U.S., Iran Hold First Direct Talks in a Decade, Agree to Continue Negotiations Washington and Tehran signal cautious progress as global leaders urge de-escalation and energy markets watch closely April 12, 2026
Ireland Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting as Fuel Protests Disrupt Supply Government prepares support package as nationwide blockades, fuel shortages and police operations intensify April 12, 2026
China, Central Asia Struggle to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Authorities tighten controls as cross-border livestock movement fuels concerns over wider spread April 10, 2026
Pakistan, Uzbekistan Step Up Textile Cooperation after PHMA Meeting Talks focus on hosiery exports, joint ventures and stronger business ties between the two countries April 10, 2026
“Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha Jailed for Role in Matthew Perry Death British-born socialite turned drug supplier convicted in high-profile case tied to the Friends star’s death April 9, 2026
Martin Brundle to Return for Miami Grand Prix After Missing F1 Races The veteran commentator reveals he now covers only part of the F1 season and calls for FIA rule changes ahead of Miami April 9, 2026
Middle East Ceasefire in Doubt as Israel Strikes Lebanon and Iran Blocks Oil Tankers Conflicting interpretations of the truce and renewed military actions deepen uncertainty as global energy routes face disruption April 8, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Trump’s Iran Threats as “Not Acceptable” The first American pope urges restraint, saying attacks on civilian infrastructure only deepen division and fuel global instability April 8, 2026
Pakistan Urges Trump to Delay Iran Deadline Amid Push for Ceasefire Shehbaz Sharif calls for ceasefire and more time for negotiations as global concerns rise over oil supply disruption and regional conflict April 8, 2026