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Second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad likely Thursday, officials say

Second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad likely Thursday, officials say

  • Unnamed Pakistani officials say the proposal would depend on whether the parties request a different location
  • US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that negotiations ‘did make some progress’ in the Islamabad talks
By AP ·

Update US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows

US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data shows

  • The ‌tanker Rich Starry ‌is Chinese-owned and has ⁠Chinese ⁠crew on board
  • ⁠US-sanctioned tanker Murlikishan also headed into the strait on Tuesday
  • Panama-flagged Peace Gulf, a medium-range tanker, is heading to Hamriyah port in the UAE
By Reuters ·

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on April 12.

Lebanon, Israel set for groundbreaking talks in Washington as ceasefire tops agenda

  • Unprecedented diplomatic encounter comes after Lebanese leaders reject ‘third-party’ negotiations
  • Calls for truce grow amid intense clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon
By Najia Houssari  ·

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Saudi royal reserves record milestone of over 145 wildlife births

Saudi royal reserves record milestone of over 145 wildlife births

  • More oryx, sand gazelles, hares, ostriches, rock hyrax
  • Success of protection programs, say local authorities
By Arab News ·

Israeli strike hits police car in Gaza, killing four, medics say

Israeli strike hits police car in Gaza, killing four, medics say

  • Medics and witnesses said the attack at Nafaq Street in Gaza City set a police car ablaze
  • Israel has escalated its attacks on Hamas-led police and security forces since October
By Reuters ·

Venezuela opposition leader urges presidential polls ‘as soon as possible’

Venezuela opposition leader urges presidential polls ‘as soon as possible’

  • “No one can doubt that there is a permanent vacancy in the case of Mr. Nicolas Maduro — elections must be called within the next 30 days,” Machado said
  • She said that the right conditions should be in place before any elections to replace Maduro
By AFP ·

Arab News claims 3 merit awards from Society of Publication Designers for print, digital work

Arab News claims 3 merit awards from Society of Publication Designers for print, digital work

  • Paper won 2 merit awards in print category, 1 digital merit award for documentary marking newspaper’s 50th anniversary
By Arab News ·

Arab News claims 3 merit awards from Society of Publication Designers for print, digital work

Arab News claims 3 merit awards from Society of Publication Designers for print, digital work

  • Paper won 2 merit awards in print category, 1 digital merit award for documentary marking newspaper’s 50th anniversary
By Arab News ·