NewsFeed US Vice President JD Vance has touted significant progress in talks with Iran over its nuclear programme and Israel’s war on Lebanon, while refusing to commit to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. He said Trump is trying to bring ‘permanent peace’ to a region that’s been ‘a basket case for a long time’. … Read more
NewsFeed The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal to be reached ‘within 60 days’. Iran said the negotiations resulted in waivers for oil exports and the release of some frozen assets. The parties have also agreed to a ‘de-confliction cell’ to monitor the … Read more
Senior Iranian officials leveled up criticism over Israel swelling a military campaign in Lebanon this week, as parallel discussions to end violence in the region press on. A top military commander, Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani, warned Israel must “withdraw to the positions it held before the start of the 40-day war” in early March, when … Read more
Japan’s stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran. Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026 Oil prices have fallen sharply amid tentative hopes for a deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran. Brent crude, the primary benchmark for global oil prices, fell more than 5 … Read more
As the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut and Washington sends mixed signals, talks run through Islamabad and Moscow. The Strait of Hormuz remains in effect closed with a US naval blockade still in place. About 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan as costs rise and Washington’s signals shift. Iran is pushing diplomacy from … Read more
Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan. Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026 Oil prices have climbed higher amid stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude rose more than 2 percent on Sunday after hopes for a … Read more
NewsFeed US Vice President JD Vance says Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire, stressing that neither Washington nor Israel agreed to that. After Pakistan said Lebanon was included, Israel killed hundreds of people when it carried out around 100 strikes across Lebanon in just 10 minutes. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 … Read more
Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and uranium enrichment still key sticking points. Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief and civilian uranium enrichment, while … Read more