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Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz; two ships hit by gunfire

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Tensions have escalated again in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran said it was tightening control over it warning mariners that the energy lifeline was again closed, as shipping sources said at least two vessels came under fire while trying to transit the waterway. It said this was in response to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports.

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US-Iran peace talks likely during weekend, says Trump

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Momentum is building toward US-Iran peace talks over the weekend following a possible agreement over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which he said would begin at 5 pm EST (10 pm GMT).

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US-Iran talks to end war likely to resume in two days says Trump

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Talks aimed at ending the Iran war could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, raising cautious hopes for a breakthrough even as a fragile ceasefire nears its expiry in the coming days.

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TALKS FAIL: US - Iran marathon talks end without deal

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement after marathon 21-hour talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad throwing the two-week Middle East ceasefire into doubt.

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FemTech Hub launches new platform for women's health education

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

The Women's Pavilion at Expo City Dubai, in partnership with Meem Foundation, American Hospital Dubai and PeriCare, has launched Her Health Majlis – an ongoing wellness series offering accessible, stigma-free education on women's health.

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All eyes on Islamabad as ‘make-or-break’ US–Iran talks set to begin

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

All eyes are on Pakistan's capital Islamabad as it hosts what are being described as “make-or-break” talks between the United States and Iran on Saturday, even as doubts persist over their prospects amid sharply divergent positions, ongoing violence in Lebanon, and renewed warnings from Donald Trump of intensified military action if diplomacy fails.

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DP World Foundation delivers 17,800 food boxes in 8 countries

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, has delivered 17,800 essential food supply boxes across eight international locations.

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Ceasefire stays fragile as Iran blocks Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Confusion over the scope of the newly announced US-Iran ceasefire and Israel's military campaign in Lebanon continued to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with industry operators adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach.

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'Big day for peace, Big money to be made': Trump

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has hailed the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran as a big day for world peace and said there is an opportunity to make big money.