The US is preparing for another round of high-stakes diplomacy as Donald Trump dispatches key envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to Islamabad for talks linked to Iran. The move comes as ceasefire efforts hang in the balance, with Abbas Araghchi also expected in the region. While hopes for progress remain, uncertainty persists over whether direct negotiations will actually take place.


Iran With 'No Navy' Defies Blockade, US Fails to Break Iran's Stranglehold Over Strait of Hormuz

A Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is under strain as Tehran issues new demands, including war reparations and U.S. military withdrawal. The truce, agreed on condition that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, is critical for global energy flows but remains fragile amid regional tensions. China’s diplomatic role and potential strategic gains add another layer of complexity to the crisis.


Iran's Retaliatory Strikes Rock Gulf, Expose Security Gaps

Pakistan is ramping up security in Islamabad as top US officials prepare for a rare visit after nearly two decades to discuss the Iran ceasefire. High-level meetings are expected near the Serena Hotel, with VVIP protocols activated and schools shut in key areas. The visit underscores Pakistan’s growing role as a mediator, as global powers look to stabilise tensions and push forward fragile negotiations.


Islamabad Truce Talks: US Top Brass to Visit Pakistan After 20 Yrs for Iran Ceasefir

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed, a Taliban spokesperson confirmed on Saturday, although the ceasefire established between the two neighbouring countries remains intact.

Zabihullah Mujahid attributed the breakdown to Islamabad’s demand that Afghanistan take responsibility for Pakistan’s internal security — a request Kabul described as beyond its "capacity."

Pak-Afghan Truce: Arrest Of Afghan Nationals Surge in Pakistan

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described recent two-day negotiations in Geneva as "productive" and "constructive," signaling a potential easing of trade tensions. President Trump referred to the discussions as a "total reset" in U.S.-China relations, with expectations of a joint statement forthcoming. The positive developments led to a surge in stock futures, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 530 points (1.3%) .

China and U.S. report significant progress in trade talks

After 12 hours of negotiations, US-Russia talks on Ukraine ended without a breakthrough. President Zelensky has accused Moscow of making "hollow statements about peace" as Russian missile strikes on Sumy leave 88 injured. With tensions rising, is a resolution still possible, or is the conflict set to escalate further? Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Moscow of making 'hollow statements about peace

Hamas official says Cairo truce meeting ends, delegation to leave for Doha

An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.

Israel war: Egyptian delegation in Israel to broker truce between Israel-Hamas

Amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Turkish president met Hamas leader in Istanbul. It was the first meeting since Israel began its campaign in Gaza on the 7th of October. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: Erdogan meets Hamas leader, first meeting since Israel's Gaza campaign

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Dozens of bodies found in Al-Shifa Hospital after Israeli military's withdrawal, claims Hamas

According to officials and local media, Israel's war cabinet decided on Saturday to send negotiators to Qatar to carry on negotiations toward achieving a ceasefire in the conflict with Hamas and the release of hostages detained in Gaza.

Israel-hamas war: Israeli negotiators sent to Qatar for more Hamas hostage talks

Israel will send negotiators to Qatar to continue talks aimed at a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages held by Hamas. This comes after talks in Paris where Israel's Head of MOSSAD intelligence service met with mediators from the United States, Egypt and Qatar. Gaza truce talks were underway in Paris , in what appears to be the most serious push for weeks to halt the fighting in the battered Palestinian enclave and see Israeli and foreign hostages released. But airstrikes on Rafah continues, 8 people are reported to be dead. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel to send negotiators to Qatar for talks | Gaza ceasefire talks

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