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Iran raises the temperature before US talks with a fresh Lebanon ceasefire demand
During the call, Araghchi condemned what he termed "brutal crimes" committed by Israel against Lebanon and reiterated Iran's political support for Beirut.
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Iran eyes rial-only transit fees in Strait of Hormuz, signals push for economic control
The move was flagged by the head of Iran’s Parliament National Security Commission, who said it is part of a broader push to strengthen economic sovereignty and cut reliance on foreign currencies in key trade routes.
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Pope Leo rejects US claim that God has picked a side in the Iran War
Hegseth had said the thousands of US strikes against Iran had been “carried out under the protection of divine providence, a massive effort with miraculous protection.”
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Trump says Iran has 'no cards' beyond Hormuz control: 'The only reason they are alive today...'
Traffic remains limited Friday through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic chokepoints, two days after a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was expected to ease flows.
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UK's Starmer and Trump discuss military options for Strait of Hormuz
"We’ve been pulling together a coalition of countries … working on a political, diplomatic plan, but also looking at military capabilities and … the logistics of actually moving vessels through the Strait,” Starmer said during his visit to the Gulf.
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Trump's Board of Peace faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Ten days before U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran plunged the region into war, Trump hosted a conference in Washington that saw Gulf Arab states pledge billions for the governance and reconstruction of Gaza after a two-year pulverisation by Israel.
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EAM Jaishankar warns of 'weaponised' global order, calls for regional cohesion
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and conveyed warm greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Ahead of peace talks in Islamabad, US to request Iran to release detained Americans
Some officials worry the demand could be postponed if the peace talks with Iran in Islamabad become contentious.
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Pakistan not a good mediator, says former Israeli govt spokesperson ahead of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad
The official said India should be deeply concerned about the increased role that Islamabad is getting internationally for mediating US-Iran peace talks.
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Trump, Netanyahu held ‘tense’ call on Lebanon before Israel sought talks, Tel Aviv rejects report
Earlier in the week, ahead of Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, Netanyahu had urged that Lebanon should not be included in the broader arrangement.
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‘We’re loading up the ships’: Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail
US president tells New York Post warships are being armed as JD Vance heads to Pakistan for high-stakes Iran negotiations.
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Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis may haunt oil markets for two more months
The warning signals that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may not bring immediate relief to oil markets, shipping routes or global supply chains.
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US, Israel are not serious about negotiations: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India
The discussions will follow a fragile ceasefire reached on April 7, ending around 39 days of intense conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The war sent oil prices surging past $100 a barrel and dealt a severe blow to regional economies and global supply lines.
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Did Trump try to break up daughter Ivanka's marriage to Kushner? Ex-New Jersey Governor drops bombshell
Chris Christie’s account offers a glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of the Trump family story, one that predates Kushner’s rise as a key political figure in Washington.
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With ‘just ask our enemies,’ Trump gives Palantir its most revealing endorsement yet
From battlefield targeting to $10 billion Army deals, Palantir is fast becoming central to how modern wars are fought.
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US likely to extend waiver allowing sales of sanctioned Russian oil
Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev had said the move would free 100 million barrels of Russian crude, equal to almost a day's worth of global output.
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As US talks near, Iran says meet these two conditions before negotiations begin
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire and asset release before US talks as JD Vance warns Tehran ahead of Islamabad negotiations.
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Chokepoints, proxies and crypto: Three ways Iran used economic leverage to punch above its weight in global conflict
By targeting key trade routes, infrastructure and financial systems, Tehran showed that influence today is not just about firepower. It is also about leverage.
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Bank stocks have worst start to year since 2023 as results loom
Bank shares fell as much as 1.1% on Friday, although the bank index has rallied recently, climbing around 7% since the beginning of April.
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China’s quiet diplomacy? How Beijing may have brought Iran to the table for US talks in Pakistan
China may have played a quiet but crucial role in pushing Iran towards a ceasefire and talks with the US in Islamabad, acting as a behind-the-scenes stabiliser.
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‘World’s most powerful reset’: Trump’s cryptic post as JD Vance heads for Iran peace talks
Trump’s post comes as JD Vance leaves for talks with Iran under a fragile ceasefire, with tensions rising over Lebanon and Hormuz.
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Russia’s key Black Sea port Novorossiysk resumes crude loadings after attacks
Ship-tracking data showed the Altai, an Aframax-class vessel that typically carries 80,000 to 100,000 tons of crude, docked at the Novorossiysk port.
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US C-17s, spy planes in Pakistan signal preparations as Vance heads for make-or-break Iran talks: Report
While Washington has not confirmed final details of the visit, the scale and nature of the deployments indicate that groundwork for a high-level diplomatic engagement is already underway.
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Stop giving 'free concessions' to Israel: Hezbollah tells Lebanon ahead of talks in Washington
Qassem is also said to have denounced the "bloody criminality on Wednesday," when Israeli strikes killed more than 300 people in Lebanon.
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Anthropic’s Mythos AI model scare sparks urgent Bessent, Powell warning to bank CEOs
Anthropic’s Mythos is a more powerful system that the AI firm has said is capable of identifying and then exploiting vulnerabilities in every major operating system and web browser when directed by a user to do so.
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Iranian delegation to arrive in Islamabad Friday for US talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf will lead the delegation, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private.
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French foreign minister dials Pakistan Deputy PM, voices concern over ceasefire breaches in Lebanon
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Vance leaves for Iran peace talks in Pakistan, warns Tehran not to 'play' US
"We're going to try to have a positive negotiation," Vance told reporters before take-off from Joint Base Andrews.
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Pakistan stocks extend ceasefire rally as KSE-100 jumps 1,400 points
Pakistan stocks rose 1,400 points as easing Iran-US tensions and a stronger ADB growth outlook lifted sentiment after a record rally.
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China, Iran and Trump’s next big meeting: Why Washington is sounding a warning
The US said it wants stable ties with China, but warned Beijing’s involvement with Iran could complicate relations before a Trump-Xi meeting next month.
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After weeks of fire, Israel and Lebanon are headed to Washington. Can Trump force a pause?
Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected in Washington next week as Trump pushes to contain Hezbollah fighting and hold the Iran ceasefire.
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India delays 10,000 MW coal plant maintenance as Iran war strains power supply
He said about 8,000 megawatts of gas-fired generation capacity is hit due to higher fuel costs under the impact of the Iran war.
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Has Iran’s military really been wiped out? The numbers suggest otherwise
US officials cite thousands of strikes and major damage, but independent data and battlefield incidents show Iran retains the ability to respond.
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As Gulf tensions shake energy flows, India moves to lock in Qatar supply lines
Puri met QatarEnergy chief Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi as both sides backed the April 8 ceasefire and stressed restoring normal energy flows and navigation.
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The bigger story behind Iran’s crypto demand at Hormuz
Iran seeks crypto payments in Hormuz, exposing a $7.8 billion digital ecosystem built under sanctions pressure
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Trump’s biggest hurdle as he seeks an Iran off-ramp isn’t Tehran. It’s Netanyahu
US President pushes for a deal to stabilise oil flows, but Israel’s war aims in Lebanon and Iran are emerging as a key friction point
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As Israel seeks direct talks, Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam prepares for Washington visit
Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam to visit Washington as Israel proposes direct talks but continues strikes on Hezbollah, complicating the US-Iran ceasefire framework.
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Was Khawaja Asif drunk when he posted on Israel? Deleted rant sparks storm
Pakistan defence minister deletes Israel post after backlash; unverified claims circulate over circumstances of the remarks.
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From JD Vance to Abbas Araghchi: Who is attending the US-Iran talks in Pakistan?
Despite the high-level attendance, the negotiations are expected to take place indirectly, with US and Iranian officials seated separately while Pakistani intermediaries shuttle proposals between them.
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Are we trusting AI too much? Study flags rising dependence on chatbots
Research finds people often accept AI answers even when they are incorrect.
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Your brain decides what tastes good before you even eat
New research shows expectations can shape how we experience flavour, even before the first bite.
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Pakistan activates ‘Blue Book’ for US-Iran talks: How it stacks up against India’s Blue Book, Yellow Book security protocols
US-Iran Talks in Pakistan: While the finer details remain classified, the Blue Book offers a structured system governing every aspect of a dignitary’s visit, from arrival to departure.
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After months of deadlock, Is a Russia-Ukraine deal finally within reach?
Ukraine’s top negotiator points to growing convergence in talks, even as disputes over security guarantees and territorial control remain unresolved
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How Iran’s information war spreads faster than facts can catch up
From a single post to millions of views in under 70 minutes, here’s how one claim travelled across the internet.
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Is this America’s 'Suez moment'? What Iran cease-fire could mean for US power
The fighting may have paused, but the bigger story is about credibility, trust and how the world now views American leadership
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Why ships still aren’t moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire
The war may have paused, but fear, uncertainty and high costs are keeping one of the world’s most critical trade routes effectively frozen.
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Why Israel’s strikes in Lebanon could unravel the Iran cease-fire
Conflicting claims, ongoing attacks and regional tensions are turning Lebanon into the biggest risk to an already fragile truce.
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Canada just made it easier to get citizenship through ancestry
New rules now allow multiple generations born abroad to claim Canadian citizenship, opening the door for far more applicants.
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What comes after American dominance? Here's how the new world order will look like
As US-led institutions weaken, power is shifting to middle powers, private actors and flexible alliances, creating a world that is more connected, less predictable and harder to control.
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Why the White House is worried about betting on war outcomes
A surge in well-timed trades around the Iran conflict has raised uncomfortable questions about insider access and a fast-growing new market.
