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Iran says no date set for US talks as sides seek framework first
ANTALYA, April 18 — No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said today, adding that a […]
One dead after car hits pedestrians outside Melbourne Showgrounds
MELBOURNE, April 18 — A car ploughed into a group of pedestrians outside Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday evening, leaving at least one dead and one seriously injured, Victoria Police of […]
Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit
TEHRAN, April 18 — Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again today, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships […]
Pakistan pushes diplomacy as military chief and PM wrap Iran peace talks visits
ISLAMABAD, April 18 — Pakistan’s powerful military chief and prime minister today concluded separate visits aimed at ending the Iran war, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and premier […]
Iran partially reopens airspace, but airlines remain cautious
TEHRAN, April 18 — Iran partially reopened its airspace today to international flights crossing the eastern part of its territory, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority said. “Air routes in the […]
New Zealand rejects China’s claims over ‘irresponsible’ air patrols, says mission tied to North Korea sanctions
WELLINGTON, April 18 — New Zealand rejected today Beijing’s allegations of “disruptive and irresponsible” military surveillance in Chinese airspace and insisted its maneuvers were part of UN-backed efforts to enforce […]
Trump says US will maintain Iran port blockade if peace deal fails, warns ceasefire may not be extended
WASHINGTON, April 18 — President Donald Trump said late yesterday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding […]
Myanmar frees ex-president Win Myint as Suu Kyi sentence reduced in amnesty
YANGON, April 18 — Myanmar’s former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 military coup, was freed yesterday under a mass amnesty that also reduced the sentence of Aung San […]
Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ as Iran rejects nuclear surrender claim
WASHINGTON, April 18 — Donald Trump told AFP yesterday that a peace deal was “very close” after Iran moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—but Tehran rejected the US president’s […]
Trump claims US, Iran will jointly extract uranium before transfer to US
PHOENIX, April 18 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States and Iran would jointly remove uranium from Tehran’s nuclear sites with excavators under any peace deal, […]