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US–Iran talks stretch into second day as Hormuz minesweeping row intensifies
ISLAMABAD, April 12 — Top-level peace talks between the United States and Iran entered a second day early today, as Washington piled pressure by saying it had sent minesweeping ships […]
Latest in Middle East: Iran–US clash over Hormuz mine‑sweeping as Netanyahu touts ‘crushing’ of Iran’s nuclear programme
PARIS, April 12 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran and US spar over strait Iran denied Washington’s claims that two US Navy warships crossed the Strait […]
Why the 25th Amendment is back in the spotlight as Trump faces new scrutiny
WASHINGTON, April 12 — President Donald Trump’s profanity-laced threats to wipe out Iran’s civilisation have led some Democrats to discuss attempting to remove him from office by using the 25th […]
Emerging Pacific warming pattern raises concerns a potential ‘super El Niño’ could reshape global weather patterns
LOS ANGELES, April 12 — New reports on seasonal outlooks from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Centre and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts […]
What to know as Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for US‑mediated talks
BEIRUT, April 12 — Israeli and Lebanese envoys are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting ‌with Iran-backed […]
For aging US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large
WASHINGTON, April 11 — When Donald Trump was asked about the prospect of conservative Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence Thomas retiring, the Republican president voiced his support for the US […]
‘It’s very difficult to live’: Iran war leaves crisis‑scarred countries counting the costs
Rising oil and gas prices and currency strains worsen economic woes in Sri Lanka, Egypt, Pakistan IMF has signalled readiness for US$20-50 billion (RM79-RM198 billion) of emergency support ahead of […]
UK pauses plan to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Trump opposition
LONDON, April 11 — Britain’s government said today it had put on hold ‌its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands – home to the US-British Diego Garcia air […]
Thailand raises welfare payments for needy as Middle East war hits economy
BANGKOK, April 11 — Thailand will increase its allowance for essential goods starting Monday to help cushion the economic impact of the Middle East war, with farmers, small business owners […]
War in the Middle East: Where things stand ahead of Pakistan peace talks
PARIS, April 11 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran delegation meets Pakistan PM An Iranian delegation met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of […]