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Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks The stakes are high as Islamabad says it is prepared to mediate negotiations, with the prospect of a protracted regional war threatening Pakistan's economy and security. Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were killed in a collision. Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore and Australia as Germany aims to build ties with middle powers in the Asia Pacific while warning global order is coming apart. Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying he and Finland's Stubb are on the same page. EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties. How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill The legislation, introduced by Israel's far-right government, aims to expand the death penalty as a means of deterrence. The Knesset, Israel's parliament, is expected to vote on the bill this week. Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, would be the first by a sitting leader of Taiwan's main opposition party in a decade. How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the island nation faces an acute energy crisis. Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency." Israeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety concerns. Authorities have banned large gatherings since the Iran war began.