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March 29, 2026 20 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans

ISLAMABAD/TEL AVIV, March 29 - Pakistan said on Sunday it was preparing to host \"meaningful talks\" to end the conflict over Iran in coming days even though Tehran earlier accused Washington of preparing a land assault while seeking negotiations.

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'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

JD Vance has taken a cautious approach to the Iran war, while Marco Rubio has aligned himself closely with Trump’s hawkish stance.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy visiting Jordan for next leg of Gulf 'security' talks amid Iran war

Kyiv has offered its air-defence expertise and drone technology to countries in the region seeking to counter Iran's drone attacks.

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Southeast Asia · channelnewsasia.com

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans

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'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

JD Vance has taken a cautious approach to the Iran war, while Marco Rubio has aligned himself closely with Trump’s hawkish stance.

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Southeast Asia World

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy visiting Jordan for next leg of Gulf 'security' talks amid Iran war

Kyiv has offered its air-defence expertise and drone technology to countries in the region seeking to counter Iran's drone attacks.

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Israeli PM says ordered military to 'further expand' security zone in Lebanon

Netanyahu said that Hezbollah still retained "residual capabilities" to fire rockets at Israel, but the group had been severely hit by Israeli forces.

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Pakistan hosts Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Pakistan has emerged as a key facilitator between Iran and the United States as their war drags on, serving as an intermediary for messages between the two sides.

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Indonesia eyes savings of $3 billion from cut in free meal programme

The measure was taken in response to price pressures from the Iran war.

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