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US Seizes Iran Ship; Vance Heads to Peace Talks

US Seizes Iran Ship; Vance Heads to Peace Talks

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN A delicate diplomatic opening between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident that now shadows planned peace talks aimed at…

UK Rejects Iran’s Proposal for Hormuz Toll Fees

UK Rejects Iran’s Proposal for Hormuz Toll Fees

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM  The United Kingdom has formally rejected a proposal by Iran to introduce toll fees on vessels transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, warning that such a move would undermine long-standing principles of international maritime law and…

North Korea Fires Five Ballistic Missiles

North Korea Fires Five Ballistic Missiles

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA North Korea has fired five short-range ballistic missiles in a coordinated test that underscores its continued focus on expanding tactical strike capabilities, according to multiple international reports published between April 19 and April 20, 2026. The launches…

Islamabad Varsities Go Online for Security

Islamabad Varsities Go Online for Security

Islamabad, Pakistan A number of universities across the federal capital have shifted to online instruction in recent days, reflecting a cautious response to what officials describe as a heightened security environment. The move, adopted by institutions including FAST National University…

North London Synagogue Hit by Firebomb Attack

North London Synagogue Hit by Firebomb Attack

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM Police in the capital are investigating a suspected firebomb attack on a synagogue in north-west London, an incident that has intensified concerns over a pattern of targeted violence against Jewish sites across the city. The attack, which…

Trump Resumes Talks, Warns Iran of Strikes

Trump Resumes Talks, Warns Iran of Strikes

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN The administration of Donald Trump has signaled a renewed push for diplomacy with Iran, even as it issued some of its strongest warnings yet of potential military action, underscoring the fragile balance between negotiation and escalation in a…