Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington mark first direct political contact in decades Diplomatic talks in Washington seek ceasefire, return of displaced and practical relief amid weeks of cross-border fighting between Israel …
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U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Could Resume Within Days as Pakistan Pushes
by anna walterby anna walterMore U.S.-Iran Peace Talks May Be Held This Week as Pakistan Pushes to Host Pakistan is pressing to organize a second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks this week, with U.S. …
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Rubio opens first direct Israel-Lebanon talks since 1983, urges phased peace framework
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIsrael-Lebanon talks begin in Washington as Rubio urges phased diplomatic framework U.S.-hosted Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington opened with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for a phased diplomatic framework, saying …
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CENTCOM denies breaches of Strait of Hormuz blockade as Trump signals talks
by anna walterby anna walterStrait of Hormuz blockade: CENTCOM says no vessels breached in first 24 hours as Trump hints talks may resume CENTCOM reports no ships breached the Strait of Hormuz blockade in …
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Baden-Württemberg Greens and CDU launch coalition talks to elect Özdemir
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreen–CDU coalition in Baden-Württemberg launches formal talks, eyes Ö zdemir vote on May 13 Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg begin coalition talks on April 15, 2026, with a 48-point plan …
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U.S. Begins Blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Announces U.S. forces have begun a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump announced on April 13, 2026, after talks …
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Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem rejects Washington talks as ploy to disarm group
by anna walterby anna walterHezbollah Deputy Leader Naim Qassem Rejects US-Hosted Lebanon–Israel Talks Hezbollah rejects US-hosted Lebanon–Israel talks in Washington, DC, calling them a ploy to force disarmament as fighting and displacement surge sharply. …
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Pakistan-brokered US-Iran talks in Islamabad stall, fragile ceasefire holds
by anna walterby anna walterU.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal, two-week truce remains fragile Pakistan-hosted U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended after more than 12 hours of negotiations without an agreement, leaving a fragile …
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European gas prices surge up to 18% after failed US–Iran talks European gas prices jumped on April 13, 2026 after talks between the United States and Iran collapsed, with key …
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Oil prices surge after US-Iran talks collapse as bond yields climb
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMarkets Hold Steady as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Send Oil Prices Soaring After US-Iran talks collapsed, markets opened modestly lower while oil and bond yields surged as concerns over the …