![Two days before crucial Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Rome, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman makes a high-level visit to Tehran. [Image via AFP].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4593031-145666727.webp "Two days before crucial Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Rome, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman makes a high-level visit to Tehran. [Image via AFP].")
Two days before Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Rome, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman makes a high-level visit to Tehran.
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Iran resists US push to transfer uranium abroad as Muscat talks stall; Rome set to host next round amid rising tensions.
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Israeli strike hits Gaza’s last active hospital, halting operations amid ceasefire talks; hundreds of patients evacuated.
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Pakistan seeks Iran’s help after brutal murder of eight Pakistani nationals in Mehrestan; probe and repatriation underway.
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US, Saudi Arabia to sign preliminary agreement on civil nuclear cooperation to advance Riyadh’s energy goals.
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Iran warns of expelling UN inspectors amid US talks in Oman, citing threats; tensions rise over nuclear programme.
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Iran agrees to indirect nuclear talks with the US, with Oman mediating amid rising tensions and international reactions.
![UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/pak1744208613-0.webp "pak1744208613-0")
UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
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UAE eases visa rules for Pakistani citizens, introducing a 5-year multiple-entry visa, boosting travel and business opportunities.
Pakistan and Turkiye sign a joint bidding agreement for offshore oil exploration, while NRL uncovers copper-gold reserves.