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"Won't Make It Back To Your F***ing Country": Trump Warns Iran Amid Talks
The safe passage of commercial vessels through the strait is critical to bringing down global oil prices.
Israeli Troops Uncover Hezbollah's Underground Drone Factory In Lebanon
Israeli troops say the underground complex was used to assemble and launch Iranian-made drones toward Israel.
Who Is Abelardo De La Espriella, The Lawyer Elected Colombia's New President
De La Espriella, 47, used a military salute throughout his campaign despite never having served in the military.
Explained: Who Is Fighting Whom In Lebanon
The latest violence in southern Lebanon is rooted in a long-running rivalry that continues to shape Middle East politics.
China Stayed Out Of The War. It May Still Be One Of The Biggest Winners
When the war began, China criticised the attacks on Iran and repeatedly called for talks and a peaceful solution.
Who Is Andy Burnham? The Man Who Could Replace Keir Starmer
If Starmer steps down, it could create an opportunity for Andy Burnham, one of Labour's most well-known politicians, to take over as Labour Party leader.
Pakistan Seeks Diplomatic Boost With Key Role In US-Iran Peace Talks
Pakistan emerges as a central player in US-Iran peace talks praised by US Vice President.
Zelenskyy pledges to ‘bring war back to Russia’ after drones swarm toward Moscow – Europe live
Russia intercepted 300 Ukrainian drones across the country and temporarily suspended operations from Moscow airportFollowing Trump’s extraordinary criticism of Meloni in a brief interview with Italy’s La7 on Fridayand her absolute denial that she was “begging” him for a photo, as we reported before the weekend, the US president doubled down again on Sunday.In a post on Truth Social, he said:“After spending Trillions of Dollars on Nato, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good!” Continue reading...
54 Injured, 18 Missing After Explosion At Qatar's Natural Gas Hub
54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub
Middle East crisis live: Iran’s negotiating team leaves Switzerland after ‘constructive progress’ in first round of talks
Iran’s foreign minister earlier said hat ‘major progress’ had been made to end Israel’s war in LebanonAccording to reports in Iranian media, Iran’s delegation, led by the speaker of the country’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has left Switzerland after hours of intensive talks.The technical team, led by Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi, reportedly remains in Switzerland to continue with technical negotiations with the US on implementing the memorandum of understanding (see this post for more details). Continue reading...
Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy
Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield itFew would describe him as a dramatic man, but Keir Starmer’s political career has been almost Shakespearean in its trajectory: a mere 11 years to enter parliament, lead Labour to an election win many assumed was impossible and then, inside the final two years, throw it all away.His demise is, of course, a reflection of an unprecedented era, one in which voter loyalties were atomised, a two-party hegemony fractured into five, and for the first time ever Labour faced a coherent threat on its left as well as its right. Continue reading...
First High-Level US-Iran Talks See Key Agreements After Brief Walkout
The joint statement said the summit was conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere," with encouraging progress made.
