Saturday 18th April 2026



Pakistan pushes diplomacy as military chief and PM wrap Iran peace talks visits

Pakistan pushes diplomacy as military chief and PM wrap Iran peace talks visits

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Iran partially reopens airspace, but airlines remain cautious

Iran partially reopens airspace, but airlines remain cautious

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New Zealand rejects China’s claims over ‘irresponsible’ air patrols, says mission tied to North Korea sanctions

New Zealand rejects China’s claims over ‘irresponsible’ air patrols, says mission tied to North Korea sanctions

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Trump says US will maintain Iran port blockade if peace deal fails, warns ceasefire may not be extended

Trump says US will maintain Iran port blockade if peace deal fails, warns ceasefire may not be extended

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Carrick refuses to rule out Marcus Rashford Manchester United return after Barcelona loan

Carrick refuses to rule out Marcus Rashford Manchester United return after Barcelona loan

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Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ as Iran rejects nuclear surrender claim

Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ as Iran rejects nuclear surrender claim

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Myanmar frees ex-president Win Myint as Suu Kyi sentence reduced in amnesty

Myanmar frees ex-president Win Myint as Suu Kyi sentence reduced in amnesty

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Lebanon no longer ‘arena for wars’, Aoun says after Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanon no longer ‘arena for wars’, Aoun says after Israel-Hezbollah truce

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Iran denies agreeing to transfer enriched uranium after Trump claim

Iran denies agreeing to transfer enriched uranium after Trump claim

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Trump claims US, Iran will jointly extract uranium before transfer to US

Trump claims US, Iran will jointly extract uranium before transfer to US

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Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

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Why is China mediating the Iran war? Beijing’s energy interests and Trump-Xi summit explained

Why is China mediating the Iran war? Beijing’s energy interests and Trump-Xi summit explained

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Britain’s military now smallest since Napoleonic era as Iran conflict exposes defence gaps

Britain’s military now smallest since Napoleonic era as Iran conflict exposes defence gaps

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In India, El Nino threatens to bring higher food prices, rate hikes, and a tough election for Modi

In India, El Nino threatens to bring higher food prices, rate hikes, and a tough election for Modi

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Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

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