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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Meets Asim Munir After Landing In Islamabad
There was no official word from Pakistan about the meeting which apparently focused on the ongoing peace efforts by Islamabad to arrange the second round of talks between the US and Iran.
Let's Not Forget Those Thieves: Pope Leo On Forces That Wage War
Pope Leo has attracted the ire of President Donald Trump after becoming more outspoken against wa
"There Is A Telephone": Trump Again Asks Iran To Call US For Negotiations
Trump cancelled a trip by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday
Amid Iran's Attacks, UAE Called For Help. Israel Responded With Iron Dome
Jerusalem also sent troops to operate the air defence system that is famously used to intercept short-range rockets, missiles, and drones.
Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered
Foreign affairs minister begins another diplomatic tour to secure Australia’s fuel and energy supply chains. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarles said on RN earlier the additional Bushmasters would amount to a “major reinvestment” in Australia’s protected mobility fleet.The heart of this spend is what we’re doing in Bendigo in the production of an additional 268 Bushmasters. And the vast majority of them are destined for the Australian army. Continue reading...
Suspected gunman likely targeting Trump administration officials at White House press dinner, acting attorney general says – live
Todd Blanche says 31-year-old suspect will be charged with assault of a federal officer, discharging a firearm and attempting to kill a federal officerSuspected gunman at White House press dinner namedDonald Trump took to Trump Social on Sunday to repeat his statement from the night before in which he said the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner was why a White House ballroom was necessary.“What happened last night is exactly the reason that our great Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement and, for different reasons, every President for the last 150 years, have been DEMANDING that a large, safe, and secure Ballroom be built ON THE GROUNDS OF THE WHITE HOUSE,” Trump wrote.It does appear the suspect was targeting members of the administration … We don’t have specifics yet about particular members of the administration, except that we do understand that that was his goal and his target. Continue reading...
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Suspected gunman at White House press dinner named
New IRA suspected over car explosion outside Belfast police station
Police say incident in Dunmurry in which no one was hurt shows ‘murderous intent still exists’ in paramilitaries“Murderous intent and capability” still exists within paramilitaries in Northern Ireland, officers have said after a car exploded outside a police station on the outskirts of Belfast.Detectives said they believed the New IRA was involved and are treating it as attempted murder. Continue reading...
London Marathon hails ‘greatest day’ as Sawe breaks two hours and records tumble
Men’s and women’s-only world records fallOrganisers hope record number will finish by midnightThe London Marathon’s organisers have hailed the “greatest day” in the event’s 45-year history after huge crowds watched Sabastian Sawe become the first man to shatter the two-hour barrier in an official race, and a world record tally of more than 60,000 runners started the event.By 6.30pm on Sunday evening, organisers were also hopeful of breaking the record number of 59,226 finishers, set by the New York Marathon last year, although they said it could go right down to the deadline of 11:59pm. Continue reading...
Donald Trump Pushes 'Ballroom' Agenda With 'Won't Have Happened' Post On Shooting
Donald Trump's plan to construct a 90,000 square-foot structure on the former site of the White House East Wing for $400 million has hit a legal hurdle.
Iran Foreign Minister Back In Pak After Trump Calls Off Dispatching Envoys
According to the Iranian news agency ISNA, Abbas Araghchi was to sit down with Pakistani officials to convey "Iran's positions".
No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield
Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromiseHopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict despite intense regional diplomatic activity.Washington and Tehran appear unwilling to moderate rhetoric or make concessions, and there are no negotiations scheduled that might bring the war to a definitive end. Continue reading...
White House press dinner shooting suspect could be charged with trying to assassinate Trump, says Blanche
Acting attorney general says suspect was believed to have been targeting top Trump administration officialsWhite House press dinner shooting aftermath – latest updatesThe gunman who tried to breach the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night is believed to have been targeting Donald Trump and senior members of his administration, the acting US attorney general, Todd Blanche, said on Sunday, although his exact motive has not yet become clear.The suspect, who is in custody after being subdued by members of law enforcement as he rushed through the hotel venue, could be charged with trying to assassinate the US president, Blanche said. Continue reading...
