Iran says no current talks with U.S. - Reuters

Iran says no current talks with U.S.  Reuters

Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino

Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Talks Are Underway

Iran suggested negotiations to get more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are making progress. Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said discussions between the Islamic Republic and Oman over management of the strait are in the final stages. This comes after US President Donald Trump called off what he said was a major attack on the Islamic Republic. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

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U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Oil Falls as U.S. Shifts Toward Diplomacy with Iran - WSJ

U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Oil Falls as U.S. Shifts Toward Diplomacy with Iran  WSJ

Todd Blanche confirms scrapping of $1.8bn ‘slush fund’ ahead of confirmation vote

Acting US attorney-general U-turns on ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ after two Republicans threaten to torpedo nomination

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Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know

Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.

‘In Trump we trust’: Why the oil market keeps believing him - CNN

‘In Trump we trust’: Why the oil market keeps believing him  CNN

Our enemies found a weakness in essential technology. We must fix it … fast

Iran's Strait of Hormuz jamming exposed GPS vulnerability as over 1,100 vessels recorded interference in a single day, threatening critical infrastructure.

For a peek into Donald Trump’s mind, brush up on Mac B - The Times

For a peek into Donald Trump’s mind, brush up on Mac B  The Times

Iran denies talks with US underway after Trump comments

US President Doanld Trump president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Iranian authorities later dismissed the statement, saying they are only in talks with Oman. Follow DW for more.

Trump says he is ‘not looking to kill people’ as he claims Iran peace deal is ‘imminent’

President Trump said that a halted strike on Iran would have been the ‘biggest attack since World War Two’

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Trump says he’d rather make a deal than continue Iran attacks: 10 points

Trump reveals US planned 'biggest attack since World War II' against Iran, but called it off | Here's why

He added that the US decided to halt its attacks after Gulf nations and Iran called on Washington to stop its attacks in order to reach a deal.

Israel conveys 'comments, concerns' to US on Gaza plan, says version made public does not reflect its position

Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Monday. “Israel has conveyed its comments and concerns on the proposed framework to our American counterparts. The version that has been made public does not reflect Israel’s positions,” Doron Spielman, spokesman for the prime minister’s office, told AFP. He alleged that Israeli intelligence had foun...

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Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza peace plan

Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.

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Iran has demonstrated already that, should Trump fulfill his threats to destroy the nation's infrastructure, it has the capacity to do the same to America's Gulf allies.

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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund

Trump had said as recently as last week that the $1.8 b. "anti-weaponization" fund was dead.

Uncertainty over Donald Trump meeting with President Catherine Connolly during trip to Ireland

US president to break ground’ on $700m embassy in Dublin as gardaí plan security operation

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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official said as Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza. The remarks by Doron Spielman, spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, were some of the first public comments since US President Donald Trump announced the agreement. Spielman told The Associate

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Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

New talks between US and Iran to start today after Trump calls off 'World War Two'-level strikes

Trump said that he had been asked by Iran as well as US partners Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to hold off on the strikes.

Iran not talking to US, weighing safe Hormuz route with Oman

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that Tehran was ​not currently involved in any talks with the U.S. but was discussing a temporary safe route throu...

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Saudi Arabia Has Five Points Of Leverage Over The US

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Iran denies Trump’s claim of fresh US talks

Iran denies new negotiations with the US despite Trump’s claims of fresh talks to end their six-month war, focusing instead on Strait of Hormuz passage. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-denies-trumps-claim-of-fresh-us-talks/

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Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

The Hormuz shipping route is a major sticking point in efforts to end the war. Iran has obstructed vessels attempting to pass the critical trade corridor, firing on commercial ships. The post Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Caribbean in a pickle over Trump - Former PM says regional nations forced to be careful with ‘hand in mouth of angry lion’ - Jamaica Gleaner

Caribbean in a pickle over Trump - Former PM says regional nations forced to be careful with ‘hand in mouth of angry lion’  Jamaica Gleaner

Iran and Oman advance Hormuz talks as Israeli strikes kill 19 in Gaza

Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump claimed negotiations with Tehran would begin after he cancelled planned military strikes. Iranian officials denied any direct talks with Washington. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued attacks across Gaza that killed at least 19 Palestinians despite a new US-backed roadmap intended to advance a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hamas.