Pakistani, Iranian top diplomats hold 2nd call in 2 days amid push for 2nd round of US-Iran talks

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasizes importance of continued dialogue between US, Iran ‘at earliest to resolve all pending issues’

Pakistani, Iranian top diplomats hold 2nd call in 2 days amid push for 2nd round of US-Iran talks

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasizes importance of continued dialogue between US, Iran ‘at earliest to resolve all pending issues’

US, Philippines begin largest military drills

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Japan, UK ink cooperation memorandum for information-sharing regarding citizens abroad

Japanese foreign minister meets UK foreign secretary in Tokyo20 April 2026

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Beijing last week submitted its national implementation report to 11th Review Conference of the Parties to NPT20 April 2026

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Indian Premeir Modi hosts President Lee for summit in New Delhi, in 1st trip by any South Korean chief executive in 8 years20 April 2026

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China says ‘concerned’ over US intercepting Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz

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Iranian ambassador to Dhaka expressed dismay over Bangladesh's response to US-Israeli war on Iran 20 April 2026

State of emergency declared in New Zealand's capital after rain-triggered flooding

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Pakistani, Iranian top diplomats hold 2nd call in 2 days amid push for 2nd round of US-Iran talks

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasizes importance of continued dialogue between US, Iran ‘at earliest to resolve all pending issues’

Pakistani, Iranian top diplomats hold 2nd call in 2 days amid push for 2nd round of US-Iran talks

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasizes importance of continued dialogue between US, Iran ‘at earliest to resolve all pending issues’

Asia - Pacific

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Asia - Pacific

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Pakistan continues preparations for US-Iran talks as Tehran remains cautious

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US partially limits intelligence sharing with South Korea after nuclear disclosure row