LND topic: pakistan-turkey page 1

pakistan turkey

Who Controls the Strait? Iran’s New Toll Plan Sparks Global Concern

April 8, 2026

Iran is pushing a bold idea in ongoing war talks: charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. This strait isn’t just any route—it’s a global lifeline. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil moves through here, along with food

politics

Pakistan’s tightrope walk in US-Iran tensions

April 8, 2026

Pakistan finds itself stuck in the middle as Washington and Tehran inch closer to open conflict. Two officials from Islamabad revealed that backchannel talks between the US and Iran are still alive, despite recent airstrikes and rising threats. One security source pointed out that Iran’s missile str

politics

U. N. Peace Worker Heads to Iran as Truce Talks Loom

April 8, 2026

A United Nations representative recently appointed to help end the Iran conflict is scheduled to travel to Tehran, though the visit depends on safety and travel details being sorted out first. The envoy, a long-time U. N. diplomat, left for the Middle East this week, but officials haven’t shared any

politics

Russia Helps Iran Plan Attacks with Satellites and Cyber Tools

April 7, 2026

Russia has been using its satellites to take close pictures of many military bases and important places in the Middle East. These images were shared with Iran so it could target U. S. forces and other sites more accurately. A report from Ukrainian intelligence says the satellite work happened

politics

Trump’s Ultimatum: Bombing Iran or Face War Crimes?

April 7, 2026

The United States is on the edge of a new crisis. President Donald Trump has announced that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a specific deadline, Washington will launch an extensive bombing campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure. The strike would include bridges and power plants that

politics

Four Killed in Fresh Gaza Violence as Ceasefire Talks Drag On

April 6, 2026

On a quiet street in Gaza City, four people lost their lives Sunday when an Israeli airstrike hit a group near Jaffa Street. Local health workers confirmed the deaths but said little about the victims beyond their numbers. The Israeli military stayed silent on the incident, leaving questions unanswe

politics

A Mother’s Plea: The Man Still Held After 20 Years Without Trial

April 3, 2026

In a quiet corner of Pakistan back in 2007, a 40-year-old Afghan was taken by U. S. forces. No court ever found him guilty of anything, yet Mohammad Rahim now sits in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay, marking his 20th year behind bars. His mother, Safora Yousufzai, now in her own later years, has written a ple

crime

Bali’s Crime Boss Delay: What’s Really Going On?

April 3, 2026

A Scottish man accused of running a major international drug ring got a surprise second delay in his deportation from Bali this week. Authorities had planned to send him to Spain last Thursday, but suddenly pulled him off the flight—again—without giving a clear reason. While officials won’t explain,

politics

Ukraine Shares Sea Defense Tricks for Tough Waters

April 3, 2026

After years of fighting in the Black Sea, Ukraine has figured out ways to keep ships moving despite enemy attacks. Now the country’s president wants to help others do the same in a different hotspot: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman sees millions of barrels of oil pas

politics

What Trump might say about the Iran situation and why people aren't convinced

April 2, 2026

The American president is set to address the nation tonight, claiming the recent military actions against Iran have achieved their goals. He plans to share that U. S. forces have severely weakened Iran's naval power and missile capabilities, while preventing the country from developing nuclear weapo