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Islamabad set to host indirect US–Iran talks amid fragile regional tensions

Pakistan is preparing to host indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, in an effort aimed at stabilising a fragile ceasefire framework and preventing further escalation of regional conflict that has already impacted security dynamics and global energy flows.

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Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks as ceasefire remains shaky

Islamabad is getting ready to host talks on Friday between the United States and Iran on a resolution to the war and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains at a standstill despite the ceasefire.

Euronews

US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan: Is it happening? Lebanon hurdle puts fragile truce at risk

Pakistan is hosting crucial indirect US-Iran talks to stabilize a ceasefire, but Iran's participation hinges on halting Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While Islamabad ramps up security, Tehran denies sending a delegation, citing the Lebanon conflict as a key obstacle.

The Times of India

Netanyahu says ‘no ceasefire’ in Lebanon as he pledges to strike Hezbollah with full force

Benjamin Netanyahu said that there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon as he vowed to continue strikes against Hezbollah with “full force”.

The Independent UK

Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire but ‘life is still terrible’ with 738 deaths since deal was struck

Residents are stuck in limbo and say little beyond the largely silenced explosions has changed

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Starmer says he is ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy costs

PM appears to draw comparison between Russian and US leaders’ actions and calls for plan to restore Hormuz strait shipping

The Guardian - UK

Stocks rise and oil prices gain as investors await ceasefire talks

Markets have remained positive, with oil prices edging slightly upward, coupled with gains for global equities ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday.

Euronews

‘Classes will go on as education is only way forward’: Beirut professor who witnessed Wednesday’s intense bombings

DEHRADUN: Some of the heaviest Israeli bombing since the latest round of attacks began on March 2 hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday, and a professor at the country’s only state-run university told TOI from Beirut that teachers and students had decided to keep education going by…

The Times of India

Crumbling ceasefire? Trump accuses Iran over Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Supreme Leader demands 'blood money'

Iran was ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said amid fears of a possible collapse in the agreed ceasefire between the US and Iran

Evening Standard

Panic in Beirut Restaurant After Largest Israeli Airstrikes So Far – Viral CCTV Footage Shows Chaos

CCTV footage captures the panic in a Beirut restaurant during Israel's largest airstrikes on Lebanon, highlighting the impact on civilians

International Business Times UK

Lebanon reeling as Israeli strikes continue after 300 killed yesterday

Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon as rocket sirens blare in northern Israel, despite calls to extend a regional ceasefire.

Euronews

Pakistan vs Israel: Khawaja Asif deletes 'curse on humanity' post after sharp response ahead of US-Iran peace talks

A row erupted between Israel and Pakistan after Islamabad defence Minister Khawaja Asif posted remarks targeting Israel for its military op in Lebanon, which he later deleted amid strong backlash.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘finish’ war if peace talks fail as negotiators arrive in Pakistan

Iran's delegation has arrived in Islamabad, with JD Vance and a team of US officials now en route

The Times of India

Pakistan, Israel war of words: Khawaja Asif’s 'burn in hell' remark triggers an 'outrageous' response

Israel has criticised remarks by Khawaja Asif, calling them “outrageous” and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in regional diplomacy. Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” He also alleged civilians were being killed across Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. The row comes as Islamabad hosts United States–Iran ceasefire talks, with…

The Guardian - UK

Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US

In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily empty

The Guardian - AU

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

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The Guardian - AU

Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon

Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East

Evening Standard

PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

The Conversation

After ceasefire, negotiating a lasting deal with Iran would require overcoming regional rivalries and strategic incoherence

President Donald Trump’s rapid and dramatic turn from threatening to kill “an entire civilization” in Iran on the morning of April 7, 2026, to announcing a two-week ceasefire later that day left many observers with a sense of whiplash.

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Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israel calls for Lebanon talks, road traffic falls amid fuel crisis, how to solve a poo ball problem

Netanyahu wants focus on dismantling Hezbollah but does not signal end to bombardment; exclusive data shows big fall in journeys in major cities

The Independent UK

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Stocks Rebound on Optimism US-Iran Ceasefire to Hold

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.58%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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