THE HINDU DATED 22nd APRIL 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 22nd APRIL 2026

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1.      U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as truce nears expiry

The lead story captures the uncertainty surrounding the proposed second round of U.S.-Iran talks as the temporary truce approaches its deadline. The immediate event is the absence of clear Iranian confirmation even though Pakistan says arrangements are in place. The logic of the situation is that both sides are using diplomacy and pressure simultaneously: Washington wants a broader “deal”, while Tehran refuses to negotiate under overt threats and blockades. The stand emerging from the report is that the ceasefire remains fragile because trust is minimal and both capitals are still speaking to domestic audiences as much as to each other. The gist is t