US and Iran begin highest-level talks in five decades

Delegations will discuss ending a war that has spread across the Gulf and stoked a global energy crisis

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the key figure in Iran's negotiations with Washington

Leading the delegation sent to Islamabad for talks with the US, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament, who built his career within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, now stands as a central pillar of the regime amid internal reshuffling.

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 Peace talks between Iran and the US began in Islamabad this afternoon, with senior negotiators from both countries meeting face to face at the highest level for the first time since 1979, in the presence of mediators from Pakistan. Pakistani state TV said US and Iranian officials were “sitting directly at the same table” – which was later confirmed by the White House – and discussions were be...

By Dan Sabbagh, Shah Meer Baloch, William Christou and Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad

US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel army says hit over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours

Clouds of smoke were once again seen over villages in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes targeted areas near the border. The attacks come as Iran and the United States begin peace talks, but Tehran has said it will not engage in negotiations until Israel halts its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Caroline Baum and Axelle Simon report.

By FRANCE24

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

The move aligns the Netherlands with what is allowed in the United States

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Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks - The Straits Times

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks  The Straits Times

Two US warships ‘transit Hormuz Strait’, Iran was not told while talks being held in Islamabad

Big militar moves comes amid talks in Islamabad, just after President Trump said the US was now “clearing out” the strategic oil-transport waterway.

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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Aurangzeb, Saudi counterpart discuss ‘strong bilateral relationship’, economic cooperation

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday saw off his Saudi counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, at Islamabad International Airport following his “productive visit” to Pakistan, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance. On the occasion, the two finance ministers exchanged warm pleasantries and briefly discussed the “strong bilateral relationship” and ongoing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the statement added. “Aurangzeb also expressed his eagern...

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Direct negotiations between U.S. and Iran start in Pakistan

Three-way talks with US and Iran begin in Pakistan after indirect discussions

In Tehran, people said they were sceptical yet hopeful about the talks after weeks of airstrikes carved a path of destruction through their country.

Macron to visit Athens on April 24-25 - eKathimerini.com

Macron to visit Athens on April 24-25  eKathimerini.com

AFP OK with planned US refueling depot in Mindanao

The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomed the United States military’s reported plan to establish a new refueling depot in Mindanao by 2028.

By Michael Punongbayan

US, Iran begin direct talks in Islamabad - The Daily Star

US, Iran begin direct talks in Islamabad  The Daily Star

'Fingers crossed': Pakistan emerges as flagbearer of peace between US and Iran - Geo News

'Fingers crossed': Pakistan emerges as flagbearer of peace between US and Iran  Geo News

Several US Warships Reportedly Transit Strait Of Hormuz As Pakistan Talks Led By Vance Start With Indirect Format

Several US Warships Reportedly Transit Strait Of Hormuz As Pakistan Talks Led By Vance Start With Indirect Format Summary:  Axios reporting that 'several' US Navy warships crossed the Hormuz Strait on Saturday without coordination with Tehran in a huge, surprising development. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi. Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah supporting Pakistan talks but rejectin...

By Tyler Durden

France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan - The Star

France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan  The Star

Macron says he and Erdoğan agree Iran cease-fire must include Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said he spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over the phone and discussed the Middle East situation with him. 'We initially...

First batch of Malaysian Haj personnel departs for Saudi Arabia ahead of 2026 pilgrimage season

SEPANG, April 11 — A total of 141 Haj personnel, comprising staff from Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) and the Health Min...

Iran says talks with US move to expert level – CNN

Trilateral talks involving United States and Iran have entered the expert level stage, with negotiations taking place in Islamabad.

Macron in Athens on 24-25 April: Focus on defence cooperation between Greece and France

The date of the French President's visit was announced by the Elise The post Macron in Athens on 24-25 April: Focus on defence cooperation between Greece and France appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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CBS 60 Minutes Cites Morocco’s Al Boraq as Model as US Fails to Build High-Speed Rail

A CBS 60 Minutes episode aired on April 5 cited Morocco’s Al Boraq high-speed train as a model of modern rail engineering, contrasting it with the United States’ failure to build its own. The post CBS 60 Minutes Cites Morocco’s Al Boraq as Model as US Fails to Build High-Speed Rail appeared first on Morocco World News.

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