Barcelona moves nine points clear in La Liga

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:28 AM

Madrid, April 12 (IANS) FC Barcelona moved nine points clear at the top of La Liga after a 4-1 home win over Espanyol in a Catalan derby and Real Madrid's 1-1 draw at home to Girona.

Trump backs ‘final offer’ after Iran talks fail

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:27 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump was closely involved in high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran and has backed a “final and best offer” to Tehran after negotiations in Islamabad collapsed without agreement, Vice President J D Vance said.

We have not forgotten US breaches: Iran hardens stand amid peace talks

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:25 AM

Tehran, April 12 (IANS) Iran has taken a firm stance amid ongoing negotiations with the US, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declaring that the country “has not forgotten and will not forget” past breaches of promise by the United States, underscoring deep mistrust even as talks continue in Islamabad.

No deal in US-Iran talks, says JD Vance

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:25 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance said negotiations with Iran failed to produce an agreement after more than 20 hours of talks in Islamabad, warning that Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s terms was “bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America.”

US media track marathon Iran talks, tensions

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US media coverage of the ongoing Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday focused on prolonged negotiations, deep divisions over key issues, and heavy security measures surrounding the high-level meetings in the Pakistani Capital.