Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Extends Rule With Sixth Term in Djibouti
Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth term in office after official results showed him winning 97.81 percent of the vote in Friday’s presidential election, extending the rule of a leader who has remained in power since 1999. His only challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, received 2.19 percent.
April 11, 2026
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Iran and US Open Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad on Day 43 of Conflict
Senior Iranian officials led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for high level ceasefire talks with the United States, opening the most senior direct contact between Washington and Tehran in years as both sides try to steady a fragile truce. The US delegation is being led by Vice President JD Vance, with special envoy Steve Witkoff also taking part in the negotiations.
April 11, 2026
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China Accused of Planning Covert Arms Supply to Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks
US media reports suggest Beijing may be preparing to send air defense systems to Tehran, even as diplomatic efforts continue between the United States and Iran.
April 11, 2026
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Pakistan Navy Rescues 18 Sailors, Including Bangladeshis, from Arabian Sea Cargo Ship
A multinational crew was safely evacuated from a distress-hit vessel in the North Arabian Sea, with authorities confirming the presence of Bangladeshi nationals among those rescued.
April 10, 2026
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Bangladeshi Ship Denied Clearance to Cross Strait of Hormuz Despite Ceasefire
‘Banglar Joyjatra’ remains stranded near the strategic waterway as Iran enforces strict transit controls under post-conflict protocols.
April 10, 2026
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Ceasefire Under Pressure on Day 41 as Fighting Continues Across Middle East
Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after a wave of Israeli air strikes killed at least 254 people and injured more than 1,100 in a single day, marking one of the deadliest escalations since the start of the regional war.
April 9, 2026
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Trump Warns of “More Powerful” Attacks if Ceasefire Terms Are Violated
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that failure to fully implement the Iran ceasefire agreement could trigger unprecedented military action, as tensions remain high despite a temporary truce.
April 9, 2026
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China Played Key Role in Bringing Iran to Ceasefire, Trump Suggests
Beijing’s quiet diplomacy may have pushed Tehran toward talks amid rising global pressure.
April 8, 2026
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Mixed Reactions Across Gulf as Iran–US Ceasefire Raises Hope and Doubts
Gulf and Arab nations have welcomed the temporary ceasefire between Iran and United States, urging immediate negotiations to secure a permanent end to the conflict.