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Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran for talks with top Iranian leadership amid Islamabad's mediation efforts between Iran and the US. The visit coincides with a fragile ceasefire and upcoming negotiations, with Iran expressing gratitude for Pakistan's role.
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon killed four paramedics and wounded six more in a series of consecutive attacks on ambulances and medical workers in Mayfadoun. The incident, described as a 'quadruple tap,' has drawn criticism from Lebanese health officials and calls from the WHO for the protection of healthcare workers.
The US House of Representatives voted 213-214 against a war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump's ability to wage war with Iran. The vote showed increased Democratic unity against the conflict, with three Democrats who previously opposed a similar measure now supporting it, while only one Republican backed the resolution. The House defeat came a day after a similar measure failed in the Senate.
Israel's recent military campaign against Hezbollah has significantly weakened the group, but analysts say a complete victory was not achievable. The ceasefire declared by President Trump, while criticized by some Israeli politicians, reflects Israel's strategic gains and the limits of military power.
In the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair, dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to reach their school after settlers erected a barbed wire fence across their usual route. The community, backed by activists, has launched a protest and a 'Freedom School' initiative, while Israeli authorities cite security concerns. The situation has drawn international attention and sparked local tensions.
President Trump said the Israeli and Lebanese leaders could speak for the first time in decades, but Lebanese officials quickly pushed back, saying no such call is likely before a ceasefire. Domestic pressure and Hezbollah opposition are cited as obstacles.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military blockade of Iran's ports will persist indefinitely and that the US is prepared to strike Iranian energy infrastructure if no nuclear deal is reached. A Pakistani delegation is in Tehran to coordinate talks, while Iran warns the blockade could end the current pause in fighting.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful message in Cameroon, denouncing leaders who spend billions on war and exploit religion to justify conflict, in the backdrop of his public feud with US President Donald Trump. The pope also presided over an interfaith peace meeting in Bamenda, a region scarred by a decade-long separatist insurgency.
US President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday, marking the first direct communication between the two in 34 years. The announcement follows a rare face-to-face meeting in Washington, as diplomatic efforts intensify to end a conflict that has killed over 2,000 people in Lebanon. While Lebanese officials see a possible deal, details remain unresolved, including the scope of a ceasefire.
A University of Washington student group, SUPER UW, is hosting a fundraiser to support what it calls the 'Lebanese resistance,' aiming to raise $1,500 for mutual aid in Lebanon. The event, which includes a documentary screening and bake sale, has prompted a federal investigation into the university's handling of antisemitism, while a civil liberties group argues the probe oversteps legal bounds.
President Lee Jae Myung attended a virtual summit led by Britain and France on securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with South Korea considering diplomatic, humanitarian, or military contributions. The talks follow disruptions to the vital oil route amid the U.S.-Iran war, and Seoul emphasizes its heavy reliance on the strait for crude oil imports.
Satellite images and videos obtained by BBC Verify show Israeli-controlled demolitions have destroyed more than 1,400 buildings in southern Lebanon since early March, raising concerns among residents, officials, and UN peacekeepers about displacement. The Israeli military says it operates under the Law of Armed Conflict, while international law experts say the systematic destruction may amount to a war crime.
As Pakistan's army chief shuttles between Tehran and Washington's interests, efforts to revive US-Iran talks gain momentum while Iran warns of expanding its response to the US naval blockade. US Central Command claims the blockade is working, but Iran says a supertanker breached the line.
South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol stated that the foreign exchange market will stabilize once Middle East tensions are resolved, with the won already showing signs of recovery. He and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed that excessive volatility is undesirable, while Seoul remains vigilant despite a fragile ceasefire.
Pakistan is intensifying its shuttle diplomacy between the US and Iran, with the army chief visiting Tehran and the prime minister touring Gulf states, as Washington expresses optimism about a second round of talks in Islamabad.
Pakistani mediators are stepping up diplomatic efforts to broker a new round of US-Iran talks, with officials expressing optimism about a potential breakthrough on Tehran's nuclear programme. A high-level delegation led by Army Chief Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran to deliver a US message and lay the groundwork for renewed negotiations as a fragile truce approaches expiry.
According to Israeli security sources and media reports, Hamas is using regional instability in Lebanon and Iran to delay disarmament commitments and strengthen its hold on Gaza, including tax collection, recruitment, and control of goods. The group has reportedly rejected a US-led peace plan, and senior officials have relocated from Qatar to Turkey.
Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded a three-day visit to Iran, part of Islamabad's efforts to mediate between the US and Iran. The visit included meetings with Iranian leadership, and Iran confirmed it is reviewing new US proposals. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about talks and praised Pakistan's role, with a ceasefire set to expire on April 22.
The United States and Iran have opened face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad, marking the highest-level direct engagement between the two countries in decades. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan, aim to end the weeks-long conflict as a two-week ceasefire holds, with key issues including Iran's enriched uranium and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Senate rejected two resolutions by Senator Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel, but the votes revealed growing Democratic opposition to unconditional military aid. Nearly 85% of Senate Democrats backed at least one measure, reflecting a broader shift in public opinion and party sentiment.