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Vice President JD Vance said that marathon talks between the United States and Iran had failed to produce a deal to fully reopen the strait and end the war. Iran’s top negotiator suggested further talks were possible.
The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows.
Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.
US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly whirlpools' of Hormuz as Trump threatens blockade The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly whirlpools' of Hormuz as Trump threatens blockade The Times of India.
Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country.
Ceasefire means Netanyahu can’t keep promises, many Israelis say as elections loom The Washington Post Ceasefire means Netanyahu can’t keep promises, many Israelis say as elections loom The Washington Post.
US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.
Thousands gathered at Barcelona’s port as the largest ever Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza.
Mexican President Sheinbaum says FIFA will not relocate Iran's fixtures from US despite repeated requests.
Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack The SAIS Review of International Affairs Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack The SAIS Review of International Affairs.
Israel’s far-right security minister storms mosque compound with protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinians.
Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
The U. S and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war in Iran at a high-level meeting on Saturday.
With the U. S. and Iranian delegations gone from Islamabad and the cease-fire uncertain, Pakistan faces its own economic and diplomatic challenges.
Live Updates: Vance says no deal reached after marathon session of direct talks with Iranian and Pakistani officials CBS News Live Updates: Vance says no deal reached after marathon session of direct talks with Iranian and Pakistani officials CBS News.
In a rare interview, a wounded Hezbollah commander tells NPR about his secretive Shia Muslim militia's new command structure and how it has managed to keep firing rockets into northern Israel.
After talks between the U. S. and Iran collapsed, President Donald Trump claimed the U. S. will "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz.
In Tyre, a city on Lebanon’s coast, near-daily bombardments by Israel have killed and injured civilians, and left many searching for shelter.
There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry CBC There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry CBC.
As president Patrice Talon steps down after a decade, the west African country’s finance minister is favourite to winThis Sunday, just four months after a failed coup, Benin heads to the polls for a presidential election that feels more like a coronation than a contest. Patrice Talon, the businessman turned politician who has been president since 2016, is ineligible to run again after serving two f.
Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius. On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass le.
Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades WFIN Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades WFIN.
Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombia’s decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the fashion brand Ixora but, with violence returning to the region, Ms. Avella is now focusing on trying to keep the project afloat in the face of new challenges.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war Al Jazeera Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war Al Jazeera.
Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity Security Boulevard Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity Security Boulevard.
The tragedy took place at the Citadelle Laferrière, a historic fortress in northern Haiti and one of the country’s defining symbols.
No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail Iosco County News Herald 'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail Iosco County News Herald.
Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan National Today World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan National Today.
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.
Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years.
The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.
War in the Middle East: latest developments Montana State Exponent War in the Middle East: latest developments Montana State Exponent.
WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World” – May 14 in Manchester Nashua Ink Link WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World”.
Wall Street trading desks poised for $40B quarter amid geopolitical turmoil (JPM:NYSE) Seeking Alpha Wall Street trading desks poised for $40B quarter amid geopolitical turmoil (JPM:NYSE) Seeking Alpha.
Crime and corruption top voter concerns in highly unpredictable election with 35 candidates for presidentPeruvians go to the polls on Sunday hoping to break a cycle of instability that has produced nine presidents in a decade as well as surging violent crime, corruption scandals and overwhelming distrust in institutions and politicians. About 27 million people who are eligible to vote must choose b.
Officials said many killed at popular tourist site were young, with more people reported injured or missingAt least 30 people, many of them young, have died and dozens more are reported to have been injured after a crush at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti that is a popular tourist spot. Jean Henri Petit, the head of civil protection for the country’s Nord department, said the incident took.
Asha Bhosle once held Guinness World Record for being the most recorded artist in music history | Asha Bhosle was 92 | geopulse Asha Bhosle once held Guinness World Record for being the most recorded artist in music history | Asha Bhosle was 92 | geopulse.
Few expect the vote to resolve the political instability that has plagued the country for years. Three presidents have come and gone since 2021.
Partial progress in Tehran-Washington talks. Agreement reached on some points while specific disagreements persist صوت الإمارات Agreement reached on some points while specific disagreements persist صوت الإمارات.
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.
A Supreme Court decision could bar late-arriving mail ballots and potentially disenfranchise thousands of Alaskan voters in a race that could determine Senate control.
US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, Influential Foreign Affairs Chairman, Dies at 79 The Media Line Eliot Engel, Influential Foreign Affairs Chairman, Dies at 79 The Media Line.
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations.
‘Spain and China believe in peace, shared prosperity and multilateralism’ Global Times ‘Spain and China believe in peace, shared prosperity and multilateralism’ Global Times.
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been fatal.
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