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Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy? Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy. How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war Chinese state media is polishing the narrative of the conflict in the Middle East for domestic audiences. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle, depicting the war as a Chinese martial arts fantasy. After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover? The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back. US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international body. An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks. US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro The State Department said it had formally reopened its embassy in Caracas after seven years. The US seized President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid in January and has since reestablished diplomatic ties. Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the area. It said the perpetrators had not been identified. Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks The stakes are high as Pakistan's government says it is prepared to mediate negotiations. The prospect of a protracted regional war would threaten 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. Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human rights violations.