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NewsDesk MC April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 civil service exams, daily wage workers, economic impact Pakistan, energy crisis, fuel shortage, gas crisis, geopolitical tensions, government policy, hostel eviction, informal sector workers, Islamabad lockdown, labour crisis, Lahore exams, Middle East conflict, Pakistan economy, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, power outages, public frustration, public transport closure, Rawalpindi, security restrictions, Strait of Hormuz, urban disruption, US Iran talks

Islamabad Lockdown for US-Iran Talks Disrupts Livelihoods, Fuels Public Frustration

“A lockdown means no work and no work means no food,” said a labourer in Islamabad, reflecting growing anger over

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NewsDesk MC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Al Jabur, artillery shelling, Bekaa Valley strike, ceasefire violations, civilian casualties, conflict zone, cross border fighting, drone attack, Hezbollah rockets, Iran backed groups, Israel Katz, Israel military, Lebanese media, Lebanon Israel tensions, Middle East conflict, military operations, regional escalation, security situation, southern Lebanon, truce tensions

Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Kills One Despite Ceasefire Tensions

Beirut— An Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese

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NewsDesk MC April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 ceasefire extension, Conflict Resolution, diplomatic efforts, donald trump, geopolitical tensions, international mediation, Iran negotiations, Iran proposal, Islamabad talks, Middle East conflict, negotiation process, Pakistan diplomacy, Pakistan foreign policy, peace deal, regional stability, Shehbaz Sharif, South Asia diplomacy, US Iran ceasefire, US Iran relations

Pakistan Backs Ceasefire Extension in US-Iran Conflict, Urges Progress in Islamabad Talks

Islamabad— Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire in the conflict involving

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NewsDesk MC April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 ceasefire deadline, diplomatic tensions, donald trump, energy crisis, Geopolitics, global economy, global markets, International Relations, Iran blockade, Islamabad talks, jd vance, Middle East conflict, nuclear negotiations, oil prices, Pakistan mediation, peace negotiations, Sanctions Relief, security concerns, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran talks, war developments

U.S. Signals Optimism on Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Islamabad— The United States said it was optimistic that peace talks with Iran would proceed in Pakistan this week, while

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NewsDesk MC April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 economic analysis, Economic crisis, economic sanctions, energy markets, geopolitical risk, global oil supply, Gulf region, inflation surge, international trade, iran economy, iran trade deficit, maritime security, Middle East conflict, oil exports, rial depreciation, sanctions impact, Strait of Hormuz, supply chains, trade disruption, us naval blockade, war impact

Hormuz Blockade Pushes Iran’s Economy Toward Breaking Point

London — Iran’s war-strained economy is facing mounting pressure under a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising

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NewsDesk MC April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 breaking news, ceasefire expiry, diplomacy crisis, donald trump, energy markets, geopolitical tensions, global economy, International Relations, Iran negotiations, Iran news, Iran parliament, Iran US tensions, maritime blockade, Middle East conflict, military escalation, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, nuclear talks, political statement, Reuters style, US foreign policy, Washington Tehran

Iran Rejects U.S. Talks ‘Under Threats,’ Parliament Speaker Says

Tehran — Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States under pressure or threats, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

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NewsDesk MC April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 air traffic trends, airline capacity, airline revenues, Asia Europe corridor, Asian airlines, aviation economics, aviation industry, Cathay Pacific, Europe travel demand, flight disruptions, global travel, Gulf hubs, jet fuel prices, Korean Air, Middle East conflict, passenger demand, Qantas, route diversification, Singapore Airlines, transit hubs, travel advisories

Asia-Europe air traffic surges as Gulf disruptions redraw global routes

Hong Kong— Major Asian airlines are reporting a sharp rise in demand on European routes as travelers avoid disrupted Middle

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NewsDesk MC April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 ceasefire breach, CENTCOM, crude oil, donald trump, energy security, escalation, Geopolitics, global trade, Gulf of Oman, iran, maritime security, Middle East conflict, Military Tensions, naval blockade, naval operations, oil markets, sanctions, saudi arabia, shipping disruption, Strait of Hormuz, tanker routes, united states

Iran alleges US ceasefire breach after ship seizure, threatens retaliation

Tehran — Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire after a U.S. naval vessel fired on and seized

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NewsDesk MC April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 Beirut politics, Benjamin Netanyahu, ceasefire agreement, civilian return, diplomatic talks, displacement crisis, geopolitical conflict, hezbollah, humanitarian impact, Iran influence, Israel Lebanon ceasefire, Joseph Aoun, Lebanese sovereignty, lebanon, Middle East conflict, non state actors, regional tensions, security policy, southern Lebanon, US Mediation, war aftermath

Lebanon’s Aoun Asserts Sovereignty After Ceasefire With Israel

Beirut— Joseph Aoun said Lebanon would chart its own course and defend its sovereignty in his first address since a

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NewsDesk MC April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 aid workers, ceasefire violations, civilian casualties, conflict zone, displaced population, emergency response, Gaza City, Gaza Strip, human rights, humanitarian crisis, humanitarian law, infrastructure damage, international humanitarian law, Israel Hamas ceasefire, Israeli military, Mansoura water point, Middle East conflict, UN agencies, unicef, war aftermath, water infrastructure

UNICEF Condemns Killing of Gaza Water Truck Drivers, Urges Probe

Gaza City— UNICEF said on Friday that two contracted water truck drivers were killed by Israeli fire in northern Gaza,