Keywords: Peace talks


Oman urges the United States and Iran to make “painful concessions” to sustain peace talks

Oman has called on both the United States and Iran to make “painful concessions” in order to advance ongoing diplomatic negotiations and prevent further escalation of tensions between the two countries. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the appeal on social media platform X, stressing......

US denies agreement to unfreeze Iranian assets as peace talks begin in Islamabad

A senior United States official has rejected claims that Washington agreed to unfreeze Iranian financial assets, as diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East begin in Pakistan. The denial follows reports citing an unnamed Iranian source suggesting that the United States had......

European defense stocks fall as Ukraine peace hopes lift builders

European defense stocks dropped sharply on Friday after Ukraine’s chief negotiator signaled progress toward a potential peace deal with Russia, prompting investors to shift toward construction and materials companies expected to benefit from postwar rebuilding. Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview......

Asian markets waver as Israeli strikes test US-Iran ceasefire before Islamabad talks

Global markets posted broad gains Friday as investors showed cautious optimism ahead of high-stakes US-Iran peace talks set to begin Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The rebound remains fragile. Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten to shatter the two-week truce, and the Strait of Hormuz stays largely......

Afghanistan and Pakistan move toward dialogue in China-led peace talks

Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to explore a comprehensive approach to resolving their ongoing tensions following recent peace discussions hosted by China. The talks, held in the Chinese city of Urumqi, aimed to reduce hostilities and encourage both sides to pursue diplomatic solutions......

Turkey mediates between Iran and U.S. to encourage peace talks

Turkey is acting as an intermediary between Iran and the United States, facilitating messages to promote de-escalation and direct negotiations, Harun Armagan, vice chair of foreign affairs for President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, told Reuters on Wednesday. While details of the communications......

Ukraine urges EU to approve 90 billion Euro aid package amid ongoing war

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on the European Union to move forward with a proposed 90 billion euro financial support package, describing it as essential for Ukraine as it continues to confront Russian military pressure. The aid initiative, currently blocked by Hungary, is seen as a key element in......

Zelensky warns Iran war is stalling Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the conflict in Iran is disrupting peace negotiations over Ukraine and straining critical missile supplies needed to defend against Russian attacks. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to London on March 17, he said the situation raises serious concerns for......

Turkey ready to host next round of Russia-Ukraine talks

Turkey has confirmed its readiness to host the next round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Fidan emphasized the risks that the ongoing conflict poses to both regional stability and the......