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[l] at 4/12/26 1:28am
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: U.S. Vice President JD Vance said talks between the United States and Iran ended early on April 12 without a peace deal because Iran refused to accept U.S. demands to stop developing nuclear weapons. The important talks lasted 21 hours. Vance said he stayed in close contact with President Donald Trump and other officials throughout. He said the U.S. wants
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[l] at 4/12/26 1:24am
ROME, Italy: On April 11, Pope Leo XIV denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded that political leaders stop and negotiate peace. Leo led an evening prayer service at St. Peter's Basilica on the same day the United States and Iran started direct talks in Pakistan, while a weak ceasefire was still holding. The first U.S.-born pope, Pope Leo, did not mention th
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[l] at 4/11/26 8:04am
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 11 (ANI): The Regional Passport Office (RPO) Bhopal organised a training programme for the postal staff engaged in handling passport-related services at Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) on Saturday. The programme aimed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and timeliness of the passport issuance system, as well as to strengthen coordination between the Regional
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[l] at 4/10/26 4:58pm
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that large-scale coordination efforts are underway to ensure the safety and movement of Indian nationals across the Gulf and West Asia region amid ongoing airspace restrictions and operational disruptions.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that 'Since February 28, aroun
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[l] at 4/10/26 1:55pm
DUBAI, U.A.E.: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance departed Washington, D.C., for Pakistan on Friday to meet Iranian negotiators, as Washington prepared for high-level talks on the terms of the ceasefire. Significant challenges remain that could derail both the fragile ceasefire and efforts to secure a broader, long-term agreement to end the war. The visit
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[l] at 4/10/26 9:31am
US President Donald Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran after he said the Islamic Republic agreed to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint in the transit of oil, gas, and many other commodities and goods vital to the global economy.Shortly after US-Israeli strikes against Iran began on February 28, Iran warned vessels in the strait that they would not be allowed to pass and began firi
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[l] at 4/10/26 5:15am
The Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) has issued a fiery condemnation of this week's Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, alleging that Israel committed a "blatant and deliberate violation" of a internationally-brokered ceasefire and calling the attack a "massacre" that demands immediate accountability from the United States government. In a statement released Thursday signed by Acting Executive Director Houda Berri-Harjl
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[l] at 4/10/26 4:02am
Moscow [Russia], April 10 (ANI): An international conference titled 'The Art of Sport. International cooperation between Russia and the BRICS+ countries in the field of sport' was held at the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, media professionals and civil society representatives from across BRICS and partner nations.The event marked the presentation of t
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(260410) -- BAGHDAD, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (R) shakes hands with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 9, 2026. Hussein met with Abdelatty here on Thursday evening to discuss regional de-escalation and the upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
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[l] at 4/9/26 11:36pm
SHARJAH, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 25th edition of the Sharjah Cultural Forum was launched in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The forum honoured four Egyptian writers: novelist and short story writer Sayed Negm, critic Dr. Abdel Hakim Radi, critic and novelist Dr. Camelia Abdel Fattah, and short s
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[l] at 4/9/26 9:15pm
(260410) -- GIZA, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos with the Sphinx in the background in the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, April 9, 2026. The Giza Pyramids located southwest of Cairo, capital of Egypt, are one of the most representative sites of ancient Egyptian civilization. The complex includes the three pyramids known as the Great Pyramids, the massive sculpture known as the Great Sphin
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[l] at 4/9/26 5:17pm
BAGHDAD, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, discussed Thursday in Baghdad with several Iraqi officials ways to reduce regional escalation and bolster bilateral cooperation.During his meetings, the Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasised the importance of intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent further instability in the region. He underscored the necessity
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DUBAI, U.A.E.: The ceasefire in the war in Iran staggered on April 9 under the weight of Israel's bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether peace talks can happen. Iran and the U.S. both claimed they had won after the ceasefire, but tensions remained high. Iranian media suggested that Iran had placed mines in the
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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India - Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, Cyclone - IV, scheduled to be conducted at Anshas from April 9 to April 17.The exercise is a continuation of the growing military cooperation between India and Egypt and follows the successful conduct of the previous edition in India. The Ind
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London [UK], April 9 (ANI): Jasmine El-Gamal, former Pentagon Middle East advisor and CEO of Averos Strategies, said on Thursday that there will be multiple parties at the table trying to come up with a workable solution that evokes collective security of the Strait of Hormuz.Gamal, in a conversation with ANI, was asked about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, to which she said that it is not ideal for any one
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[l] at 4/8/26 12:12pm
JERUSALEM, Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel backed the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, but tnsisted it does not cover fighting in Lebanon. Netanyahu came under fire following the announcement of the ceasefire. "Netanyahu led us to a strategic collapse. There was here a disgraceful combination of arrogance, irresponsibility, negligent staff work, lies sold to the Americans that
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[l] at 4/8/26 6:32am
Cairo [Egypt], April 8 (ANI): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing the development as a source of relief for millions worldwide.Highlighting the humanitarian and strategic significance of the truce, the President expressed hope that the move would lead to a durable resolution for the region.
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[l] at 4/7/26 6:19pm
WASHINGTON, DC - In a stunning 11th hour development, former President Donald J. Trump has announced on Truth Social that he has suspended a massive military operation against Iran, citing direct intervention from Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership. According to Trump, the operation—described as a "destructive force" already en route to target the Islamic Republic—was halted
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[l] at 4/7/26 6:10pm
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkish police shot and killed one attacker in a gunfight outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, and injured two others on April 7. The three assailants had opened fire at the police, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured. Two police officers were slightly injured during the clash
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[l] at 4/7/26 5:44am
TEHRAN, Iran - A historic synagogue in Tehran has been "completely destroyed" by U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed at least 15 people across Iran overnight, according to Iranian media reports. The Rafi-Nia Synagogue was hit when an adjacent residential building in central Tehran was attacked, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported. Video shows civil defense workers searching rubble as He
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[l] at 4/6/26 1:32pm
TEHRAN, Iran: Two Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders were killed on April 6 when Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field, potentially challenging a new 45-day ceasefire proposal for Tehran and the United States. The attack on the gas field was meant to eliminate a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said. It is also very important for Iran's el

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