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Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

  • During his first White House term, Trump in 2018 withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
  • Prospects for second round of ‌talks between US and Iran in Pakistan remain unclear
By Reuters ·

Update People ride motorcycles near a billboard featuring an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran considers US talks in Pakistan with blockade still unresolved

  • “We have no plans for the next round of negotiation, and no decision has been made in this regard,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said
  • Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says
By Reuters ·

China’s Xi insists Strait of Hormuz must remain open to navigation during call with Saudi crown prince

China’s Xi insists Strait of Hormuz must remain open to navigation during call with Saudi crown prince

  • Xinhua cited ‌a statement by Xi in which he said China advocates an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire
By Arab News ·

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Strategic plan to boost crime research, analytics framework in Saudi Arabia

  • The plan focuses on developing research and analytical work by building a comprehensive crime database and training specialized personnel in criminology
By Arab News ·

Palestinian women bake bread in a wood oven in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 18, 2026. (AFP)

Israel hindering Gaza aid access despite court ruling, says NGO

  • Israel continued to block the entrance of aid worth “millions of dollars,” Moseley said
  • “There’s tons of supplies sitting over the border, in Egypt and in Jordan, and there’s a huge amount of energy put into trying to unblock these supplies,” he added
By AFP ·

Drone attack kills 3 Colombian soldiers as rebel groups develop new lethal capabilities

Drone attack kills 3 Colombian soldiers as rebel groups develop new lethal capabilities

  • Colombia’s military is increasingly facing drone attacks as it fights drug traffickers and rebel groups
By AP ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·