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25 April

Iranian youths walk past a state building covered with a giant anti-US billboard depicting a symbolic image of the destroyed USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) aircraft carrier in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 28, 2026.

US Envoys Heading to Pakistan for Uncertain Iran Talks

US envoys headed to the Pakistan on Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain.

24 April

Middle East

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the US military and the Japanese Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Rules Out Striking Iran With Nuclear Weapon

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.

23 April

Middle East

Damaged buildings are seen in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Dahieh in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 19, 2026, after Israeli strikes and days after a 10-day ceasefire took effect at midnight on April 17.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Iran Peace Talks Stall

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said Thursday, as the US remained at a standstill in negotiations with Iran to end the Middle East war.

23 April

Middle East

Israeli warplanes strike near the old Iranian embassy building in Beirut's southern suburbs in Beirut, Lebanon, on March 6, 2026, hitting a building adjacent to the former diplomatic site.

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon Meets Israel in Washington to Request Truce Extension

Israel and Lebanon hold a new round of talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days.

23 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Drone Defenses Boost Frontline Position

Ukraine's frontline position is "the strongest" it has been in a year due to a superiority in drones and enhanced air defense, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has said as Russian gains appear to be slowing.

23 April

Middle East

Flags of Alliance members flap in the wind outside NATO headquarters

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO ‘Will Always Defend’ Turkey: Chief Says

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance would do "what's necessary to defend" its members including Turkey after intercepting four missiles fired from Iran and head into Turkish air space over the past weeks.

22 April

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran War Means More Orders for US Defense Giants

US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world.

22 April

Middle East

Iranian soldiers carrying green flags march past a reviewing stand holding Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders during a ceremony in Shahrud, Iran, on November 11, 2006. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended the joint military ceremony at the base of the 58th Takavar Division to review provincial armed forces units and observe tactical training exercises. (Photo by Hossein Fatemi / Middle East Images via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 on Charges Related to War: NGO

Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war, an NGO said.

22 April

Middle East

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Extends Ceasefire, Says Giving Iran Time to Negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.

21 April

Arms

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push

Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.

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