U.S. delegation set to leave for Islamabad as Iran ceasefire nears expiration
Iranian officials said they would not bow to U.S. pressure in statements ahead of expected peace talks in Islamabad.
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Israel told people to evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs — then hit city’s center
The deadly strikes on the Lebanese capital shattered neighborhoods where many people had taken refuge after being displaced by earlier Israeli bombardments.
Continue ReadingA new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election
After the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the victory in Bulgaria by Rumen Radev will install a new pro-Russian voice within the European Union.
Continue ReadingHere’s what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war
Amid confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, a starkly different reality is unfolding defined by disrupted supply lines and damaged infrastructure.
Continue ReadingIran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade
Iran’s military said the critical Strait of Hormuz was back under the control of the armed forces, claiming the U.S. had breached Tehran’s trust by maintaining its blockade in the region.
Continue ReadingAfter Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin’s next best bet
Analysts and former diplomats say they fear the hand of the Kremlin in Bulgaria’s election Sunday as Moscow seeks to retain influence inside the E.U.
Continue ReadingChina cautiously stakes out behind-the-scenes role to end Iran war
As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Continue ReadingWhy China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war
As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Continue ReadingIrish boxing promoter accused of running guns and drugs is arrested in Dubai
Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful gang in Ireland, was arrested Wednesday in a secret operation by Irish and UAE police.
Continue ReadingIran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war
Iran expanded its control of the Strait of Hormuz over the course of the war with the United States.
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