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April 7, 2026 43 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait

PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.

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Global News
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Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran
NPR World 1m ago

Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran

Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to Trump's deadline on Iran
The Hindu International 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to Trump's deadline on Iran

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged "all warring parties" to observe a ceasefire everywhere ⁠for two weeks "to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war"

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India World
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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
BBC World 1m ago

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

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Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’

Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.

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Global News
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Thailand weighing overnight petrol station closures to save fuel: PM
The Hindu International 1m ago

Thailand weighing overnight petrol station closures to save fuel: PM

Anutin Charnvirakul, whose new cabinet was sworn in late April 6, told reporters in Bangkok that his government was weighing shutting down sales at petrol pumps from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., as early as April 20

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CNN World

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Dawn

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China Daily World

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Radio Free Asia

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