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A Letter to Tehran: Washington Tests the Channel to Iran's Security Chief
A reported message from Vice-President JD Vance to Iran's security chief has been read in Tehran as a positive signal, but the substance remains undisclosed.
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Europe Ukraine peace talks European representatives are excluded from the next round of talks, while trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks… -
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Pyongyang Widens the Cluster-Bomb Arsenal as Diplomacy Stalls
North Korea says it has tested a tactical missile warhead designed to saturate a wide target area, with variants promised to units by year's end.
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Washington Keeps the Military Option Open While Talks With Tehran Continue
Trump and Netanyahu confer as Rubio insists diplomacy has never stopped, with Israeli assessments pointing to possible strikes after the US midterms.
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Moscow and Kyiv Ombudsmen Agree Regular Humanitarian Missions
Russia's human rights commissioner says months of talks produced a deal on repeat aid convoys, with conditions in Alyoshki still described as extremely difficult.
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Washington Keeps Its Options Open as Iran Talks Resume in Doha
Rubio says Trump has not decided on fresh strikes, as Iranian negotiators meet Qatari mediators and Tehran calls a US letter a positive step.
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Renewed Promises in Yerevan: Biodiversity Pledges Without a Budget
Countries at the UN biodiversity summit in Armenia have restated their commitment to wildlife, but the question of who pays remains unresolved.
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Gaza's Nominal Ceasefire: Deaths Continue as Talks Stall
A year after the ceasefire took effect, Israeli strikes and displacement persist while reconstruction and disarmament talks remain deadlocked.
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Iran Signals Conditional Opening as US Letter Draws Cautious Reply
Araghchi calls Washington's outreach a positive step, but sets terms on sanctions, troops and Hormuz before any meeting with US officials.
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Iran Sets Terms for Washington: Sanctions Relief and Fewer US Forces
Tehran's foreign minister says talks depend on Washington accepting its conditions, including asset release and oil-sector relief.
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Tehran Keeps Washington at Arm's Length as Mediators Carry the Load
Iran's foreign minister says direct talks with US officials are not on the table, though he calls Washington's wider opening a positive step.
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Peace Talks Under Threat
Finnish politician accuses Ukraine of derailing negotiations
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Ukraine Peace Talks: Kremlin Stance
Russia seeks lasting peace in Ukraine over temporary ceasefire
World AffairsAnalysis
Navigating the Ukraine Peace Process: A New Chapter Under Trump?
Former President Trump claims significant advancements in peace negotiations amid a complex geopolitical landscape.
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Iran's Deliberation on U.S. Talks: A Calculated Pause
As tensions persist, Iran weighs the implications of engaging with U.S. diplomatic overtures.
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Anthropic's Strategic Move: Engaging the US Government on AI Access
The potential partnership raises critical questions about AI governance and national security.
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Renewed Dialogue: The Potential for a Second Round of US-Iran Talks
As discussions resurface, the implications for regional stability and global diplomacy are profound.
World AffairsAnalysis
Clarifying Misconceptions: The Iran-US Dialogue in Islamabad
A deeper analysis reveals the complexities and implications of the recent diplomatic negotiations.
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The Stalemate Continues: US Mediation in Israeli-Lebanese Relations Faces Major Hurdles
Despite US efforts, fundamental issues in Israeli-Lebanese negotiations remain unresolved, raising questions about the efficacy of external mediation.
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Cameroon's Fragile Peace: Separatists Call a Temporary Truce Ahead of Papal Visit
The upcoming visit of Pope Francis highlights a critical moment for dialogue amid ongoing tensions in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.
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Market Optimism Amidst Diplomatic Developments: A Potential Shift in US-Iran Relations
Recent surges in Asian stock markets and declines in oil prices indicate a growing expectation for renewed dialogue between the US and Iran.
