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US-Iran Talks Pause: Qatar says the US-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan need “more time,” after Trump postponed planned attacks following Gulf leader pressure—keeping the region’s ceasefire fragile but alive. Pakistan Security & Diplomacy: Pakistan claims 22 militants killed in a northwest operation and says it’s ready to respond to any threat, while also holding strategic stability talks with Russia in Moscow. Pakistan Economy & Infrastructure: Pakistan and AIIB sign a $320m deal to rebuild the N-5 highway, as IMF pressure on taxes and circular debt continues. India-Pakistan Airspace Tension: Pakistan extends its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until June 24, a fresh hit to airline schedules. Qatar’s Soft Power: Qatar spotlights museums as tourism anchors on International Museum Day, while Qatar Airways moves to restore more Cape Town flights. Oman Science Push: Oman signs a CERN scientific cooperation deal and backs global health emergency readiness at the WHA in Geneva. Sports—Sylhet Test: Bangladesh are three wickets from a series sweep; Pakistan need 121 more runs with Rizwan still unbeaten. India-Afghanistan Cricket: India rests Bumrah and Jadeja for the one-off Test; KL Rahul replaces Pant as vice-captain.

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