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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says meeting represents the start of a 'process', rather than a culminating event

Thanks Pakistan, for facilitating the dialogue process

Foreign ministry spokesman says all parties need to remain calm and exercise restraint

Iran’s military says Gulf and Oman ports must be shared equally or closed to all users.

Pezeshkian condemns it, says 'on behalf of Iranian nation, desecration of Jesus is unacceptable to any free person'

A fact-check found no credible reports of Erdogan backing that claim or stance publicly

Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade

Security of ports in Gulf and Sea of Oman is 'either for everyone or for no one,' IRGC says

Her remarks followed Trump saying US would blockade maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports

Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies

UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says

Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV

Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world's markets

Maritime drills by US allies draw China’s ire as tensions escalate in contested waters

Péter Magyar’s win sparks global reactions, mixed reactions from Trump allies

Sánchez says Europe must do more as US pulls back, urging China to expand its global role

Initially says Iran would “come to the table,” but later states he didn’t care if a “desperate” Iran returned to talks

FM Abbas Araghchi says 'Islamabad MoU' was close but US "maximalism and shifting goalposts" blocked the deal

Senior Pentagon official says 'reality is, mission is difficult to execute alone, unsustainable over the long-term'

IRGC says any military vessel approaching strait would be 'dealt with harshly'

Hungary ends Orbán era as Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins big, signaling shift toward EU mainstream

Susan Coyle becomes Australia’s first female army chief in a historic military leadership shift

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Beijing offers include easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales

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Turkiye-Israel tensions have risen steadily since Gaza war began after Hamas's Oct 7 attacks in 2023

Reiterates US will not agree to any deal unless Iran abandons its pursuit of nuclear weapons

Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration

Say it is open for ​the safe passage ​of ⁠non-military vessels in accordance with specific ⁠regulations

IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest

Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel

Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead

Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues

Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'

Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader

Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement

New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza

Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh

Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise

This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment

Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, ​facilitating food sales

Orban's defeat could unblock $105bn EU loan for Ukraine, strip Russia of its closest ally in bloc

Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin

Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz

Tel Aviv rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah before Beirut talks next week

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London says will try to persuade Washington