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Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground
15+ hour, 39+ min ago (1352+ words) Analysts say US strategy unclear as Trump officials insist on including ballistic missiles, regional "proxies" in talks. Washington, DC " The administration of United States President Donald Trump is entering the latest round of talks with Iran with a list of…...
US-Iran talks set to start in Oman in push to prevent war
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (55+ words) US and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat amid escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf. US and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat amid escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf....
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (50+ words) These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia's war on Ukraine. These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia's war on Ukraine. How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia's winter war Here is where things stand on…...
US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific
17+ hour, 4+ min ago (153+ words) US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal. The United States military has said that it killed two people in its latest attack on a vessel in…...
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (408+ words) The world's most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year. Bitcoin has fallen sharply, racking up more losses after a tumultuous week for the world's most popular cryptocurrency. The digital currency was…...
Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments
19+ hour, 27+ min ago (513+ words) US president says that he wants to negotiate a replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired. New START Treaty ends, leaving US and Russia free to expand nuclear arsenals United States President Donald Trump has shot down an…...
Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties
20+ hour, 27+ min ago (680+ words) World Economic Forum says it is reviewing the dealings of its CEO, Borge Brende, with the late sex offender. Authorities in Norway are investigating former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland on suspicion of corruption following revelations about his ties to the…...
Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (830+ words) Chronic displacement and trauma burden Gaza's elderly, but they cling to their homeland as an act of defiance. The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has finally partially opened this week after two years of Israeli-mandated closure. The news offers…...
Venezuela’s National Assembly approves amnesty bill in first of two votes
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (870+ words) The bill would provide clemency for opposition members and protesters who have been charged with crimes under Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez. An amnesty law that would provide clemency to political prisoners in Venezuela has passed an initial vote unanimously…...
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (348+ words) Despite calling it earlier an "act of great stupidity, Trump signals support of Starmers Chagos deal. United States President Donald Trump appears to have endorsed the deal struck by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to hand over the sovereignty of…...