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A bomb blast in Quetta, Pakistan's Balochistan province, killed over 20 people and injured more than 50. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on a moving train. Reporting from the scene, Kamal Hyder said "several houses and buildings adjacent to the railway line were severely damaged."
A big bomb blast on a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and hurt over 50. News reports said it derailed a cargo train and was followed by gunfire. This shocking event highlights the ongoing security concerns in the region.
Britain faces a long wait for a new prime minister, with government slowing down. Keir Starmer is pressing ahead with new plans, but his "lame duck status" risks policy paralysis. This political drama in Westminster means important decisions could be delayed for weeks or even months.
Trump said a peace deal is "largely negotiated" and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's Fars news agency disagreed, saying Trump's claim was "inconsistent with reality." Pakistan's army chief met with Iranian officials, and the talks showed "encouraging" progress toward ending the war.
It's still unclear what Trump and Iran have agreed to, if anything. Trump previously said, "There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" Now, reports suggest a deal might reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but big questions about Iran's nuclear program and missiles are apparently being delayed for later talks.
Iran agreed to give up its enriched uranium stockpile in a deal announced by President Trump. U.S. officials said this commitment is key to any initial agreement. Details on how Iran will hand over the uranium are still unclear, with more talks planned. This move is a long-sought goal for the U.S.
US Secretary of State Rubio meets PM Modi on Saturday, focusing on energy and trade. Rubio said "Washington was prepared to supply more energy" as India seeks to diversify imports after the Iran conflict disrupted global flows. They'll also discuss defense and technology, with the Quad meeting also on the agenda.
Japan's Trade Minister Akazawa had a quick chat with China's Commerce Minister Wang on Friday. Akazawa said, "I approached him and had a brief conversation." This was the first talk between ministers since November, after Japan's remarks on Taiwan upset China. Akazawa also shared Japan's worries about China's export limits on rare earth minerals.
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith is risking her political future by pushing for a vote on separating from Canada. Many Albertans feel Ottawa unfairly holds back their province's resources. While Smith says she wants unity, the separation idea has grown. Political scientist Lisa Young noted, "Federalists are not happy about having the referendum at all."
Big news! The U.S. and Iran are reporting progress on talks to end their war. Pakistan is helping mediate, and both sides say things are moving forward. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "There's been some progress done." They're hoping to have more to share in the next few days.
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen is close to a third term as PM after talks with rivals didn't work out. King Frederik X officially asked her to lead the next government. This means she's likely to continue leading the country, showing her strong position after the elections.
South Korea and the U.S. are clashing over Coupang, an online retailer. The trouble started after a data breach, leading to an investigation that escalated into a diplomatic issue because Coupang is a U.S.-incorporated company. American lawmakers warned that pushing U.S. firms out could let Chinese platforms fill the void, creating security risks.