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Conflict & Security April 20, 2026 267 stories in this edition

Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in the Strait of Hormuz

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Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in the Strait of Hormuz

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Since the start of the Iran war, US market sentiments have swung wildly, with a start to the earnings reporting season for big US companies helping to support stocks.

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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Sends Mixed Signals on Talks After U.S. Seizes Ship

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Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Sends Mixed Signals on Talks After U.S. Seizes Ship

An Iranian official vowed retaliation for the U.S. attack on an Iran-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran’s president said the war “benefits no one,” as an American delegation prepared for more peace talks.

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Iran-Israel war live: Uncertainty prevails over second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan

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Iran-Israel war live: Uncertainty prevails over second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan

Iran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breach, vows to 'soon respond' after U.S. destroyer hits cargo ship

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Uncertainty prevails over second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan

The Hindu International · 1m ago

Uncertainty prevails over second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan

The two sides are expected to meet in the coming days in Islamabad, for which Pakistani authorities have taken elaborate security measures

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Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north

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Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north

Japan warned of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt occurred in Pacific waters off its northern Iwate prefecture on Monday.

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Tight security in Islamabad as US-Iran talks set to go ahead

Security is on lockdown in Islamabad where preparations are being made for new US‑Iran talks.

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Explained: Why Japan Is Among The World's Most Earthquake-Prone Countries

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Explained: Why Japan Is Among The World's Most Earthquake-Prone Countries

Japan was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).

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