World & Security — Archive
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U.S.-Iran Talks to Begin Sunday in Switzerland but Tehran Closes the Strait Over Lebanon Fighting
Negotiators including Foreign Minister Araghchi are set to meet U.S. envoys Kushner and Witkoff after Tehran shut the vital shipping corridor, prompting Trump to threaten tariffs on oil shipments.
Spanish Judge Orders Prime Minister's Wife to Face Corruption Trial and Surrender Passport
Begoña Gómez faces influence peddling charges while her husband Pedro Sánchez calls the case a political smear campaign by conservative opponents.
The Dutch Diplomatic Playbook in Texas
Dutch Minister Mirjam Sterk is using World Cup matches in Dallas and Houston to conduct what she calls old-school diplomacy, visiting medical researchers, LGBTQ+ centers and community programs.
US and Iran Sign Ceasefire Deal, but Both Sides Face Domestic Criticism over Concessions
The 60-day framework reopens the Strait of Hormuz and lifts US naval blockade, while deferring the most difficult nuclear questions to future negotiations.
U.S.-Iran MOU Signing Creates Confusion Amid Mixed Administration Messages on Deal Details
The memorandum of understanding, signed twice and described by some Republicans as a potential foreign policy blunder, has raised questions about enforcement and timeline.
Former U.S. Envoy Outlines Challenges in Next Phase of Iran Negotiations
Rob Malley, who served as Biden's special envoy for Iran, says the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire contains 'ambiguity' and warns a full nuclear deal within 60 days is 'virtually impossible.'
UK's Starmer Says He Will Not 'Walk Away' Amid Threat to Leadership
Prime minister faces challenge from Andy Burnham, who won a parliamentary seat and is positioning himself as an alternative party leader.
Israeli and Palestinian Activists Turn Personal Grief Into Message of Peace
A Meet the Press segment features bereaved families from both sides advocating for reconciliation amid ongoing regional conflict.
Attack on Niger's Airport Highlights Expansion of Jihadi Groups Into Africa's Sahel Region
The JNIM attack killed 13 people and marked the second strike this year on a facility serving as headquarters for Niger's military and regional alliance.
GOP Rep. Randy Fine: Vance's Comments on Israel 'Inappropriate and Frankly Disgusting'
Vice president's warning to Israeli leadership draws rare bipartisan pushback from within Republican ranks, with some conservatives questioning the administration's approach toward a key Middle East ally.