South African rand slips in early trade; US-Iran talks in focus - Reuters

South African rand slips in early trade; US-Iran talks in focus  Reuters

Asian stocks mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned U.S.-Iran peace talks - AP News

Asian stocks mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned U.S.-Iran peace talks  AP News

The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks

Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.

Islamabad, Pakistan’s quiet capital, steps into the diplomatic spotlight.

By Elian Peltier

Trump Sends His Team to Pakistan for High-Stakes Iran Talks - WSJ

Trump Sends His Team to Pakistan for High-Stakes Iran Talks  WSJ

China’s factory gate prices exit deflation after Iran war shock

Producer price index for the world’s dominant manufacturer turns positive year on year for the first time since 2022

Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran negotiations as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire | First Thing

Army deployed in Pakistan’s capital as negotiations set to begin. Plus, Melania Trump issues bafflingly timed denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein Good morning. As Pakistan prepared to host negotiations between Iran and the US, the already fragile ceasefire in the conflict showed further strain as Donald Trump accused Tehran of doing “a very poor job” in upholding promises on the strait of Hormuz, and Israel attacked Lebanon – which Iran claimed violated the truce. What about the strait of Hormu...

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VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth

Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.

By Brittney Melton

Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going

US-Iran talks open in Islamabad with mediators focused on keeping dialogue alive amid deep divisions.

How JD Vance went from well-known foreign war skeptic to the public face of peace talks with Iran - CNN

How JD Vance went from well-known foreign war skeptic to the public face of peace talks with Iran  CNN

What's at stake ahead of crucial U.S-Iran peace talks as leaders meet in Pakistan

Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran war: Rifts in regime bigger threat to ceasefire

As the US and Iran gear up for high-stakes talks, the bigger question is whether Tehran can hold the line amid signs of fractures within the regime.

Who are Araghchi and Ghalibaf, Iranian duo set to lead US ceasefire talks in Islamabad?

The Islamabad talks scheduled to begin on Saturday will represent the first direct US-Iran negotiations since the Pentagon launched Operation Epic Fury six weeks ago. Vice-President J.D. Vance will lead the US team, which will include special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, according to the White House. The Iranian delegation is expected to be led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Observers in China...

By Shi Jiangtao,Fan Chen,Cao Jiaxuan

Under the fog of ceasefire: Competing narratives over the peace talks

This week on FRANCE 24’s media show Scoop, we examine confusion over whether the US–Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon. The United States and Israel say it does not, while Iran and mediator Pakistan insist it does. Despite hopes for a lasting truce, the information war continues. Our guests this week are Joyce Karam, editor-in-chief of Al-Monitor, and Barry Malone, former Africa and Middle East correspondent for Reuters.

By William HILDERBRANDT

Your Trump questions answered by our White House correspondent – from Iran to inside the press pool

White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg answers your questions on Donald Trump, US–Iran tensions, Nato, press freedom and what it’s really like covering the president from inside the press pool

By Andrew Feinberg

Iranian delegation to arrive in Islamabad Friday for U.S. talks

Trump is dispatching JD Vance, along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to meet with the Iranian officials

By Bloomberg News

‘The big guy’s coming’ – Dana White confirms Donald Trump’s attendance at UFC 327

UFC 327 goes down in Miami, Florida on Saturday night (Apr. 11, 2026) and will feature some of the UFC’s biggest names. It will also feature U.S. president Donald Trump, who will be taking a break from overseeing the U.S.-Iran conflict to enjoy some fights cageside. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Trumps attendance during a […]

Iran's new regime more hardline: Israel's big warning ahead of truce talks

Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘World’s most powerful reset': Trump's cryptic post ahead of US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan

“World's most powerful reset,” Trump's social media post read even as Vice President JD Vance departed for Islamabad.

Islamabad turns fortress ahead of Iran-US talks; Vance warns Tehran as he heads to Pakistan

Pakistan takes rare global stage in US-Iran talks - The Straits Times

Pakistan takes rare global stage in US-Iran talks  The Straits Times

Israel attacks Lebanon as Vance heads to first US-Iran talks

The Strait of Hormuz remained closed and Israel launched fresh attacks on Lebanon on Friday, which the United States and Iran each flagged as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks over the war. Vice President JD Vance, who will lead the US delegation, set off for the talks […]

US Air Force Jet Approaches Pakistan's Nur Khan Base Ahead Of Talks

Uncertainty shroud the talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, with no announcement yet on the arrival of negotiators.

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran negotiations

According to security sources, a US Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying an advance security and tactical team landed at Nur Khan Air Base on Thursday afternoon.

When Washington came to Pakistan: a brief history

THE WEEKEND is just around the corner, and all eyes are on Islamabad. By the time the sun dips behind the lush green Margalla Hills, the federal capital’s skies will be buzzing with the landing of jets, bringing in delegations from Iran and the United States. After brokering a ceasefire, Pakistan is now set to host crucial talks between Iran and Washington on Saturday, April 11 — a dialogue that will very much decide the fate of the Middle East and the rest of the world. The teams that will l...

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Iranians skeptical and afraid ahead of talks on ending war

Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could turn a temporary ceasefire into peace.

Seoul remains cautious on Hormuz despite US-Iran ceasefire: official

Presidential security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday that South Korea will closely monitor the situation in the Strait of Hormuz despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, citing continued maritime risks. Speaking at a press briefing, Wi described the two-week truce as a “critical turning point” that has temporarily halted high-intensity clashes, but said the situation should be closely watched. While the international community has broadly welcomed the agreement, Wi poin

By The Korea Herald

Five things to know about the US-Iran talks in Islamabad

The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad in a Pakistan-brokered bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets.

Trump says Iran doing 'poor job' of letting oil through Hormuz, shaking fragile truce

Iran and the United States said the strait would reopen after the two-week truce was announced on Wednesday.

Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad

‘Both sides suffered some form of defeat’: Nicosia academic on what the Iran ceasefire really means

The conflict between Israel, Iran and the United States has entered a fragile pause — but don’t mistake it for resolution. That is the assessment of Georgios Kentas, Associate Professor of International Politics and Governance at the University of Nicosia, who spoke to philenews about the shifting and uncertain landscape taking shape across the wider […]

By Petros Afxentiou

The 8 at 8: Friday

Fuel protests enter fourth day, weather warnings to come into place across eight counties, and JD Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran peace talks

In the Public Square: Scenarios after the US-Iran ceasefire

In this episode, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by economics professor Alvin P. Ang

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Oil Trims Gain, Asia Stocks Rise Before Iran Talks: Markets Wrap - SWI swissinfo.ch

Oil Trims Gain, Asia Stocks Rise Before Iran Talks: Markets Wrap  SWI swissinfo.ch

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz - The Jakarta Post

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz  The Jakarta Post

From critic to negotiator: JD Vance to spearhead US efforts in Iran ceasefire talks

Vance faces major test in Islamabad talks, a key moment for 2028 hopeful amid challenges ahead

By AFP

US Stocks’ Seven-Day Rally Stalls Ahead of CPI, US-Iran Talks

US equity futures stalled after a seven-day rally as investors weighed whether a fragile truce between Washington and Tehran can hold, and oil headed for its biggest weekly loss in nine months.

By Natalia Kniazhevich

Pakistan Under Security Lockdown As Iran Delegation Arrives For US Talks - Fighting Hasn't Ceased In Lebanon

Pakistan Under Security Lockdown As Iran Delegation Arrives For US Talks - Fighting Hasn't Ceased In Lebanon Summary:  Iran makes clear Lebanon fighting must end or else Pakistan talks "meaningless" - as its delegation arrives in 'locked down' Pakistan. Trump 'optimistic' a deal within reach - also as Israel-Lebanon talks scheduled in Washington next week. US delegation headed by Vance en route to Islamabad. Lloyd's: "The Iranians are willing to negotiate with certain countri...

By Tyler Durden

Ceasefire: Trump says Iran doing ‘very poor job’ on opening Strait of Hormuz

Mr Araghchi attributed Israel’s continuous attack on Beirut to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial coming up on Sunday. The post Ceasefire: Trump says Iran doing ‘very poor job’ on opening Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Turkish FM, EU’s Kallas discuss US-Iran cease-fire in phone call

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held a phone call to review the latest developments surrounding the ongoing two-week ceasefire between...

'High risk': US VP Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks - Geo News

'High risk': US VP Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks  Geo News

Five things to know about US-Iran talks in Pakistan

The US and Iran are holding high-level talks in Pakistan to end a conflict that disrupted global energy. Here are 5 key things to know about the negotiatio Read More: https://punchng.com/five-things-to-know-about-us-iran-talks-in-pakistan/

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“Very Optimistic”: Trump Hints at Iran Peace Deal Amid Middle East De-escalation - The Daily Star Lebanon

“Very Optimistic”: Trump Hints at Iran Peace Deal Amid Middle East De-escalation  The Daily Star Lebanon

Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ US at talks in Pakistan

US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Friday against trying to "play" Washington, as he set off for talks in Islamabad aimed at transforming a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal The post Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ US at talks in Pakistan appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Vance departs for Pakistan and warns Tehran not to “play games” with the US in negotiations (updated)

“They should not try to mislead us,” Vance said regarding the talks with Iran, before departing for Pakistan, where discussions between the US and Tehran will take place on Saturday The post Vance departs for Pakistan and warns Tehran not to “play games” with the US in negotiations (updated) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Electra Delavogia

Foolproof security arranged, Pakistan interior minister assures US envoy ahead of US‑Iran talks in Islamabad - phnompenhpost.com

Foolproof security arranged, Pakistan interior minister assures US envoy ahead of US‑Iran talks in Islamabad  phnompenhpost.com