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Developing Iran’s Araghchi, US envoys heading to Islamabad for talks

Iran’s Araghchi, US envoys heading to Islamabad for talks

  • Pakistani sources say a US ⁠logistics and security team ‌was ‌already in place
  • Pakistan has emerged as the lead mediator in efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran
By Reuters ·

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘going global’

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘going global’

  • Tehran has a chance to make a “good deal” with Washington, US defense secretary says
  • No one sails through the Strait of Hormuz without the permission of the United States, he claims
By Reuters ·

Israel PM says Hezbollah trying to ‘sabotage’ peace efforts with Lebanon

Israel PM says Hezbollah trying to ‘sabotage’ peace efforts with Lebanon

  • “We have started a process to reach a historic peace between Israel and Lebanon,” Netanyahu said
  • “It’s clear to us that Hezbollah is trying to sabotage this”
By AFP ·

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Shaken by Iran war, EU seeks larger voice on Middle East

Shaken by Iran war, EU seeks larger voice on Middle East

  • Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan as well as the GCC secretary general meet their European Union counterparts in Cyprus
  • European Council President Antonio Costa says Iran war shows how closely Europe’s security is linked with that of the Middle East
By AFP ·

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

  • “It is important that ‌there are ‌exchanges and that our people ‌are ⁠returning home,” said ⁠ Zelensky
  • He said some of the returned captives had injuries
By Reuters ·

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

  • Ankara is the latest country to adopt legislation in a global push to protect young people from online harm
  • The bill would require social media platforms to install age-verification systems, provide parental controls and respond quickly to harmful content
By AP ·

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

  • Ankara is the latest country to adopt legislation in a global push to protect young people from online harm
  • The bill would require social media platforms to install age-verification systems, provide parental controls and respond quickly to harmful content
By AP ·