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AI summaryUS officials reported that Iran cannot find all the mines it deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, and neither country has the capacity to remove them. Negotiations in Islamabad face a key stumbling block as the US demands immediate reopening of the waterway, while Iran may charge tolls for safe passage.
AI summaryHistoric direct talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without a final agreement after more than 20 hours of negotiations. Both sides reported some understanding on several points but remained far apart on key issues, with Pakistan urging continued commitment to the fragile ceasefire.
AI summaryPakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif removed a social media post accusing Israel of genocide and using language condemned as antisemitic, after Israel's Prime Minister's Office called the remarks 'outrageous.' The incident complicates Pakistan's efforts to position itself as a neutral mediator in regional ceasefire talks.
AI summarySenior Iranian and US officials have converged on Islamabad for indirect negotiations, with Pakistan's leadership offering to mediate. The Iranian delegation met with Pakistan's prime minister and army chief, who facilitated indirect communications between the two sides. No agreement has been reached on a long-term settlement, and the agenda reportedly includes Tehran's ten-point proposal covering nuclear and regional issues.
AI summaryIsrael has stated it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in upcoming Washington talks, while the US hosts negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The talks come amid continued hostilities on the ground and differing expectations from regional powers, with Iran insisting no ceasefire can hold without its involvement.
AI summaryLawyers for victims of the Southport attack say ministers are failing to act on lessons from the 2024 atrocity, as new figures show Prevent is struggling with a surge in referrals and few children flagged for extreme violence receive support. An official inquiry report due Monday is expected to criticise multiple agencies.
AI summaryHigh-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to start in Islamabad, with Vice President J.D. Vance and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi leading their delegations. The talks aim to convert a two-week truce into a longer-term peace, following weeks of diplomatic efforts attributed to Pakistan. Analysts note a shift in the balance of power, with Iran demonstrating resilience despite military setbacks.
AI summaryIranian and American delegations have begun talks in Islamabad, with reports indicating both direct and mediated sessions. The negotiations follow a two-week mutual ceasefire announced by President Trump, with Washington viewing Tehran's 10-point proposal as a working basis. The US also seeks the release of detained Americans, according to reports.
AI summaryUS service members are increasingly seeking discharge as conscientious objectors, with a 1,000% surge in calls to the GI Rights Hotline and over 80 new cases in March alone. The US-Israel war on Iran, including the bombing of a girls' school, has been a key motivator, according to the Centre on Conscience and War.
AI summarySeveral airlines, including El Al, Arkia, and foreign carriers like Blue Bird, Etihad, and Wizz Air, have announced plans to resume flights to Israel in the coming weeks following the ceasefire with Iran. The Israel Airports Authority and Transport Ministry are working to expand operations at Ben-Gurion Airport, though full recovery is expected to take time.
AI summaryAs the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, Australia faces a looming energy crisis with inflation expected to accelerate sharply. The Albanese government is navigating frustration with US actions while ruling out joining the blockade, and considering measures like fuel rationing as it braces for economic pain.
AI summaryAs Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, a senior Lebanese official says Beirut will join US-hosted talks with Israel next week only if a ceasefire is in place. Israeli PM Netanyahu has authorised direct negotiations, but uncertainty remains over the truce's effectiveness.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has said Iranians are alive only to negotiate with Washington, dismissing their leverage as short-term extortion via international waterways. The remarks come amid a two-week mutual ceasefire and ongoing negotiations mediated by Pakistan, with Iran's 10-point proposal as a working basis.
AI summaryIsrael has expelled Spain from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) overseeing Gaza aid and reconstruction, citing Madrid's 'blatant anti-Israel bias.' The decision, coordinated with the U.S., follows Spain's recognition of Palestine and its opposition to U.S.-Israel military actions, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two nations.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for rare direct talks with Iran, warning Tehran not to 'play' the US. Iran demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen assets before negotiations, while both sides traded accusations over a fragile two-week ceasefire.
AI summaryNegotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad may run for two to three days, according to an envoy of Iran's Supreme Leader. The talks follow a two-week ceasefire announced by President Trump and a 10-point proposal from Tehran that Washington has agreed to consider. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is mediating the discussions.
AI summaryA group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors has accused Melania Trump of shifting responsibility onto victims after she urged Congress to hold public hearings. In a White House statement, the first lady denied any relationship with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell and said she had no knowledge of his crimes. Survivors argued the request deflects attention from officials and incomplete file releases.
AI summaryReports from Iran International, cited by the Jerusalem Post, indicate a dispute among senior Iranian officials over the composition of the negotiating team for upcoming US-Iran talks, with IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi seeking to curb the authority of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf also reportedly warned that hardline opponents of the talks could 'destroy Iran,' amid contradictory claims about a ceasefire in Lebanon.
AI summaryAn emergency humanitarian aid convoy organized by the Red Cross and Turkey's Red Crescent has entered Iran through Turkey, delivering life-saving medical supplies amid a deepening crisis. Aid groups warn that air and sea route closures are severely disrupting supply chains, as the conflict has killed over 3,000 people and displaced up to 3.2 million.