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                <title>Pakistan military chief arrives in Iran ahead of second US–Iran peace talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times 
 
ISLAMABAD/ TEHRAN - Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, stepping up Islamabad’s medi...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pakistan-military-chief-arrives-in-iran-ahead-of-second-us%E2%80%93iran-peace-talks</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pakistan-military-chief-arrives-in-iran-ahead-of-second-us%E2%80%93iran-peace-talks</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:52:41 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Iran warns of wider trade disruption if US Naval blockade continues</title>
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                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-warningApril15</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-warningApril15</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:18:10 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>War, Pressure, and Fallout: Trump Faces Growing Global Isolation</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
WASHINGTON - A growing rift between the United States and its traditional allies is reshaping global dipl...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-isolate-april</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-isolate-april</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:51:56 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>What is happening?, Why Pakistan PM departs for Saudi, Qatar, Türkiye as US–Iran talks set to resume</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Prime Minister </description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Sharif-April15</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Sharif-April15</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:26 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US-Iran peace talks likely in next 48 hours in Islamabad, Trump hints</title>
                <description>By Our Correspondents 
 
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump has indicated that peace talks between Washington and Te...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-April15</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-April15</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:23:41 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Saudi Arabia announces $3 billion additional support for Pakistan, extends $5 billion deposit as reserves strengthen</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has received a major boost to its external financing position after Saudi Arabia a...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Saudi-3-billionD</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Saudi-3-billionD</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:49:31 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US preparing for possible new Iran peace talks before ceasefire deadline ends on April 21: Report</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
WASHINGTON - The United States is preparing for a possible second round of high-stakes negotiations with...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-newtalks</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-newtalks</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:59:25 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan rallies global support for diplomacy as regional powers back Islamabad talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has intensified diplomatic engagement...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Regional-powers-supportPakistan</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Regional-powers-supportPakistan</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:36:17 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>China warns US military deployment, Iran blockade ‘dangerous and irresponsible.’</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
BEIJING - China has sharply criticized recent US military actions targeting Iran, warning that escalating measures risk undermining a fragile cea...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-US-Blockade</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-US-Blockade</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:25:08 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Iran estimates $270 billion in damages from US-Israeli aggression, says figure not final</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
TEHRAN - Iran has placed its preliminary estimate of damages from what it describes as unprovoked US-Isra...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-%24270b-damages</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-%24270b-damages</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:48:50 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan’s Diplomatic Overture: Mediating Between Rivals in a Fractured World</title>
                <description>By Sara Nazir
In today’s deeply divided international environment, countries that are not global superpowers are often overlooked in major diplomatic efforts. Yet, the recent initiati...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-talks-april</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-talks-april</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:23 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles from Naval Destroyer, KCNA Reports</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times 
SEOUL — North Korea has conducted a fresh round of missile tests from a naval destroyer, state media reported, as the country continues to advance its ma...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NorthKorea-missile-april12</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NorthKorea-missile-april12</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:41:56 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>China backs Pakistan’s diplomatic push to end Middle East conflict</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times 
 
ISLAMABAD -  Pakistan and China on Monday reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region through dialogu...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-China-UK</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-China-UK</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:49:17 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan, China reaffirm strategic partnership after Islamabad talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times 
 
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-China-April13</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-China-April13</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:42:13 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Japan praises Pakistan’s role in US-Iran talks, backs peace efforts</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD - Japan has praised Pakistan’s diplo...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-Pakistan-peacetalks</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-Pakistan-peacetalks</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:52:03 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Islamabad Talks: What Happened, What Next - A Victory for Pakistan, Not a Failure</title>
                <description>By Khushal Khan
Opinion Piece – April 13, 2026
 
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                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Islamaabad-talks-02</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Islamaabad-talks-02</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:41:46 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>&#039;Now it&#039;s up to America to earn our trust&#039;: Iran&#039;s top negotiator sets terms after Islamabad talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
TEHRAN - The ball is now in America's court to earn Iran's trust after high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, Iranian Parliam...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-speaker-Ghalibaf</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-speaker-Ghalibaf</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:11:55 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>&#039;31 hours, no deal but no failure:&#039; Pakistan played key role as US-Iran talks made &#039;serious progress&#039; despite complexities&#039;</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times 
 
ISLAMABAD - The United States and Iran made "serious progress" during 31 hours of continuous diplomacy in Islamaba...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-Islamabadtalksended</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-Islamabadtalksended</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:48:39 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal as Iran says &#039;No Agreement in Single Meeting Is Natural&#039;</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD - High-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, concluded early Sunday without a breakthrough agree...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-talksended</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-talksended</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:36:18 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Iran says US talks in Islamabad continue despite differences after 14-hour session</title>
                <description>By Zahid Shah
 
ISLAMABAD - Iran said negotiations with the United States, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, are ongoing despite differences, as a fresh round of trilateral ta...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-talkconcluded</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-talkconcluded</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:48:46 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Islamabad emerges as diplomatic hub: World watches Pakistan as breakthrough looms in US-Iran talks</title>
                <description>By Zahid Shah 
 
ISLAMABAD - For the first time in decades, the world’s eyes are fixed on Islamabad, not because of war or instability, but because Pakistan has...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/World-watching-Pakistan</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/World-watching-Pakistan</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:10:45 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Saudi Arabia announces arrival of Pakistani military forces under joint defense pact</title>
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By The South Asia Times
 
RIYADH – The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the arrival of a Pakist...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Saudi-April</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Saudi-April</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:31:37 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US-Iran talks enter second day in Islamabad amid signs of cautious progress</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD – A fresh round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran continued into a secon...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/us-iran-talks-enter-second-day-in-islamabad-amid-signs-of-cautious-progress</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/us-iran-talks-enter-second-day-in-islamabad-amid-signs-of-cautious-progress</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:54:14 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan PM Sharif hosts Iranian delegation as ‘Islamabad Talks 2026’ aim to advance US-Iran peace efforts</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan hosted a high-level Iranian delegation on Saturday as part of the ongoing &ld...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/PM-Sharif-Irandelegation</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/PM-Sharif-Irandelegation</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:02:32 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US-Iran talks begin in Islamabad as Pakistan PM meets Vance and Iranian delegation</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD – High-stakes peace negotiations between the United States and Iran officially commenced Saturday a...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-Talksbegin</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-Talksbegin</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:34:06 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for historic Iran talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD  - United States Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan's capital on Saturday morning to lead the American delegati...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/VP-US-April11</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/VP-US-April11</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:09:09 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>&quot;Iran sets preconditions for direct talks with US as 70-member delegation arrives in Islamabad, Iranian media claims</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
TEHRAN - Iranian and American negotiating teams are scheduled to hold talks Saturday afternoon at the Serena Hotel in Pa...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-Apriltalks</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-Apriltalks</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:27:13 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Did Netanyahu Start the Iran War to Escape Prison? Corruption Trial Delay Raises Eyebrows&quot;</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
JERUSALEM – As the world watches historic peace talks unfold in Islamabad, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Netanyahu-corruption-war</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Netanyahu-corruption-war</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:52:33 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Iranian delegation led by Qalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks as Vance en route</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD – A high-powered Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in P...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-delegation-April11</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-delegation-April11</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:24:00 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm strategic economic partnership in high-level Islamabad talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and str...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Saudi-april11</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Saudi-april11</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:07:58 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US Vice President heads to Islamabad for Iran talks, expresses optimism</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
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                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-VP-April</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-VP-April</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:54:29 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>&#039;UN Security Council Is the best guarantor for Iran,&#039; says former Pakistani Ambassador as Islamabad talks loom</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD – As the world awaits high-stakes peace negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-UNSC-April10</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-UNSC-April10</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:55:38 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Manipur’s Unfinished War: When Suppressed Conflict Returns with Firepower</title>
                <description>By Sarah Saeed
The renewed violence in Manipur is not a breakdown of peace. It is the exposure of a peace that never truly existed. The recent killings, triggered by the use of rocket-type...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Manipur-india-april</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Manipur-india-april</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:45:32 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>&#039;Israel trying to derail peace talks,&#039; US official says as Islamabad hosts US-Iran negotiations</title>
                <description>By Our Correspondent
 
WASHINGTON - As the world waits for US and Iranian delegations to arrive in Pakistan's capital for landmark peace talk...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Israel-Lebanon-April10</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Israel-Lebanon-April10</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:05:11 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan announces &#039;Visa-on-Arrival&#039; for delegates as Islamabad talks 2026 approach</title>
                <description>By Zahid Shah 
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                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Visa-arrival-Pakistan</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Visa-arrival-Pakistan</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:35:14 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Australia PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges Israel to halt Lebanon strikes</title>
                <description> 
An...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Australia-albanese-april</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Australia-albanese-april</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:27:36 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Over 27 million Pakistani ID cards expired as NADRA urges citizens to renew documents</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
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                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ID-cards</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ID-cards</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:15:18 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US and Iran to hold &#039;direct&#039; talks in Islamabad for permanent ceasefire</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD - American and Iranian delegations will hold direct face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan's capital beginning...</description>

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                <title>‘Vishwaguru exposed’: Indian media, politicians stung as Pakistan takes center stage in US-Iran ceasefire</title>
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NEW DELHI / ISLAMABAD -  As the world breathes a collective sigh of relief over a two-week ceasefire between the United States...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-India-April9</link>
                <author>The south</author>
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                <author>The south</author>
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                <title>5,500-year-old salt production site unearthed in North Korea, rewriting ancient civilisation narrative</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
PYONGYANG – Archaeologists have discovered Bronze Age and Neolithic salt production facilities in Nampo City,...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NK-SALT-SITE</link>
                <author>The south</author>
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                <title>Pakistan&#039;s Imran Khan suffers &#039;major impairment&#039; in eye as lawyer meets jailed Ex-PM amid political turmoil</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost approximately 85 percent of vision in his rig...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Imran-Khan-April9</link>
                <author>The south</author>
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                <title>Pakistan PM thanks China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye as ceasefire violations reported ahead of Islamabad talks</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD -  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended deepest gratitude to China, Saudi Arabia, Tur...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/sharif-thanks-arpil</link>
                <author>The south</author>
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                <title>From Conflict to Ceasefire: “Mark-e-Haq 2.0” Showcased as Pakistan’s Diplomatic Victory</title>
                <description>By Khushal Khan
 
There are moments when history pivots on a single phone call. For Pa...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-victory-April8</link>
                <author>The south</author>
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                <title>Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with US, President Pezeshkian thanks Pakistan</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
ISLAMABAD - Iran has formally confirmed it will participate in peace negotiations with the United States scheduled...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-Thanks-Pakistannn</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-Thanks-Pakistannn</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>UN Security Council fails to pass a resolution on forcefully opening the Strait of Hormuz as China and Russia veto it</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
NEW YORK - The United Nations Security Council has failed to adopt a resolution aimed at improving security and ensuring freedom of navigation in...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/UNSC-Iran-China</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/UNSC-Iran-China</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:51:43 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles as Seoul calls emergency security meeting</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
 
SEOUL - North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missil...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NorthKorea-missile-april</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NorthKorea-missile-april</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:43:08 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Iran thanks Pakistan , announces ceasefire and halt to strikes</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Minister </description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/IRAN-PAKISTAN=FM</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/IRAN-PAKISTAN=FM</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:03:44 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>Pakistan’s diplomacy praised as Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim welcomes Iran-US peace breakthrough</title>
                <description>By The South Asia Times
Kuala Lumpur  - Malaysian Prime Ministe...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Malaysia-US-APRIL</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Malaysia-US-APRIL</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:39:31 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title>US and Iran Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Peace Talks Set for April 10 in Islamabad, Pakistan PM Announces</title>
                <description> 
By Zahid Shah 
ISLAMABAD – In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and...</description>

                <link>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-US-April8</link>
                <author>The south</author>
                <guid>https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-US-April8</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:55:01 +0500</pubDate>
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