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Pakistan has publicly announced its readiness to initiate talks with India, signaling a desire for impactful and productive dialogue. As the nation reflects on the anniversary of a critical conflict, it pledged a robust response to any future acts of aggression. With a focus on strengthening military capabilities, officials noted…

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Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic broker in the conflict between the US and Iran. When announcing a pause to the US operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on May 6, Donald Trump said he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”.

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Pakistan warns of strong response to any attack on anniversary of clash with India

Pakistan’s military warns it will respond strongly to any attack as it marks the anniversary of last year’s conflict with India

The Independent UK

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

A 28-year-old international student from Pakistan took a job as a chef in Queensland. His employer paid a flat hourly rate that was well below the legal minimum, with no payslips. When he eventually left, his employer hired the next new arrival.

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US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’

The Guardian - UK

US shuts Peshawar consulate despite soft talk on Pakistan

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.

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India to continue ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan

Sports ministry says New Delhi will allow Pakistani athletes to participate in multilateral events hosted by India

The Independent UK

US and Iran ‘near peace deal’ to end nuclear standoff and lift sanctions

The U.S. and Iran are reportedly nearing a peace agreement regarding the conflict in the Middle East, according to a Pakistani source involved in the efforts and an Axios report. A potential deal would require both sides to lift restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran would commit to a…

The Independent UK

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.

Euronews

'Safety concerns': US to shut Peshawar consulate in Pakistan, to shift operations to Islamabad

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

The Times of India

'Project Freedom will be paused for a short period': Trump halts Hormuz operation amid Iran talks

President Trump has halted 'Project Freedom,' a US military initiative to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from Pakistan and progress toward a deal with Iran. This pause comes after the US declared the offensive phase of 'Operation Epic Fury' complete, emphasizing defensive actions in the region.

The Times of India

US-Iran truce teeters on meltdown as stalemate takes toll on each side

Conflict appears to have reached impasse, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is near

The Guardian - US

Pakistani man pleads guilty to human smuggling in US, charged $40,000 to bring people on 'dunki route' for film work

A Sialkot man pleaded guilty in a US court for leading an internatioinal human smuggling conspiracy that involved fake companies, fake visas and a 'dunki' route through Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia and then the US through the southern border. 49-year-old Abbas Ali Haider was extradited to the US from Mexico in…

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'Impossible military op or ...': Iran mocks US, says Trump has only 2 options left

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the US faces a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal," as diplomatic efforts have stalled. Tehran reportedly submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan, outlining a 30-day framework to resolve issues, including US troop withdrawal and sanctions relief.

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‘I have great respect’: Pakistan just embarrassed Donald Trump on the world stage by doing the one thing he didn’t plan

New Trump ally Pakistan just handed Iran a lifeline.

The Conversation

The Iran war has brought many old Gulf faultlines to the fore – and is creating new ones

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28 that it will leave the global oil producers’ cartel Opec. Its decision is the latest sign that the war in the Middle East has not only deepened animosities between Iran and its Gulf neighbours, but among the Gulf states too.

The Guardian - UK

Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’

Tehran reportedly passed proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, though its contents are not yet clear

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Donald Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize in 2026? Committee says 287 candidates shortlisted

Over 287 candidates, including Donald Trump, are vying for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee Secretary noted significant renewal among nominees, emphasizing the prize's enduring relevance amidst global conflicts. While nominations are confidential, leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly put Trump forward, though this doesn't…

The Independent UK

Pakistan commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China

Pakistan has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine in China, marking a key step in its naval modernization

The Independent UK

India celebrates Zohran Mamdani for saying he would ask King Charles to give back Koh-i-Noor diamond

Many Indians view the Koh-i-noor as a symbol of colonial plundering and want it returned – though Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan also lay claim to the 105.6-carat jewel

The Times of India

'Our bill has reached $800 million': Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran war causing major economic blow to Pakistan

Pakistan's economy has been severely impacted by the US-Iran war, with oil import bills skyrocketing and economic progress stalling. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Islamabad will continue its efforts to mediate and restore peace in West Asia, highlighting recent diplomatic breakthroughs and planned future talks.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Talks to end the war in Iran stall as economies feel the impact of rising energy costs

Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the war seemed stalled Wednesday, despite U_S_ President Donald Trump earlier claiming Iran had informed his administration that it was in a “State of Collapse.”

The Independent UK

Hundreds stuck in long lines as Pakistan Super League ticket snag slows return of spectators

Fans had to wait a month to watch Pakistan Super League games in person after the Twenty20 cricket tournament was impacted by the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

How the UAE’s decision to leave Opec could recast the Middle East

Defection is damaging to Saudi Arabia’s prestige – and could strengthen the US hand in the region

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