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Caught in paradox and conflict
What explains Balochistan's present socio-political paradox - born of vested interests and incompetence? Two recent events offer a telling lens: the April 5 decision by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti to fix the price of Iranian smuggled petrol at Rs280 per litre, and the awarding of a National Assembly ticket to Shafiq Mengal. The first case exposes a glaring contradiction: a government that prides itself on an anti-smuggling campaign cannot simultaneously fix prices for smuggled or...
Urumqi talks and the hard truth about Afghanistan
Pakistan, once burdened by persistent allegations of complicity in terrorism, is now actively positioning itself on the other side of that divide - supporting ceasefire efforts in the Middle East, opening channels of dialogue and presenting itself as a country invested in de-escalation. Alongside that, China continues to expand its role as a stabilising force, using diplomacy and economic leverage to prevent fault lines from turning into crises. It is within this broader context that the r...
Tear down this war
The recent pause in the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is not merely a geopolitical breather. It is a narrow clearing in a landscape still driven by momentum. The guns have not fallen silent everywhere. The arguments certainly have not. Yet even a partial pause forces a question that is otherwise avoided. Why does this cycle persist, and why do we continue to accept it? This pattern is familiar now. Ceasefires arrive less as victories of wisdom and more as products of...
The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleUmer Nangiana and Sarah HasanBBC News Urdu, IslamabadBBC / Getty ImagesAs Pakistan celebrates its success in helping negotiate a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, its leaders are preparing to host the peace talks.A two-day holiday was declared in the country's capital of Islamabad ahead of the talks, which are due to begin on Saturday.Whether or not they will...
Vance expects ‘positive’ Iran talks as he heads to Islamabad
US VP JD Vance says Trump gave “clear guidelines” for Iran talks in Pakistan and expects “positive” negotiations.
Epstein survivors pan Melania Trump statement, say it ‘diverts attention’ from Bondi
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein lambasted first lady Melania Trump’s denial that she had any ties to him, saying it “diverts attention” from former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files. The Thursday statement was signed by 15 names, including two listed as “Jane Doe.” The group wrote that they have…
Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantánamo camp for Cuban migrants
Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the islandDozens of US and international human rights organizations are decrying the Trump administration’s plans to establish a migrant “camp” for fleeing Cubans at the Guantánamo Bay military base if the island nation’s crisis worsens under pressure from the US, according to a letter to members of Congress on Friday.The 85 groups plan to submit the joint let...
US Abandoning NATO — Foreseeable Future or Just Tickle for Europe's Nerves?
Last month, US President Donald Trump said that NATO had made "a very foolish mistake" by not supporting Washington in its military campaign against Iran. Trump added he is not surprised that the majority of NATO countries do not want to join the campaign, calling the alliance a "one-way street."
Justice Department probing NFL over subscription fees concerns, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department is investigating the NFL over subscription fees concerns. Jake Rosen reports.
Kremlin explains Easter ceasefire
Moscow announced the truce as a humanitarian gesture, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, noting the significance of the holiday for both Russians and Ukrainians The Kremlin has clarified that Russia’s Easter ceasefire is a humanitarian gesture, not a substitute for a lasting peace with Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to hostilities from Saturday afternoon through Sunday. “We want not a...
Israel approves 34 new West Bank settlements: report
Israel has approved the establishment of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli media reports and the watchdog Peace Now, which said the decision was taken “secretly” in early April. “The security cabinet secretly decided to establish 34 new settlements,” Peace Now said in a statement released late on Thursday. The 34 settlements come on top of 68 others already approved since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government came to power in 2022. The decisio...
Latest news on U.S.-Iran ceasefire as Vance heads to Pakistan for talks
The world is awaiting the results of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, between U.S. and Iranian officials as concerns grow about the fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports, and Humza Jilani, the Pakistan correspondent for the Financial Times, joins with more insight.
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?
Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet in Washington next week as United States President Donald Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting with Hezbollah that has threatened to derail a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Both sides are under pressure from Trump to bring about an end to the fighting, a key demand by Iran in parallel talks due this weekend in Pakistan. Who is fighting and why? Israel intensified its air attacks on Lebanon after Hezbollah ‌fired missiles at I...
UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says
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Marine map appears to show Strait of Hormuz at a standstill more than 48 hours into ceasefire
A marine traffic map shows the Strait of Hormuz at a standstill more than 48 hours after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire conditional on Iran reopening the waterway. Automatic identification system (AIS) data on MarineTraffic.com appears to show traffic through the critical chokepoint has barely moved between 11:01 UTC (12:00 PM BST) on 9 April and 11:00 UTC (12:00 PM BST) on 10 April. The strait, through which about 20% of the world’s oil normally passes, has been effective...
Pakistan issues visa on arrival for journalists, delegates attending US-Iran talks
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Pakistan will extend visa-on-arrival facilities to journalists and international delegates intending to travel to Islamabad to cover the forthcoming US–Iran peace talks, according to the country’s foreign minister.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that airlines have been formally instructed to permit visa-free boarding for individuals tra...
Ministers unveil plans for faster approvals for nuclear and aviation fuel plants
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Breaking down Melania Trump's remarks denying Epstein links
First lady Melania Trump held remarks on Thursday denying any link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News
Vance optimistic for ‘positive’ discussions with Iran as he heads to Pakistan
Vice President Vance said the U.S. delegation is heading to Pakistan with “pretty clear guidelines” from President Trump to negotiate a deal with Iran. “We’re looking forward to negotiation,” Vance told reporters before departing for Islamabad on Friday. “I think it’s going to be positive.” Vance is leading the U.S. group, which also includes special…
Starmer says Nato is ‘in America’s interest’ and Europe must do more
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