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US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pak conclude third round, to resume after break

The US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance and the Iranian one led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf discussed with Pakistan how to advance the ceasefire

Over 2,000 killed in Lebanon during Israeli strikes on Hezbollah: Officials

The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group fired missiles into Israel on March 2 in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout

The war and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz also largely halted the oil exports upon which Iraq's economy depends

Trump has 'no idea' how talks with Iran will go as negotiations begin

The US president said he would know shortly if he felt Iran was acting in good faith about resolving the war

Trump warns he 'won't accept' fertiliser price hikes for US farmers

The US president posted on social media that he is monitoring fertiliser price and "will not accept" any increase in costs for farmers.

Israel says it struck over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours

In Israeli communities along the border with Lebanon sirens continued to warn of drone and rocket attacks from Lebanon throughout the day Saturday

US revokes green cards of Iranian-linked residents amid tensions

The State Department said Saturday it had taken action against Seyed Hashemi, a Los Angeles-area psychology teacher, his wife, son, all of whom were Iranian born lawful permanent residents of the US

Fuel protests disrupt Ireland as over third of service stations run dry

Vehicles blocking traffic led to closures of the main highway around the capital, Dublin, as well as six other major roadways

Artemis II astronauts return with splashdown to end record-breaking voyage

It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking lunar flyby revealed not only swaths of the moon's far side never seen before by human eyes but a total solar eclipse

Russian strikes kill 2 in Odesa ahead of proposed 32-hr Easter ceasefire

Russia targeted Ukraine with 160 drones overnight, of which 133 were shot down or intercepted, hours before a proposed Easter ceasefire was due to come into force

Kim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world, calls for deeper ties

Kim said his government will fully support Chinese efforts to achieve territorial integrity based on its one-China principle

Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Viktor Orban

The crowd, largely made up of young people, frequently broke into anti-government chants, including 'Ruszkik haza!' or 'Russians go home!'

US federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

A US Court heard oral arguments in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump turned to after the SC struck down his preferred choice even bigger, even more sweeping tariffs

Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN

The report pointed to rising trade barriers and repeated climate-related shocks as also adding to the growing gap

Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president

The statement comes after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US held a call with Washington's ambassador to Lebanon to discuss the terms of the negotiations

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks

Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off to lead mediated talks with Iran in Islamabad

Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening

Trump also reiterated his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened up

Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire that may offer lessons for Iran war

The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants

US-Iran set for talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance was set to take off from Washington, with Iran still remaining mum over its team as it tried to pressure Washington to halt Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Ukrainian forces shot Iranian drones in Gulf nations during war: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abroad using domestically produced, battle-tested interceptor drones