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Pakistan says the US and Iran are close to a basic interim deal to end the war and reopen the Hormuz Strait, with a two-phase framework: an immediate ceasefire and shipping resumption, followed by talks on Iran’s nuclear program; Tehran would demand unfrozen assets and a longer enrichment moratorium, while Washington seeks broader settlement, but gaps remain and the risk of renewed fighting persists.
The United States and Iran are slated for a new round of ceasefire talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan mediating, as a fragile two-week truce nears expiration and both sides signal hard-line positions amid rising regional tensions.
Asia-Pacific stocks opened mixed as traders weighed fragile hopes for a Middle East ceasefire against rising U.S.–Iran tensions after Trump warned of escalation; major indices showed gains in Japan and Hong Kong while others slipped, with oil prices moving and a notable HK IPO (Victory Giant) rallying on its listing. Despite geopolitical risk, investors remained cautiously optimistic in the near term, with U.S. stock futures modestly higher.
Following the collapse of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan, President Trump said the U.S. Navy would immediately blockade ships in international waters through the Strait of Hormuz to interdict vessels paying Iran’s tolls, a move that could roil global oil markets; Iran said the strait remains open for non-military traffic but would respond to military vessels, and the talks stalled over nuclear-related demands with no clear path forward before the ceasefire expires.
Senior Iranian officials arrived in Islamabad to hold ceasefire talks with the United States, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi, as Washington’s delegation including Vice President JD Vance signals openness to negotiations; violence continues across Lebanon, Gaza, and the wider region, and Iran's internet outage has surpassed 1,000 hours ahead of an April 21 ceasefire deadline.
Ahead of a UN Security Council vote on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, Iran's IRGC reportedly pressed a hardline package of demands (closing US bases in the Gulf, reparations, tanker fees in the strait, no limits on Iran’s missile program, sanctions relief, and an end to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah) that US officials dismissed as unrealistic; diplomacy is being conducted indirectly. In parallel, Israel reportedly struck Isfahan’s Underwater Research Center; the Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan and is deploying Marines, while a UN draft resolution contemplates authorized use of force to reopen Hormuz, facing opposition. The State Department has issued a worldwide travel warning amid ongoing regional tensions.
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU, was shot in his Moscow apartment; investigators gave few details on his condition. The Kremlin swiftly blamed Ukraine amid stalled ceasefire talks in Abu Dhabi, though no evidence has been released. Alekseyev helped crush the Wagner Group rebellion and had appeared on video with Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin before Prigozhin’s death, fueling speculation of domestic rivalries. Western officials questioned Kyiv’s involvement, noting such attacks on Kremlin insiders are unusual. The incident highlights the volatility surrounding Russia’s war in Ukraine and follows other fatal attacks on Russian military figures.
Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks to resume a ceasefire after 16 days of border clashes that have resulted in at least 86 deaths and displacements, with international concern expressed by the US and efforts by ASEAN to de-escalate the conflict.
Israel has threatened 'enemies everywhere' following a strike against Hamas in Qatar, where Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya survived an attack on his villa amid ongoing tensions and indirect ceasefire negotiations.
Israel launched missile strikes on Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders amid ongoing Gaza conflict, drawing widespread international condemnation and raising concerns over regional stability and sovereignty violations.
President Trump has shifted from optimistic negotiations to urging Israel to escalate its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, citing the breakdown of ceasefire talks and a worsening humanitarian crisis, while regional and international actors continue to seek a resolution.
Following recent ceasefire talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine engaged in drone attacks, resulting in casualties and damage in cities like Odesa and Kharkiv. The talks yielded limited progress, with both sides exchanging prisoners but no significant steps toward peace, amid ongoing hostilities and international pressure for a resolution.
Russia and Ukraine discussed prisoner exchanges in Istanbul but made little progress on a ceasefire or peace agreement, with Ukraine proposing a leader meeting and Russia emphasizing short ceasefires for body retrieval; talks focused on humanitarian issues and prisoner swaps amid ongoing conflict.
Russia and Ukraine are escalating their drone attacks ahead of potential ceasefire negotiations, with both sides increasing the scale and intensity of strikes, and Ukraine seeking to expand its drone capabilities while diplomatic efforts continue amidst ongoing conflict.
Russia claimed to have shot down over 132 Ukrainian drones over Moscow and surrounding regions, prompting airport disruptions, while Ukraine reported downing 25 Russian drones. Both sides continue long-range drone strikes amid stalled ceasefire negotiations, with Ukraine proposing new talks and prisoner exchanges to achieve peace.