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Islamabad lockdown stretches, residents feel strain as US-Iran talks in limbo

  • White House says delegation will not travel Wednesday as ceasefire extended amid uncertainty
  • Capital faces disruptions as Pakistan awaits Iran decision on whether it will join negotiations
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Pakistan warns of ‘decisive response’ after Indian military remarks on Pahalgam anniversary

  • Ataullah Tarar issues warning after top Indian general speaks of preparing for a ‘future Sindoor’
  • He blames New Delhi for involvement in militant attacks in Pakistan, an allegation India denies
By Iqra Hussain ·

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In southwest Pakistan, a teenage girl defies norms to play the benju instrument

  • Benju is traditional instrument central to Baloch culture rarely played by women
  • Yasmeen Baloch, 15, is challenging gender barriers in Balochistan’s music scene
By Saadullah Akhtar ·

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White House says US delegation won’t travel to Pakistan today as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

  • Washington says awaiting “unified proposal” from Tehran before next round of talks
  • Ceasefire extended but diplomacy remains uncertain as Iran decision pending
By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms sweep Saudi Arabia

  • Warning of flash floods, hail, strong winds until Friday
  • Remote learning is triggered in affected governorates
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Iranians have long sought work and relative stability in Turkiye, as war could force some to return

  • Haghshenas and her husband moved to Turkiye five years ago with their then-teenage daughters
  • Turkiye has not seen an influx of refugees, as most Iranians have sought safety within their country
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Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv

  • The Druzhba pipeline has become one of the most politically charged pieces of infrastructure in Europe
  • Pumping began at 0935 GMT, an industry source said, asking not to be named
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Oil rises 3% on renewed US-Iran tension

  • Iran’s announcement that it would ‌open Hormuz had sent stocks and bonds surging on ​Friday and oil prices down
By Reuters - Arab News ·

Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves

  • Alaves, sitting one point above the relegation zone, pulled one closer with a goal by Toni Martínez in second-half stoppage time
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Book Review: ‘The Four Agreements’

  • Don Miguel Ruiz presents a compact guide to personal freedom rooted in Toltec tradition
By Ghadi Joudah ·