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Monday, April 27, 2026
Araghchi back in Pakistan for US-Iran ceasefire talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Pakistan for talks aimed at reviving ceasefire negotiations between Tehran and Washington, before proceeding to Russia for further discussions. The efforts face significant hurdles due to Iran's demand for lifting the U.S. maritime blockade before substantive talks, while the U.S. insists on a nuclear weapons commitment from Iran,…
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EU condemns ‘terrorist attacks’ in Mali
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Israel doubling down on its policy of violence
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Germany’s defense shift holds lessons for Middle East
Germany is shifting its manufacturing focus from the struggling automotive sector to defense production to meet rising armament demands driven by geopolitical conflicts like the…
KSA expands industrial partnerships in Germany
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Female workforce participation in GCC climbs to 39.3%
Female workforce participation in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries increased to 39.3 percent in 2025, with 7.3 million women employed, driven by labor reforms and…
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Explosive device kills 13, injures 38 on bus in southwestern Colombia
A bomb exploded on a bus in Cajibio, southwestern Colombia, killing 13 people and injuring at least 38, including five children. The attack, blamed on…
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