Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal.
The U.S. and Israel began the war on February 28 with aerial bombardments of Iran.
Some observers say China's energetic Middle East diplomacy is more theatre than statecraft.
The two sides also exchanged views on Afghanistan’s economic recovery and discussed prospects for integrating the country into broader regional connectivity initiatives.
Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely be in Pakistan again as it has emerged as the "only mediator"...
Vice President JD Vance said on Friday he was looking forward to having positive negotiations with Iran as he left for talks in Pakistan with a...
Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, described the latest round of talks as a positive step forward.
Both sides concluded by emphasizing the need to build mutual trust, deepen bilateral cooperation, and expand regional partnerships.
The visit comes before the U.S. decision on whether to extend sanctions relief on Russian oil, which expires on April 11 and could also be on...
Khalilzad described these steps as positive, adding that the US president had reportedly agreed to delay a previously threatened escalation.
The ceasefire could be extended if additional time was required for talks, the report said.
China has positioned itself as a facilitator, aiming to create conditions for dialogue and provide a platform for negotiations.
Dar said all sides had expressed confidence in Pakistan’s role, adding that China "fully supports" the initiative.
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions, including Pakistan’s ongoing military campaign, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, against Afghanistan.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the meeting would seek to establish a mechanism aimed at de-escalation.
Talks with Iran were still under way, Leavitt said. "Talks continue. They are productive, as the president said on Monday, and they continue to be," she...
China’s special envoy for Afghanistan is actively shuttling between Kabul and Islamabad to encourage dialogue and reconciliation.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Office also clarified that a delegation that recently visited Afghanistan for talks with Afghan officials was not an official mission of the Pakistani government,...
The U.S. has been spearheading diplomatic efforts to end the war, launched nearly four years ago by the Kremlin's invasion of its smaller neighbour, read the...