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Iran will respond to a US peace proposal through Pakistan. An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official had earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”.
Jonathan Pollard, a former US intelligence analyst, will run in the Israeli elections. He served 30 years for spying for Israel and now seeks a seat in the Israeli parliament.
Three ships were hijacked near the Gulf of Aden, raising concerns about piracy returning to Somalia and Yemen. The incidents have sparked alarms over the safety of key sea routes.
Pakistani officials claim the US and Iran are close to a temporary truce. The details of the agreement are not specified, but it is said to be a tentative arrangement.
Gulf states have urged the UN to take action to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz. They have drafted a resolution demanding Iran to halt attacks and allow passage of humanitarian aid.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's rivals have formed an alliance ahead of elections. The coalition's strength remains uncertain, with analysts questioning its ability to unseat Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s rivals unite ahead of elections, but is this alliance strong enough to actually unseat him?
Israel's military and political pressures on Lebanon are exacerbating divisions within the country. Analysts believe Israel aims to exploit these divisions to force concessions from Lebanon. Analysts say Israel aiming to exploit Lebanon’s divisions to force concessions amid military and political pressures.
A US-proposed resolution on Iran at the UN faces likely vetoes from China and Russia. The resolution's passage is uncertain due to opposition from the two major veto-wielding nations. US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia Reuters.
The US has imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister, accusing him of aiding Iran in bypassing oil export restrictions. The sanctions target the minister's alleged role in facilitating Iran's oil sales.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed US President Trump's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the German economy. Klingbeil cited the war as a reason for the economic slowdown. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
The United States imposed sanctions on Iraq's Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij al-Bahadly for allegedly helping Iran avoid sanctions and export oil through Iraq. The move is part of US efforts to restrict Iran's oil exports.
Iran is reviewing a US proposal for a deal to end the war as Trump pressures Tehran for an agreement. Tehran denies allegations its forces were behind a blast on a Panama-flagged ship.
Iran's Hormuz blockade trapped 1,500 ships in the Gulf. The closure has led to a significant global surge in the price of hydrocarbons.
An Israeli attack killed the son of Hamas chief. Trump's Gaza plan involves Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, which remains disputed.
US President Trump hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House on Wednesday. The meeting marked a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met President Trump on Wednesday at the White House.
Clashes erupted in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts. The protests are part of a larger economic turmoil in Bolivia, with demonstrators demanding policy changes.
The mother of Jake Hall's daughter spoke of their "devastating loss" after the reality star died at 35. Jake Hall was a star on the TV show TOWIE. The mother of reality star Jake Hall's daughter has spoken of their "devastating loss" after the TV star died at the age of 35.
Severe storms swept across Mississippi, cutting through with tornadoes and damaging over 500 homes. The storms caused significant destruction in the region.
A cruise ship was quarantined after three passengers died and others fell sick from hantavirus. The ship was isolated to prevent further spread of the virus.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Russia's proposed ceasefire during a war commemoration as having "strange and inappropriate" logic. Russia had suggested a temporary truce to mark a wartime event. Zelenskiy expressed skepticism over the move.
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