US naval blockade of Iranian ports takes effect after failed talks

The United States Central Command began enforcing a naval blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, following the collapse of negotiations between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad. The move came hours after nearly 21 hours of talks between US......

Iran says US agreed to unfreeze $6 billion as White House denies claim

Iran said the United States had agreed to release $6 billion in frozen assets held abroad, but the White House quickly denied the claim, underscoring deep mistrust as high-stakes talks opened in Islamabad. According to Iranian officials cited by Reuters, the funds are held in accounts in Qatar and other......

Iran admits it cannot locate all mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has acknowledged it cannot locate or remove all naval mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz during its conflict with the United States, U.S. officials said Friday. The admission adds a major risk to an already fragile ceasefire and to high-stakes talks scheduled in Islamabad. The disclosure, first......

Drone crash near US diplomats in Baghdad raises security tensions

A drone crashed near an area frequented by U.S. diplomatic personnel inside Baghdad, according to Iraqi security officials, highlighting renewed security concerns amid ongoing regional instability. The incident occurred within the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport, close to a diplomatic support......

UK pauses plan to transfer chagos islands after US opposition

The government of the United Kingdom has decided to pause its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands following opposition from the United States. The proposed agreement aimed to hand control of the islands to Mauritius while maintaining a long-term lease for the strategically important military......

US Vice President Jd Vance visits Pakistan for talks with Iran

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to lead a high-level delegation in sensitive negotiations with Iranian officials, as efforts intensify to end weeks of conflict in the Middle East. The talks, hosted by Pakistan, come amid deep mistrust between United States and Iran. Pakistani authorities......

US and Iran hold Islamabad talks as Hormuz Strait remains disrupted

Delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Islamabad as a fragile two week ceasefire fails to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where more than 800 vessels remain stranded. The truce, brokered by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and announced by Donald Trump,......

Exclusive: Macron seeks to draw Trump to G7 with post-summit invite to Versailles

French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly trying to encourage former U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming G7 summit in France by extending a special invitation to a post-summit dinner at the Palace of Versailles, according to diplomatic sources. The G7 meeting is scheduled to take......

Asian markets waver as Israeli strikes test US-Iran ceasefire before Islamabad talks

Global markets posted broad gains Friday as investors showed cautious optimism ahead of high-stakes US-Iran peace talks set to begin Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The rebound remains fragile. Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten to shatter the two-week truce, and the Strait of Hormuz stays largely......

Us ambassador reaffirms support for Morocco autonomy plan at Gitex Africa

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 opened in Marrakech with geopolitical and economic signals alongside technology discussions, as Richard Duke Buchan III reiterated Washington’s backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the US ambassador said the proposal remains......

Vance warns of unused military options as US strikes intensify on Iran's Kharg Island

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Tuesday that Washington retains untapped military capabilities, speaking alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest as American forces struck dozens of military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export terminal, hours......

Spain-Morocco ties have reached an unprecedented level, says foreign minister Albares

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares declared Tuesday that relations between Spain and Morocco have reached a degree of intensity rarely seen between two countries, pushing back against speculation fueled by radical domestic voices about shifting regional alliances. Speaking in a television......

US Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of crucial parliamentary elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday in a high-profile visit just days before the country’s closely contested parliamentary elections. His trip is widely seen as a sign of support from Donald Trump for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Upon arrival in Budapest,......

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