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NewsDesk MC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Asia diplomacy, Beijing diplomacy, ceasefire extension, China foreign policy, conflict de escalation, crisis management, diplomatic efforts, donald trump, foreign ministry briefing, geopolitical tensions, global security, Guo Jiakun, International Relations, Iran negotiations, Middle East tensions, regional stability, strategic region, US blockade, US Iran ceasefire, war and peace

China Warns Middle East at ‘Critical Juncture’ After Trump Extends Ceasefire

Beijing — China warned that the Middle East is at a “critical juncture” between war and peace after U.S. President

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Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Could End Without Deal by Wednesday

Washington— Donald Trump said on Friday he may end the current ceasefire with Iran if a long-term agreement to halt

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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins Amid Violation Claims, Civilian Returns

Lebanon – A 10-day ceasefire between and took effect on Friday, prompting thousands of displaced civilians to return to southern

Russia Fortifies Oil Port Defenses After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Exports

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Russia Fortifies Oil Port Defenses After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Exports

Moscow — escalated further on Friday as Russia moved to strengthen air defenses around key oil export terminals in its

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U.S. Senate rebuffs bid to block Israel arms sales amid Democratic split

Washington— The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected two resolutions seeking to halt arms sales to Israel, though more than three

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Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV, Deepening Rift Over Iran Conflict

Washington— Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying the first American pontiff was “not doing a very good

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Kuwait Detains 24 in Crackdown on Alleged Terror Financing Network

Kuwait City — Kuwait has arrested 24 individuals, including five former lawmakers, in an investigation into the financing of terrorist

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NewsDesk MC April 11, 2026 Abbas Araghchi, ceasefire, Diplomacy, donald trump, Geopolitics, global energy crisis, hezbollah, iran sanctions, Islamabad negotiations, jd vance, Joseph Aoun, Lebanon conflict, maritime security, Middle East tensions, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Mojtaba Khamenei, nuclear program, oil markets, regional conflict, sanctions, Shehbaz Sharif, Strait of Hormuz, US foreign policy, US Iran talks

US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Face Uncertainty Over Lebanon Ceasefire, Sanctions Demands

Islamabad — The United States and Iran were set to begin negotiations in Islamabad on Saturday aimed at ending their

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Protesters Storm Kuwaiti Consulate in Basra After Deadly Rocket Strike

Basra— Protesters broke into the Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s southern city of Basra on Tuesday after a rocket attack from

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NewsDesk MC April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 ceasefire, Diplomacy, donald trump, economic impact, energy security, geopolitical risk, global economy, global trade, Gulf region, International Relations, iran, Israel Iran conflict, Keir Starmer, marco rubio, maritime routes, Middle East tensions, multinational talks, oil markets, shipping lanes, Strait of Hormuz, UK foreign policy, united kingdom, united states, Yvette Cooper

Starmer Heads to Gulf to Secure Hormuz Reopening After Ceasefire

London— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders aimed

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