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US sends more intel assets to Cuba
Castro heir wants a Trump deal: his exclusive first US interview
Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say

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Lebanese who fled the Israeli invasion visit to see what's left
Lebanon president tells US commander will exert sovereignty over all country's territory
Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions
U.N. nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran, but Iran says only after final deal
US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
Israel, Lebanon discuss pilot scheme to hand over territory
Rubio defends Iran deal on Gulf tour, Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon
Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order
Israeli leader who pulled out of Lebanon warns against getting stuck again

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Trump hails release of US citizen held in Iran as 'goodwill' gesture
Iran and US step up attacks, though release of American may signal path to climbdown
US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates
U.S. fires a new wave of strikes on Iran and hits a tanker trying to skirt its blockade
U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
It's a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran
Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
The U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest
Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over' as NATO summit wraps
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as oil surges, Trump declares ceasefire 'over'
Trump says interim accord to end Iran war is 'over', warns of new US strikes
Trump warns Iran that US is preparing for more strikes after saying ceasefire is over
2 ships are hit in the latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.K. military says
Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in strait as huge crowds mourn Khamenei
Huge crowds of mourners join a funeral procession for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
Who would pay for Trump's proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund?
A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal
In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war
Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
Trump, Iran at odds over nuclear inspections and frozen assets in deal to end war
Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets, Iranian envoy says
Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump's push for peace deal

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say
Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance is in Switzerland for talks
Former Iranian diplomat reacts to preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement
Here's how much the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger
The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
For Lebanon, a U.S.-Iran agreement raises questions beyond Hezbollah
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Trump's Iran deal is getting major blowback from everyone except the markets
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
Trump signs preliminary agreement with Iran, after releasing details
Oil flowing through the strait, says Vance, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over peace
Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran
Trump says Iran can access $300 billion fund only if they do 'things right'
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal'
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
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US pauses $14bn arms sale to Taiwan amid China pressure
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'
Xi warns Trump about the 'Thucydides Trap.' Here's what it means
Xi Jinping says 'milestone visit' by Trump established 'constructive strategic stability relationship'
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends
US staff, press ditch Chinese credentials before departing Beijing
The cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says a longtime U.S. diplomat
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
What to know about Xi's warning to Trump over the 'Taiwan Question'
Chinese Block Secret Service Agent in Tense Trump Showdown
Xi Jinping tells CEOs that 'China's door will only open wider' as Trump's two-day visit gets underway
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
Trump lands in China as Iran war smolders
US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
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Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
Trump says his trip to China will be 'a wild one.' Why he's going now — and what to expect.
Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties

Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks
Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did
'They want to destroy us': Shock and anger as Russian attack sets Kyiv cathedral ablaze
Russia launches 'barbaric' attack on Kyiv, officials say, damaging famous cathedral
Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine
Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Russia says its overnight Ukraine strike was a response to Kyiv's 'terrorist acts'
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22, officials say
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
Russian nuclear head: situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reaching 'point of no return'
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys

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China re‑centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea's Kim calls to make border with South Korea an 'impregnable fortress'
North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
Kim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status
North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand

Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow
Mexico will investigate before deciding whether to extradite U.S.-accused Sinaloa officials
U.S. DOJ charges Mexican governor and 9 others with drug trafficking offenses
US charges Mexican government, law enforcement officials in alleged cartel scheme
Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die assisting operation in Chihuahua
Trump's counterterrorism strategy makes targeting drug cartels the top priority
Federal authorities arrest 18 for alleged drug distribution around Los Angeles park

South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US
Revised Iranian proposal to end war shared with US, Pakistani source says
South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
War in Middle East: latest developments
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk
Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
New attacks hit ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Japanese snack packages turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
Trump says the Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting an Iranian proposal
Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
Trump says ceasefire is on 'life support' as Iran standoff deepens and strait remains closed
South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
The U.S. fires on Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade amid a Hormuz standoff
In Trump’s war messaging, veterans see something new — and disturbing
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran response awaited to US proposal
Pakistan says it's hopeful a U.S.-Iran deal can happen soon
US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Trump says war to end quickly as Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
Iran is reviewing a U.S. proposal as Trump threatens renewed bombing if it doesn't agree
US and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing
Rubio says operation Epic Fury is over
US says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE
US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce
Korean ship on fire in strait, Iran hits UAE oil port after Trump says Navy will help ships cross
UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
How to get through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran submits a 14-point response to a U.S. proposal to end war

China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties

'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
Denmark holds early elections spurred by Trump's threats to take Greenland
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Palestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressure
The U.S. threatens to revoke the Palestinian U.N. ambassador's visa

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An LA-area mayor acted as an agent for China. Experts say it's part of a pattern

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. is 'not at war' with Iran as White House approaches 60-day deadline
Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war
Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
US being 'humiliated' by Iran, German chancellor says
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'
Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says
War in the Middle East
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
Senate Democrats say Pentagon wasn't ready for Iranian retaliation on US troops
US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters
Iran's foreign minister leaves Pakistan, then Trump cancels U.S. delegation's travel
Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters
Iran's foreign minister heading to Pakistan, raising hopes for US peace talks
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Trump will welcome envoys of Lebanon and Israel at the White House for talks

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The Trumps bid farewell to King Charles and Queen Camilla as they wrap up their U.S. state visit
King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress
King Charles and Queen Camilla head to NYC to visit 9/11 memorial on day 3 of state visit
Trump's embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-U.K. relations
Trump and Charles greet each other warmly and meet in Oval Office on a day of diplomacy for the king
Trump says bilateral meeting with Charles was 'really good' ahead of king's rare speech to Congress
King Charles to be second British monarch to address U.S. Congress
King Charles III lands in the U.S. ahead of state visit with Trump
King Charles III to meet Trump as state visit goes ahead despite Washington shooting
King Charles U.S. visit comes at tense moment in transatlantic relationship

Frm night life in Egypt to rice farming in Vietnam, the war in Iran is a drain
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise, oil climbs after Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
US-Iran talks are in doubt as ceasefire nears an end
Trump says Israel 'never talked' him into war with Iran
Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship
Tehran has 'no plans' for new round of talks, spokesperson says
Trump threatens to knock out 'every single power plant' and 'every single bridge' in Iran

What we know about backchannel conversations between the U.S. and Iran
Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal.' Here's what's happening on day 24 of the war.
Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say
Trump says the U.S. is in talks with Iran to end the war, which Iran denies
Iran says it’s not in negotiations with the US, ‘Trump backed down’
Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf increasingly central in Tehran
Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying
Iran live updates: Iran denies any talks with US following Trump's remarks
Israel strikes Iran’s feared Basij from commanders down to street level, but its grip remains strong
Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire
War can't entirely eliminate Iran's nuclear program, the U.N. atomic energy chief says
Rubio designates Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati as wrongfully detained by Iran, cousin says
Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare — and catching the U.S. off guard
Iran confirms the death of its intelligence chief, 3rd top official killed in 24 hours
Who were the Iranian leaders killed in airstrikes?
A Trump official quits over the Iran war and Israel kills 2 top Iranian commanders
Khamenei's killing renews questions about U.S. assassinating foreign leaders
Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
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