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Pakistan presses ahead with preparations for Iran-US talks even with Tehran's participation unclear
Pakistan is pressing ahead with the groundwork for a second round of talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad More »
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The Latest: Doubt surrounds Iran-US talks as ceasefire is set to expire
The prospect of a second round of talks is uncertain after Iran’s chief negotiator won't negotiate in the face of threats More »
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval More »
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump is giving mixed messages about the path ahead for the U.S. war with Iran More »
Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners More »
Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns More »
Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death More »
Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday More »
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
Mexico's government says a Canadian tourist has been killed and 13 other people injured when a man with a gun opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids More »
Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend More »


