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LIVE UPDATES: Negotiators arrive in Pakistan for Iran-US ceasefire talks

Doha, Qatar: High-profile officials from Iran and the US are in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, for the highly-anticipated ceasefire talks, which Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described as "make or break". Pakistan has declared a two-day holiday, and deployed 10,000 security personnel o»»»

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France24 3m

No, Emmanuel Macron did not share a (fake) photo of Melania Trump with Jeffrey Epstein

Social media users are claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron circulated a photo of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump, appearing with Jeffrey Epstein. However, the image has been digitally altered and was never shared by Macron. The misinformation began circulating after »»»

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The Peninsula 15m

'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

San Diego: The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years. Mission commander Reid Wiseman reported that the crewmembers --»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Iranians Look at Pakistan Talks with Mixture of Skepticism, Outright Fear

Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of skepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy a “whole civilization.” Talks between the US and I»»»

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24 News Agency 20m

Kamchybek Tashiev questioned at Interior Ministry again - | 24.KG

Former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, has once again been summoned for questioning at the investigative department of the Interior Ministry, sources in law enforcement agencies told 24.kg news agency. Photo Internet According to the sources, the »»»

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France24 23m

Iran sets 'preconditions' ahead of ceasefire talks as Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' US

Iranian and US delegations headed for Islamabad on Friday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between the two countries that threaten to be derailed by deep disagreements. While Iran said it would only begin talks if ‌Washington accepted its "preconditions", Vice President JD Vance warned Teh»»»

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France24 23m

Former IS group child ‘fighters’ jailed in Iraq seek repatriation to France

Three Frenchmen who were taken to Syria by their jihadist parents as children and forced to work for the Islamic State (IS) group are seeking repatriation, their lawyer said on Friday. The men are among thousands of IS group "fighters" who are being held in Iraq after being transferred fr»»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey discuss financing of green projects - | 24.KG

On April 10, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency between representatives of the Turkish company Yapi Merkezi and the management of the Kyrgyz Green Infrastructure Fund. During the meeting, the Turkish side presented its international experience in implementing projects in the const»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Qatar Meteorology warns of thunderstorm, strong winds and poor visibility

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology warned on Saturday of thundery rain, strong winds and low visibility inshore, with high seas offshore. In its daily forecast, the department said conditions through 6:00 pm would be partly cloudy to cloudy, with a chance of scattered rain that could turn t»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Pakistan slashes fuel prices as Middle East tensions ease

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction in fuel prices, saying the country is offering relief to the public as regional tensions ease. Addressing the nation, PM Sharif said petrol prices have been reduced by 12 rupees per litre and diesel by 135 rupees per litre, with conti»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Lebanon Between 2026 War and Negotiation Talks Next Week

Lebanon, under sustained Israeli air strikes and an open war, is entering a pivotal week as it prepares for preliminary meetings expected next week that could open a new negotiating track to secure a ceasefire, stabilize the border, and regulate the south. The move brings Lebanese-Israeli negotiati»»»

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France24 1h

Tête à tête - 'We can provide more durable cooperation with Gulf countries', Ukraine defence industry chief says

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Ihor Fedirko, CEO of the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry, said Kyiv is seeking “sustainable and durable cooperation” with Gulf states on drone defence technology – a partnership he says has accelerated since the war in the Middle East. He added that Ukraine has the»»»

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France24 1h

'Trump harbors an unexplained sympathy for Vladimir Putin', Ukrainian analyst says

Ukrainian leadership on April 8 hailed the two-week ceasefire reached between the U.S. and Iran but stressed it is time to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine as well. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, says that the »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Family trek ends in tragedy: Kerala girl found dead after four-day hill search

A 14-year-old girl from Kerala who went missing during a family trek in Karnataka’s Chandradrona hill range has been found dead after a four-day search operation, according to media reports. Sri Nanda, a Class 10 student from Palakkad, was travelling with around 40 relatives when she disappeared du»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Says Israel Talks Set for Tuesday in US, Israel Won’t Discuss Hezbollah Ceasefire

Lebanon's presidency said Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and the start of negotiations between the neighbors. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has repeatedly expressed readiness for direct talks with Israel si»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Adopts Phased Approach to Lebanon Negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had opted for a gradual approach in negotiations with Lebanon, sources close to Netanyahu said on Friday. This means that Israel will start with technical and procedural issues before moving to major files, depending on the trajectory of US-Iran talks that »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Hopes Strait of Hormuz to Open Up 'Automatically' If Deal With Iran Reached

US President Donald Trump claims that the Strait of Hormuz will open "automatically" if a deal with Iran is reached. "That'll open up automatically," the US leader told reporters. At the same time, Trump expressed confidence that the strait would be open to shipping anyway. Trump reiterated that th»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US, Lebanon Ask Israel to Pause Attacks on Lebanese Territory Ahead of Talks - Reports

Lebanon, through US intermediaries, has asked Israel to suspend attacks on its territory ahead of talks, Axios reported citing sources. The US has supported the Lebanese request and is demanding Israel accept it, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet made a decisin on the matter»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iranian Delegation Lands in Islamabad Ahead of 'Make-or-Break' Talks

Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the six-week war on Tues»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks With US

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on Friday confirmed the arrival of an Iranian delegation to participate in talks with the United States and expressed hope for constructive dialogue. "A high-powered delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Speaker of the Iranian. Parliament H.E. Mohammad Bag»»»

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BNE 1h

Seoul’s missing $7.8bn central bank surplus

South Korea submitted a KRW26.2trillion ($19.2bn) "war supplementary budget" to the National Assembly that unusually omits surplus funds from the Bank of Korea (BoK), drawing fire from legislative watchdogs on April 9, Chosun Daily reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

Venezuelan opposition calls for elections citing "absolute absence" of Maduro

Venezuela's opposition moved on April 10 to force the question of presidential elections, arguing that the constitutional window for addressing the power vacuum left by the removal of Nicolás Maduro has now closed, and that a vote must follow within 30 days. »»»

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BNE 1h

Brazil bets on AI data hub ambitions as companies pour billions into smart logistics

Brazil's government unveiled plans to position the country as a major global hub for artificial intelligence data processing and storage, just as Brazilian and multinational companies race to automate their logistics networks in a sign of the country's broader digital transformation ambitions. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Look: Artemis II astronauts splashdown on Earth after lunar mission

The Artemis II astronauts are back on Earth. The three Americans and one Canadian returned with a dramatic splashdown Friday evening, as their capsule parachuted into the Pacific to close out a nearly 10-day trip to the moon and back. The crew was the first to visit the moon since NASA's Apollo era»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Asian Wrestling Championships: Kyrgyzstan’s women’s team finishes in top 5 - | 24.KG

National women’s team of Kyrgyzstan took the fourth place at the Asian Wrestling Championships currently being held in Bishkek, UWW reported. Meerim Zhumanazarova won a gold medal at the championships, while Aiperi Medet Kyzy claimed silver. Gulnara Tashtanbekova and Nurzat Nurtayeva won bronze med»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

MES of Kyrgyzstan, OSCE Office in Bishkek sign cooperation plan for 2026 - | 24.KG

Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan Kanatbek Chynybaev met with the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, Volker Frobarth. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the parties discussed the current state and priorities of cooperation in emergency prevention and response»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Premium cheese production to be launched in Talas region - | 24.KG

Premium varieties of cheese will soon be produced in Talas region of Kyrgyzstan. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund reported. The fund has signed a financing agreement with one of the region’s leading dairy producers, Emilia LLC, to expand its production capacity. The total investment will amount »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Zhogorku Kenesh Speaker discusses migration issues with German Bundestag member - | 24.KG

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with Member of the German Bundestag Gunther Krichbaum. The parliament’s press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed expansion of political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian ties between the two»»»

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