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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet Iranian officials in Pakistan. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, will also be in Islamabad this weekend, and Iranian officials said he planned to meet with the two Americans.
Israel killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza despite a ceasefire. Hamas says this escalation shows the international community failed to uphold the truce. Hamas says the Israeli escalation represents the failure of the international community to uphold the truce in Gaza.
Trump is sending envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran's foreign minister. US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump sending envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran FM; Vance put on standby The Times of India.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad. The US is sending envoys to Pakistan for potential talks with Araghchi. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
Witkoff and Kushner will head to Iran peace talks in Pakistan. The White House announced their trip for new talks. Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner to head to new Iran peace talks in Pakistan, White House says CBS News.
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire amid uncertainty in the Hormuz region. Live updates: Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire amid Hormuz uncertainty NBC News.
Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. This exchange of fire occurred despite an extended ceasefire. Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in an exchange of fire in the area of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.
The US has confirmed that two key officials will fly to Pakistan tomorrow for talks with Iran. The talks aim to address the ongoing conflict. US Confirms Talks With Iran, 2 Key Officials To Fly To Pak Tomorrow.
Iran's foreign minister is leading a delegation to Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials. The Iranian delegation will discuss regional developments and the war situation. Iranian delegation led by FM Araghchi to reach Islamabad tonight; to “hold bilateral consultations on developments in the region, as well as the latest situation” in the war.
Trump sent Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks. They are to meet with Iran's foreign minister.
Trump is sending two officials to Pakistan for talks with Iran. The Iranians have not confirmed the meeting. The Iranians have not confirmed if they are going to meet with the US delegation.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Saudi leaders after securing an EU loan, continuing his diplomatic push. Russian President Putin's attendance at the G20 in Miami is uncertain, with the Kremlin saying he may or may not attend.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to sabotage Lebanon's peace efforts. No further details were provided on the alleged sabotage. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (File).
A UN peacekeeper died of wounds suffered in Lebanon last month. The death toll stands at six, with Indonesia calling for a thorough investigation. Death toll stands at six; Indonesia has urged UN to launch a thorough investigation.
Real Madrid lost to Betis after Hector Bellerin scored an injury-time leveller. This stops Real Madrid from closing the gap in La Liga. Ex-Barcelona star Hector Bellerin's injury-time leveller for Betis stops Real Madrid closing gap in La Liga title race.
The US justice department dropped its probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell. President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns.
Eric Garcetti discussed modern peacemaking approaches at a UCLA event. Eric Garcetti discusses modern approaches to peacemaking at UCLA event Daily Bruin.
A UK bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fail due to lack of parliamentary time. The bill proposed allowing adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for an assisted death with medical approval.
Australia's National Defence Strategy considers India a top-tier security partner. This assessment reflects the growing importance of India in regional security. The Australian National Defence Strategy places a great deal of importance on India.
A family of 9 escaped North Korea after 10 years of planning. They completed their escape in 2 hours. It took one family ten years to plan and two hours to act.
23 people were injured in a bus accident near the Pentagon. The accident altered mass transit operations.
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