Pakistani sources say there has been a ‘major breakthrough’ over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
Italy suspended the renewal of a 20-year-long defence agreement with Israel, following recent tensions between them.
Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator
Often overlooked in Lebanon’s society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
The US president says he is ‘shocked at her’, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
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