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Pakistan proposes second round of talks in Islamabad

Pakistan proposes second round of talks in Islamabad

  • 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
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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The park has seen extensive ecosystem rehabilitation and expansion of vegetation cover in recent years. (SPA) photos

Saudi Arabia’s Ma’ila Park sees major ecological restoration push

  • Infrastructure is being developed, including buildings, water networks, in excess of 50 seating areas, and more than five restroom facilities to improve visitor services
By SPA ·

UN official: War pushes seven in 10 Sudanese into poverty

UN official: War pushes seven in 10 Sudanese into poverty

  • Conditions are particularly severe in some of the worst-affected areas, including parts of southern Kordofan and North Darfur
  • War between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced more than 11 million
By AFP ·

Hegseth announces ‘major’ defense partnership with Indonesia

Hegseth announces ‘major’ defense partnership with Indonesia

  • Jakarta said the partnership was an “opportunity to reinforce national defense capacity”
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 ·