Trump says US to "blockade all ships entering or leaving Hormuz"

Hours after the US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed, President Donald Trump has warned that US forces will immediately “begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz”.

US delegation leaves Pakistan without reaching Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan.

A senior Iranian military official denied claims that a US vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz

The American military vessel was warned it would be targeted within 15 minutes if it continued moving toward the Strait. 

Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,200 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data on the special military operation in Ukraine released by Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday.

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks With US

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on Friday confirmed the arrival of an Iranian delegation to participate in talks with the United States and expressed hope for constructive dialogue.

Middle East not in NATO's area of responsibility — Spanish FM

The Middle East does not fall within NATO’s area of responsibility and the alliance will not take part in the regional conflict, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said.

'Inevitable' China and Taiwan will unite - Xi Jinping

China's President Xi Jinping has met Taiwan's opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, telling the visiting delegation he had "full confidence" that Taiwanese and Chinese people would be united.

Japan to release more oil from emergency stockpiles

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced that 20 days’ worth of oil reserves will be released from early May onwards.