Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 21 – The United States has decided to prolong its ceasefire with Iran beyond its scheduled deadline, a move announced by President Donald Trump that has temporarily reduced fears of renewed conflict in an already volatile region. The truce, which had been set to expire imminently, will now continue without a fixed end … Read more

Pakistan moves forward with Iran-US talks preparations despite uncertainty over Tehran’s participation

ISLAMABAD, April 21 – Pakistan is continuing its diplomatic preparations for a possible second round of talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, even as uncertainty lingers over whether Iranian officials will attend. The effort comes at a delicate moment, with a temporary ceasefire nearing its deadline and tensions between Washington and Tehran … Read more

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader

April 20 – Apple is preparing for a major leadership shift as Tim Cook steps down from his role as chief executive officer, bringing an end to a remarkable 15-year tenure that reshaped the company’s global standing. Cook, who took over from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011, will officially hand over the role to … Read more

Trump signals uncertain path as US-Iran war nears ceasefire deadline

WASHINGTON, April 20 – As the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran approaches its expiration on Wednesday, President Trump is delivering a shifting message about what comes next. His public remarks over the past 24 hours have blended cautious optimism about renewed diplomacy with stark warnings of escalating violence if negotiations fail. The mixed … Read more

Rising Strait of Hormuz conflict casts doubt on upcoming Iran-US talks

TEHRAN/BEIRUT, April 20 – Fresh uncertainty surrounds a planned round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, as rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to derail already fragile diplomatic efforts. Pakistan, which has been facilitating communication between the two sides, continued preparations on Monday for talks expected in Islamabad, even as military … Read more

Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

WASHINGTON, April 19 – President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of U.S.-Iran negotiations is set to begin Monday in Pakistan, an effort that could determine whether a fragile ceasefire holds or collapses in the coming days. The talks come at a moment of heightened tension, with both nations locked in a standoff over … Read more

Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz closure after US blockade escalation

TEHRAN/BEIRUT, April 18 – The fragile calm in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways has unraveled once again. Iran announced on Saturday that it had reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision to reopen the passage, after the United States moved ahead with a sweeping blockade targeting Iranian ports. … Read more

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

WASHINGTON, April 18 – In a move that signals a notable shift in federal health policy, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday aimed at accelerating research and access to treatments derived from psychedelic substances. The directive focuses particularly on ibogaine, a compound that has drawn growing attention for its potential role … Read more

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, April 17 – Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international commercial shipping, offering a temporary sense of relief to global energy markets. However, uncertainty continues to shadow the move, as Tehran warned it could shut the vital waterway again if the United States maintains its naval blockade targeting Iranian … Read more

Hopes rise for a deal to end Iran war as talks progress, but nuclear disputes persist

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 16 – A renewed sense of cautious optimism is emerging around efforts to bring the ongoing Iran war to an end, as diplomatic channels show signs of movement after weeks of stalled negotiations. Behind the doors, Pakistan has stepped into a critical mediating role, helping bridge gaps between key stakeholders. While recent discussions … Read more