Maritime and shipping

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) greeting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi before their meeting in Islamabad on April 25. Mr Araqchi flew out of the Pakistani capital following their talks.

Trump cancels envoys’ Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) greeting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi before their meeting in Islamabad on April 25. Mr Araqchi flew out of the Pakistani capital following their talks.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 25, 2026

This handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (C-R) and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (2ndL) walking with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) upon his arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad. Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, ahead of planned Iran-US peace negotiations. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /Pakistan's Prime Minister Office " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Oil tanker arrives at Iraq’s ports: Official

The oil tanker HELGA waiting to load crude oil at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals, near Basra, on April 24.

Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, raising hopes for US peace talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (centre) arrives at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad on April 24.

Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters

US President Donald Trump told Reuters he did not know what the Iranians' offer would be.

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An Indonesian minister floated the idea of a Malacca Strait levy. It sank within 24 hours

Indonesia's walk back on Strait of Malacca toll has exposed mixed signals and policy confusion, some say.

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The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.

Trump says US in no rush but ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran

The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.

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