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Pakistan steps up diplomacy to revive U.S.-Iran talks, CBS reports

Afghanistan, April 13 -- CBS News reported that a senior official in Pakistan said Islamabad has intensified diplomatic efforts to bring Iran and the United States back to the negotiating table. Acco... Read More


Pakistan PM says U.S.-Iran talks stalled but not over

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Shehbaz Sharif said talks between Iran and the United States have not ended but are currently at an impasse following recent talks in Islamabad. Speaking to CBS News, Sharif ... Read More


Iran says over 100,000 tons of goods moved to Afghanistan by rail this year

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Alireza Bikdeli, acting head of Iran Embassy in Kabul, said more than 100,000 tons of goods have been transported between Iran and Afghanistan by rail since the start of the c... Read More


Trump attacks Pope Leo, calls him "weak" over policies

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Donald Trump has launched a sharp verbal attack on Pope Leo, calling him "weak" and accusing him of aligning with the "far left" in a growing war of words. Trump made the rem... Read More


U.S. begins naval blockade of Iran ports, Tehran warns of retaliation

Afghanistan, April 13 -- The United States has formally launched a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, marking a major escalation after the collapse of talks between Washington and Tehran in Islam... Read More


China, Russia provided indirect support to Iran in conflict, NYT reports

Afghanistan, April 13 -- The New York Times reported, citing U.S. intelligence sources, that China and Russia played indirect roles in the recent conflict between Iran and the U.S.-Israel coalition. ... Read More


Trump says Hormuz blockade to start Monday, aims to halt Iran oil sales

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Donald Trump said a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would begin on Monday, aiming to cut off Iran's oil exports after negotiations in Islamabad ended without agree... Read More


U.S., Iran likely to resume talks soon: WSJ

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Regional efforts are underway to bring United States and Iran back to the negotiating table after talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough. According to The Wall Stree... Read More


Trump warns China of "big problems" over possible arms to Iran

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Donald Trump warned that China would face "big problems" if it moves forward with supplying weapons to Iran, amid heightened tensions following a fragile ceasefire. Trump's r... Read More


Australia names first female army chief in landmark military appointment

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Australia has appointed General Susan Coyle as the new Chief of the Army, making her the first woman to lead one of the country's main military branches. The government confi... Read More