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Trump to meet leaders of Ukraine, Syria alongside NATO summit
A senior US official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity about the trip said Trump will meet with Zelensky on Wednesday to discuss "how we can end the war."
Saying thank you to the United States as it celebrates 250 years of freedom - opinion
Netanyahu says relationship with Trump is 'excellent,' US has no greater ally than Israel
An Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement with many pitfalls - opinion
US, Iranian delegations express optimism as technical talks in Switzerland conclude
“When implementing a ceasefire and ending the war becomes difficult, we can resolve it either through missiles or through negotiations,” Ghalibaf told reporters while leaving Switzerland.
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
Gulf Arab leaders are expected to press Marco Rubio over a draft Iran agreement they fear could reshape regional security and boost Tehran’s power.
North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports
"Unimaginable, astonishing incidents and events" are occurring because of the "gangster-like" greed of hegemonic forces, making confrontations around the world more violent, Kim said.
Escalation must cost: Current Switzerland talks leave Iran stronger, Israel exposed - editorial
The talks in Switzerland may have calmed markets and lowered the volume for a day. They have not answered the question that matters: Is Iran being forced to retreat or merely being paid to pause?
UN claims Israel targeted Gazan children, Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor • Lebanon floats returning lost IAF pilot Ron Arad in Lebanese prisoner exchange • Iran says only it will control unfrozen assets
'Unacceptable' that Israel killed nearly 100 Lebanese in few days, Qatari PM tells Al Jazeera
"Unfortunately, this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused a state of escalation in the region," the Qatari PM said in an interview following the conclusion of Iran talks in Switzerland.
'Good foundation for successful final deal' was made during US-Iran talks, says Vance
Speaking on the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, Vance said that while “we want Israel's security to be protected, we also want Lebanon's sovereignty to be protected."
Alan Greenspan, Jewish economist, longtime head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
“Alan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease,” Mitchell said in a statement.
Syria indicates it will not intervene in Lebanon, despite US pressure - analysis
The report adds that despite a push for a ceasefire and a new de-confliction concept in Lebanon, “it is estimated that Washington is using various tools simultaneously to try to disarm Hezbollah.”
Israel’s security cannot hinge on unfinished US-Iran diplomacy - editorial
A Hezbollah attack that killed four IDF soldiers underscores the limits of the emerging US-Iran understanding, as Israel continues to face active threats on its northern border.
