US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War - AP News

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War  AP News

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran in Bid to Keep Peace Talks Alive

The diplomacy came as the U.S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.

By Elian Peltier, Eric Schmitt, Jenny Gross and Thomas Fuller

Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Buoyed by Hopes for Possible U.S.-Iran Deal - WSJ

Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Buoyed by Hopes for Possible U.S.-Iran Deal  WSJ

Goldman traders wrongfooted as Iran war upended interest rate expectations

Wall Street bank’s rates desk was key driver behind unexpected drop in fixed-income revenue

US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters plans for a second round of peace talks are underway and that they would 'very likely' be held again in the Pakistani capital.

Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.

Trump to be honored by CNN's potential new owner ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump is reportedly being honored at a dinner hosted by Paramount CEO David Ellison, who may be the next owner of CNN as he pursues a Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.

White House looking into growing list of ‘missing scientists’ - The Times

White House looking into growing list of ‘missing scientists’  The Times

Asia markets open higher after hopes of U.S.-Iran deal lift Wall Street benchmarks to new records

Asia markets opened higher after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade hits Iran's oil trade

A US naval blockade cuts off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will President Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict?

Middle East war live: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The leader of Iran’s joint military command threatened Wednesday to halt trade in the Gulf region if the US does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports. Even so, US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “very close to over” in an interview that aired Wednesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow

Brent ‌crude opens 0.4 per cent lower at $94.55 a barrel after reports Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of Strait of Hormuz

By Stuti Mishra

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,350; BSE Sensex up over 400 points

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, continued their uptrend on Thursday on positive global cues and hopes of an early end to the US-Iran conflict. While Nifty50 went above 24,350, BSE Sensex rose over 400 points.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US will not be renewing waivers for Iranian and Russian oil: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia - The Straits Times

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia  The Straits Times

How to end the war in Iran

America and Iran must resume their efforts to strike a deal, even though it is sure to be an imperfect one

Ex-IRGC Chief Says It Would Be 'Great' If US Launches Ground Attack

Long regarded as a hardliner even within the Revolutionary Guards, Iran's ideological army, Rezaei said it would be "great" if the United States launched a ground invasion of Iran.

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel; US optimistic of peace deal as Iran faces increasing economic pressure

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US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report

The deployment reportedly includes a carrier strike group with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, alongside roughly 4,200 Marines.

Pakistan ramps up shuttle diplomacy with PM in Saudi Arabia, CDF in Tehran

Saudi crown prince Muhammad Bin Salman greets PM Shehbaz Sharif on his arrival before a bilateral meeting.—White Star • White House optimistic about reaching deal in second round of Islamabad talks • Source close to Pakistani delegation says Field Marshal carried Washington’s message that included Lebanon truce efforts • Shehbaz scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince • US calls Pakistanis ‘incredible mediators’ ISLAMABAD: While the White House on Wednesday said the US is discussing a possi...

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Iran proposes allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

The proposal hinges on whether Washington is prepared to meet ​Tehran's demands, the ​source added.

Lee urges innovation to improve manufacturing industry

President Lee Jae Myung called for bold innovations and structural reforms Thursday to address changes to the geopolitical landscape amid the war in the Middle East. Lee made the remarks during a meeting with senior aides as the United States' war against Iran entered its seventh week, sending energy prices soaring and disrupting global supply chains, dealing a blow to the Korean economy that heavily relies on trade and manufacturing. "The global trade order is at a critical turning point amid t

By The Korea Herald

US pilot Daniel Duggan set to be extradited from Australia after failed appeal

A federal court judge has dismissed former US Marine pilot Daniel Duggan's extradition appeal.

Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow

Asian equities tracked Wall Street, which also saw all-time peaks.

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack - Reuters

Asian Stocks Rise, US Hits Record on Iran Talks: Markets Wrap - SWI swissinfo.ch

Asian Stocks Rise, US Hits Record on Iran Talks: Markets Wrap  SWI swissinfo.ch

US oil depot plan in Davao meets resistance

ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — The Davao City government has expressed opposition to reported plans by the United States military to build a fuel depot in the Davao region. “The City Government of Davao does not welcome and will oppose any plan to build foreign military facilities within the jurisdiction of Davao City,”

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Cartoon: US policy changes by the hour - China Daily - Global Edition

Cartoon: US policy changes by the hour  China Daily - Global Edition

Gold prices rise in Dubai amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal - Khaleej Times

Gold prices rise in Dubai amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal  Khaleej Times

US confirms loss of $238M surveillance drone during Iran war

MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran

By Anadolu Agency

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran has demanded the right to collect tolls as a precondition to ending the war.

US Donald Trump Iran Peace Talks | US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran - The Daily Star

US Donald Trump Iran Peace Talks | US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran  The Daily Star

Human Smuggler Extradited From Brazil To US: DOJ

Human Smuggler Extradited From Brazil To US: DOJ Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A Bangladeshi national, alleged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to be a “prolific” alien smuggler, made his first appearance Monday in a Laredo, Texas, federal courtroom following his extradition from Brazil, according to a DOJ statement. Illegal immigrants who are believed to have crossed the border from Mexico into the United States are seen after the truck they were...

By Tyler Durden

Ringgit edges up vs greenback on US-Iran talks hope - The Star

Ringgit edges up vs greenback on US-Iran talks hope  The Star

Pakistani delegation including CDF Munir arrives in Tehran ahead of likely US-Iran talks - Geo News

Pakistani delegation including CDF Munir arrives in Tehran ahead of likely US-Iran talks  Geo News

U.S., Iran consider extending ceasefire by two weeks – Bloomberg

The United States and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire, which is set to expire on Tuesday, April 21, by another two weeks to allow more time for negotiations on a potential peace agreement.

AmCham 2026 reflects the Argentine economy’s winners and losers

Tuesday’s United States Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham Argentina) summit in Buenos Aires gathered politicians and top business leaders. In her opening speech, María Schoua, the head of Amcham… La entrada AmCham 2026 reflects the Argentine economy’s winners and losers se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Facundo Iglesia

Iran threatens shipping in Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues - The Daily Star Lebanon

Iran threatens shipping in Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues  The Daily Star Lebanon

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 4

We are leaving money, innovation and jobs on the table because we keep politicizing the issue of labor flows between Mexico and the United States. In his latest article, Pedro Casas of AmCham explains why we need efficient talent migration to compete as a region. The post Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 4 appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Pedro Casas Alatriste

Why the US naval blockade against Iran will fail - Tehran Times

Why the US naval blockade against Iran will fail  Tehran Times

President Barzani, French envoy stress need to maintain US-Iran ceasefire - rudaw.net

President Barzani, French envoy stress need to maintain US-Iran ceasefire  rudaw.net

US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks - the-star.co.ke

US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks  the-star.co.ke

Congo to receive first group of deportees from US this week, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive more than 30 deportees from the United States ​this week, four sources told Reuters.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

U.S.-Morocco Security Partnership Marks 15 Years at Tangier’s American Legation

The U.S and Morocco marked a new milestone in their longstanding bilateral relationship on April 15, as the U.S. Bureau The post U.S.-Morocco Security Partnership Marks 15 Years at Tangier’s American Legation appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Zayneb Elasraoui

Pakistan seeks to revive Iran-US talks after negotiations in Islamabad fail - PressTV

Pakistan seeks to revive Iran-US talks after negotiations in Islamabad fail  PressTV

Qatar an ‘honest broker for peace’: European Council President

The meetings come as the fragile U.S.-Iran truce—brokered by Pakistan on 8 April—approaches its final day without a new deal in sight.  President of the European Council Antonio Costa praised… (The post Qatar an ‘honest broker for peace’: European Council President is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli