U.S., Iran Keep Dialogue Open After High-Stakes Talks End Without Breakthrough
Washington — The United States and Iran concluded their highest-level talks in decades without agreement but left the door open
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Pakistan Proposes Second Round of U.S.-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Islambad— Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days
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Vance Says Iran Must Act as U.S. Holds Firm on Nuclear Red Lines
Washington— U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington has laid out its conditions for ending the conflict with Iran and
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Germany’s Merz Presses Netanyahu to Halt Lebanon Fighting, Warns on West Bank
Berlin— German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end military operations in southern Lebanon and pursue
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Lavrov Urges Restraint in Iran Talks, Offers Russia’s Support for Settlement
Moscow— Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi that renewed fighting in the Middle East must
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US, Indonesia Discuss Military Overflight Access as Talks Continue
Jakarta — Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to allow U.S. military aircraft to fly through Indonesian
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Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV, Deepening Rift Over Iran Conflict
Washington— Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying the first American pontiff was “not doing a very good
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Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Warns US Against Military Action, Regime Change
San Juan— Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that the United States had no justification to attack Cuba or attempt to remove him
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Tankers Divert From Hormuz as US Prepares Iran Port Blockade
Singapore — Oil tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. naval blockade set to begin later
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Ben-Gvir Visit to Al-Aqsa Sparks Jordan Condemnation
Jerusalem— Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday, calling for expanded access for Jewish worshippers and prompting condemnation
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