both sides.

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US-Iran talks on ending war begin in Pakistan

The US and Iran are engaged in talks in Islamabad to resolve their ongoing conflict and negotiate a ceasefire.

US-Iran talks 'commenced' in Pakistan, PM Sharif says

US and Iran engage in peace talks in Islamabad, aiming for a durable ceasefire and improved relations.

US, Iran to hold high-stakes talks in Pakistan

High-stakes talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad face challenges due to Iran's demands for sanctions relief and commitments on Lebanon.

US-Iran talks 'commenced' in Pakistan, PM Sharif says

US and Iran are engaged in high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad to address ongoing conflict and seek a durable peace.

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UK freezes deal to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK has paused plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to criticism from US President Donald Trump.

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UK forced to shelve legislation to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK government has shelved plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to a lack of US support and time constraints.

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UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition

The UK has paused plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to lack of US support, particularly from President Trump.

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UK freezes deal to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK has paused plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to criticism from US President Donald Trump.

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UK forced to shelve legislation to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK government has shelved plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to a lack of US support and time constraints.

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UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition

The UK has paused plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to lack of US support, particularly from President Trump.

U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began

The operation aimed to enhance confidence for commercial ships to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran peace talks.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen soon' as US, Iran head to talks

Trump asserts the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, rejecting Iran's toll booth system for maritime passage.

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Washington and Tehran blame each other for failing to uphold a truce, causing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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'Not The Agreement We Have' -- Trump Warns Iran On Hormuz As Key Talks Loom

Trump criticized Iran's plans for the Strait of Hormuz, calling them dishonorable and threatening global shipping and energy prices.

Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, despite Iran ceasefire deal

The Strait of Hormuz remains restricted despite claims of openness, impacting global oil transit and prices.

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U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began

The operation aimed to enhance confidence for commercial ships to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran peace talks.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen soon' as US, Iran head to talks

Trump asserts the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, rejecting Iran's toll booth system for maritime passage.

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Washington and Tehran blame each other for failing to uphold a truce, causing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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'Not The Agreement We Have' -- Trump Warns Iran On Hormuz As Key Talks Loom

Trump criticized Iran's plans for the Strait of Hormuz, calling them dishonorable and threatening global shipping and energy prices.

Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, despite Iran ceasefire deal

The Strait of Hormuz remains restricted despite claims of openness, impacting global oil transit and prices.

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U.S. Navy ships crossed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Axios says | Fortune

US Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz without coordination with Iran, marking a significant military movement amid ongoing conflict.

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Libya approves first unified budget in more than a decade

Libya's rival legislative bodies approved a unified state budget, marking a significant step towards financial stability after years of conflict.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 43 of the US-Iran conflict?

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Talks set to begin in Islamabad as U.S. and Iran seek path to end war

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Iran Can't Fully Reopen Strait Because It Forgot Where It Placed Mines, U.S. Officials Claim

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Iran Has the Upper Hand in the Upcoming Negotiations

The U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran continues, with a fragile cease-fire and ongoing negotiations led by Vice President Vance in Pakistan.

Iran ceasefire under pressure as strikes in Lebanon continue ahead of talks

The U.S. ceasefire with Iran is under pressure as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid ongoing conflicts.

Trump says Iran 'doing very poor job' of letting oil through as Vance heads to Pakistan for ceasefire talks

Iran and the US are negotiating a ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and conflicting agendas in the region.

Iran war: What is happening on day 43 of the US-Iran conflict?

Senior Iranian officials are in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with the US amid ongoing regional violence.

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Talks set to begin in Islamabad as U.S. and Iran seek path to end war

Iran and U.S. delegations are in Islamabad for talks to end the war following a shaky ceasefire agreement.

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Iran Can't Fully Reopen Strait Because It Forgot Where It Placed Mines, U.S. Officials Claim

Iran has not reopened the Strait of Hormuz due to unaccounted mines it laid in the waterway.

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Iran Has the Upper Hand in the Upcoming Negotiations

The U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran continues, with a fragile cease-fire and ongoing negotiations led by Vice President Vance in Pakistan.

Iran ceasefire under pressure as strikes in Lebanon continue ahead of talks

The U.S. ceasefire with Iran is under pressure as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid ongoing conflicts.

Trump says Iran 'doing very poor job' of letting oil through as Vance heads to Pakistan for ceasefire talks

Iran and the US are negotiating a ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and conflicting agendas in the region.

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Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian envoys arrive in Islamabad for conditional peace talks

High-stakes talks between US and Iran begin in Islamabad amid tensions and demands for ceasefire and asset release.

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Israel and Lebanon Set First Direct Talks in Washington as Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Tolls

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Iran war: US to host Israel, Lebanon peace talks

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OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements

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Ceasefire fears as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz shut after Israel kills 250 in continued strikes on Lebanon

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Israel's bombing of Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire prompts condemnation

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Israel and Lebanon Set First Direct Talks in Washington as Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Tolls

Israel and Lebanon will hold their first direct negotiations in years on April 14, 2026, amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran war: US to host Israel, Lebanon peace talks

The US will host peace talks between Israel and Lebanon despite ongoing attacks from both sides.

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OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements

The approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank has been condemned as a violation of international law by multiple organizations.

Ceasefire fears as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz shut after Israel kills 250 in continued strikes on Lebanon

Israel's strikes in Lebanon threaten a fragile ceasefire, complicating US-Iran negotiations for peace in the region.

Israel's bombing of Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire prompts condemnation

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon after a ceasefire announcement has drawn global condemnation and raised tensions in the region.

India cracks down on satirists for turning its prime minister into a punch line

Supporters of Modi face backlash as satire emerges following India's economic struggles amid the Iran conflict.

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At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least seven civilian deaths and numerous injuries amid ongoing violence.

Six months into ceasefire', Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza faces unprecedented devastation with over 72,000 killed and 172,000 injured amid ongoing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire.

Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ceasefire'

About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing under rubble in Gaza, unable to be buried due to ongoing recovery challenges post-conflict.

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Gaza father searches for his children's remains in the rubble for years

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At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least seven civilian deaths and numerous injuries amid ongoing violence.

Six months into ceasefire', Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza faces unprecedented devastation with over 72,000 killed and 172,000 injured amid ongoing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire.

Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ceasefire'

About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing under rubble in Gaza, unable to be buried due to ongoing recovery challenges post-conflict.

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Gaza father searches for his children's remains in the rubble for years

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Djibouti's President Guelleh claims sixth straight term in office

Ismail Omar Guelleh won 97.81% of the vote, securing his sixth consecutive term as President of Djibouti.

Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term

Djibouti's presidential election sees incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh likely to secure a sixth term after age limits were removed last year.

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Djibouti's President Guelleh claims sixth straight term in office

Ismail Omar Guelleh won 97.81% of the vote, securing his sixth consecutive term as President of Djibouti.

Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term

Djibouti's presidential election sees incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh likely to secure a sixth term after age limits were removed last year.

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Richard Curran: Ireland is sleep-walking into future energy crises by refusing to plan beyond ideology

The catastrophe of the Iran war and the homegrown chaos of this week has once again laid bare the urgent need to reduce our vulnerability to the never-ending cycle of energy shocks.

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New Zealand's North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate

Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 km/h, with authorities warning of potential coastal flooding and landslides.

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Vance heads to high-stakes Iran talks: "JD is going to the Super Bowl"

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are fraught with threats and unmet conditions, with both sides preparing for talks in Islamabad.

Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon

Lebanon faces a displacement and rapidly developing food security crisis amid escalating violence and Israeli airstrikes.

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.

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Fuel shortages likely for some time' due to Iran war, IMF warns

Ongoing oil shortages and price spikes are expected due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, warns the IMF.

Oil prices are 'likely to remain elevated' for the remainder of the year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices are expected to stay around $100 a barrel due to ongoing supply disruptions despite a ceasefire in Iran.

Oil edges higher as supply concerns remain - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices are rising due to supply concerns despite a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Fuel shortages likely for some time' due to Iran war, IMF warns

Ongoing oil shortages and price spikes are expected due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, warns the IMF.

Oil prices are 'likely to remain elevated' for the remainder of the year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices are expected to stay around $100 a barrel due to ongoing supply disruptions despite a ceasefire in Iran.

Oil edges higher as supply concerns remain - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices are rising due to supply concerns despite a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Starmer says he's fed up' with Trump and Putin's actions pushing up energy bills for Britons UK politics live

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM

The Iran conflict will significantly impact global dynamics and economic conditions for years to come.

Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president

Min Aung Hlaing aims to improve international relations and ties with ASEAN following Myanmar's coup and ongoing civil unrest.

Middle East conflict escalation raises humanitarian and economic alarm - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread destruction, economic uncertainty, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, impacting global markets and regional stability.

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Miguel Diaz-Canel: Stepping down is not part of our vocabulary'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel refuses to resign and emphasizes Cuba's sovereignty against U.S. influence.

Cuban president defiant despite Trump pressure to resign

Cuban President Diaz-Canel refuses to resign under US pressure, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and right to self-determination.

Cuban president tells NBC he won't resign under US pressure, as Russia backs old ally

Cuban President Diaz-Canel refuses to resign under US pressure, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and independence.

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Miguel Diaz-Canel: Stepping down is not part of our vocabulary'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel refuses to resign and emphasizes Cuba's sovereignty against U.S. influence.

Cuban president defiant despite Trump pressure to resign

Cuban President Diaz-Canel refuses to resign under US pressure, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and right to self-determination.

Cuban president tells NBC he won't resign under US pressure, as Russia backs old ally

Cuban President Diaz-Canel refuses to resign under US pressure, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and independence.

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Australia urged to offer to host 2027 Asian Cup amid uncertainty over Saudi Arabia event

Australia is urged to offer to host the men's Asian Cup due to uncertainty in Saudi Arabia.

Trump Warns Iran It Has No Cards' Ahead of High-Stakes Negotiations

Trump warns Iran it has no leverage as U.S. prepares for negotiations to end conflict.

Trump Is Wishcasting Victory in Iran

Trump issued threats to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz and civilian infrastructure before a temporary cease-fire was announced.

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Trump Warns Iran It Has No Cards' Ahead of High-Stakes Negotiations

Trump warns Iran it has no leverage as U.S. prepares for negotiations to end conflict.

Trump Is Wishcasting Victory in Iran

Trump issued threats to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz and civilian infrastructure before a temporary cease-fire was announced.

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Four men deported by US to Eswatini have right to see lawyer, court rules

The fact that it took nearly nine months of litigation and a decision by the highest court of the land to obtain something as innocuous as permission for my clients to meet with a local lawyer speaks volumes about how hard the government of Eswatini is fighting to deny these men the most basic of rights.

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Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows

Japan will release starting in early May the equivalent of roughly 20 days' worth of oil from the national reserves to ensure the stable supply of crude oil.

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Why bombing Iran's nuclear power plant could cause an environmental disaster

The Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran faces risks from nearby conflict, potentially leading to environmental disasters and threats to public safety.

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Seeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade | Fortune

BTS's world tour omits China due to a long-standing ban on South Korean entertainment since 2016.

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The S&P Hangs On The Edge As Today's CPI Report Looms Over Open

Consumer prices rose significantly due to the Iran conflict, impacting market confidence and rate expectations.

Dollar set for weekly loss as ceasefire eases inflation fears - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The dollar index is on track for a weekly decline amid easing geopolitical tensions and cautious market sentiment.

India news: Marco Rubio to visit India for trade talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India in May, focusing on trade and security to limit the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Venezuela approves new mining law to open its subsoil to foreign capital

The new mining law, which repeals the one enacted by former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez in 2013, opens Venezuela's mineral-rich subsoil to foreign capital.

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Weather tracker: Cyclone Maila batters Solomon Islands with 115mph winds

Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has been recorded as the strongest cyclone in the Solomon Sea, with peak sustained winds of 115mph and gusts reaching 160mph, causing extensive damage across the Solomon Islands.

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Oil rises and Asian stocks fall amid worries over fragile' ceasefire deal in Middle East business live

Uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire deal has led to a rise in oil prices and concerns about its durability.

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Lebanese expats terrified' for families after Israel says ceasefire doesn't apply

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and international conflicts without paywalls.

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Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms

U.S. forces will remain in the Middle East until an agreement with Iran is reached and implemented.

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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer

The UK must enhance resilience against global shocks to protect families from fluctuating costs driven by international events.

How Pakistan secured biggest diplomatic win in years' with Iran ceasefire

Pakistan's leaders face a dire situation as the US-Israeli war with Iran escalates, threatening national security and economic stability.

Iran cannot hijack' strait of Hormuz with shipping tolls, says Yvette Cooper UK politics live

Yvette Cooper expresses deep concern over Israel's air strikes in Lebanon and emphasizes the need for international shipping routes to remain toll-free.