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Pakistan declares holidays in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks, with security measures expected for high-level diplomatic negotiations.

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni warns Strait of Hormuz access is vital for EU trade, urges restraint on Iran and rules out early elections.

Pope Leo to visit four African nations in a 10-day trip aimed at drawing global attention to Africa, including a historic first papal visit to Algeria.

There are currently three different budget requests. The largest is $1.1 trillion, another is $350 billion, and a third is $200 billion for the war on Iran.

Following a week of 'pragmatic and frank' discussions in China, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to end hostilities in their conflict.

Rohingya activist Yasmin Ullah urges Muslim world to oppose Myanmar junta after filing genocide complaint in Indonesia against president-elect.

France welcomes home two nationals freed after 3.5 years in Iran detention, with President Emmanuel Macron calling their release the end of a “terrible ordeal”.

One in eight British residents left the UAE during Iran strikes, though some may return as a ceasefire takes hold.

Ukraine urges US to pressure Russia into ending the war, citing Iran ceasefire as proof of American “decisiveness” in securing peace deals.

Trump suspended planned strikes on Iran for two weeks, tying the pause to reopening the Strait of Hormuz after issuing earlier threats of mass destruction