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US-Iran historic peace talks in Islamabad today
Long-awaited peace talks between the United States and Iran are being held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, today, Saturday, April 11. The US side is being led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran is being led by the country's Parliament Speaker Baqer Ghalibaf. The talks began around 7:00 pm Bangladesh time, Al Jazeera has reported.
Uncertainty looms over US-Iran high-stakes talks in Islamabad
Uncertainty is mounting ahead of high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, aimed at ending a six-week conflict.
Iran to enter talks with ‘complete distrust’ of US: Abbas Araghchi
Iran will enter today's talks with the United States with “complete distrust,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, underscoring deep tensions ahead of high-level negotiations.
Air Arabia resumes limited international flights amid regional tensions
UAE-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has resumed international flight operations on a limited scale from Saturday (April 11), following disruptions caused by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei seriously injured in joint Israel-US strike
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been seriously injured in a joint Israeli and US strike, reports Reuters, citing three sources close to him.
China may supply air defence systems to Iran
China is reportedly preparing to supply new air defence systems to Iran, a move that could further heighten tensions in the Middle East, according to a US intelligence assessment cited by CNN.
Strait of Hormuz to reopen very soon:Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “very soon,” with or without Iran’s consent.
Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic lunar orbit mission
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission safely returned to Earth on Saturday (April 11), completing a historic journey around the Moon in a major milestone for human space exploration.
18 crew members including Bangladeshis rescue by Pakistan navy in Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy has rescued 18 sailors, including Bangladeshis, from a commercial ship in distress in the North Arabian Sea. The Pakistan Navy said in a statement on Friday.
21 Bangladeshis detained at resort in Thailand
22 illegal immigrants, including 21 Bangladeshis and a Myanmar national, have been arrested from a seaside resort owned by a retired government official in Thailand's Chana district. It is known that they were planning to smuggle them to Malaysia from there. Thai media outlet Bangkok Post reported this news.