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Pakistan says it is receiving positive signals from Tehran ahead of a potential new round of U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad. Reports suggest Vice President JD Vance may travel to Pakistan, highlighting renewed diplomatic momentum.
The future of peace talks remains unclear as the two-week ceasefire approaches its expiry, with Iran yet to confirm participation. Tehran cites U.S. ceasefire violations and the ongoing blockade as key obstacles, while oil markets react to rising uncertainty.
Washington says the Iranian-flagged ship seized in the Gulf of Oman was likely carrying dual-use cargo with potential military applications. Iran has condemned the action as unlawful and warned of consequences, further escalating tensions.
Israeli strikes have killed civilians in Gaza according to the Health Ministry in the Strip, as clashes between Hamas and Israeli-backed militias intensify. The ongoing violence underscores the fragility of the existing ceasefire and the difficulty of stabilising the territory.
Japan has announced a sweeping overhaul of its defence export policy, allowing the sale of weapons systems including missiles and warships. The move marks a significant shift from its post-war pacifist stance and aims to strengthen its defence industry amid rising global tensions.
The architect of the modern K-pop boom, Bang Si-hyuk, is facing arrest by South Korean police over claims he illegally gained millions in an investor fraud scheme.
Pakistan is confident it can bring Iran to talks with the United States, a senior official said, citing “positive signals” from Tehran, as JD Vance is reportedly set to visit Islamabad on Tuesday for peace talks, according to Axios.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted three vessels, seizing two of them for alleged maritime violations and transferring them to Iranian shores, as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is extending its ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a proposal.
A gunman who killed seven people in a mass shooting in Kyiv on Saturday (18 April) had quarrelled with his neighbour before he opened fire on passersby, public broadcaster Suspilne cited Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as saying on Tuesday.
Jars of baby food deliberately tampered with rat poison and discovered in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia were part of an attempted extortion plot targeting manufacturer HiPP, German police said on Monday.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 23rd of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
At least four people are in a critical condition after two trains collided in Denmark on Thursday. Citing the Danish Health Service, local news agency Ritzau reported 17 people were injured in the crash, which happened north of Copenhagen.
The European Union is preparing its 20th round of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. The measures are close to being approved, after earlier delays linked to energy concerns in Slovakia and Hungary eased following repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that nearly four million people have returned to Sudan in recent months, hoping to rebuild their lives, but without urgent investment in basic services and infrastructure, these returns risk becoming unsustainable.
European Union envoys are set to approve a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition following repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, EU diplomats said on Wednesday.
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