US says two naval ships ‘transited’ Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing
Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad
US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital
The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
World
bbc.com
11.04.2026
US-Iran ceasefire: Can pressure, incentives, and risks deliver a final deal
Can US‑Iran ceasefire hold for talks? Vance team, midterm politics, energy risks, Tehran seeks relief.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
US-Iran direct talks on ending war under way in Pakistan
Discussions between Iran and US delegations begin following separate bilateral meetings with Pakistani prime minister.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor outlines key issues in US-Iran talks
With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition
A bill laying out plans to return the Indian Ocean archipelago, home to the US-UK Diego Garcia base, has been paused.
World
aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
Vice president says Trump gave 'pretty clear guidelines' on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not 'play' US.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles
Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going
US-Iran talks open in Islamabad with mediators focused on keeping dialogue alive amid deep divisions.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
More than 18,000 rounds of ammunition were used in the Israeli-US joint operation against Iran
During the joint operation against Iran with the United States, the Israeli aviation carried out more than 8,500 operational and more than a thousand strike flights.
Azerbaijan
report.az
10.04.2026
Iran ceasefire: Not an off-ramp for the US but a life-saving ejection seat
A Middle Eastern country has for the first time single-handedly checked the war-making capabilities of the US and Israel
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?
A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire
As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs
All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV.
Tech
techcrunch.com
10.04.2026
US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices
The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers.
World
aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline
The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.
World
aljazeera.com
09.04.2026
Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
World
bbc.com
09.04.2026