China Backs Qatar’s Mediation Efforts in Iran-US Talks
China voiced support on Monday for mediation efforts by Qatar, Pakistan and other parties aimed at advancing negotiations between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that the two sides…
Keir Starmer says he’ll resign as prime minister
Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. – Starmer says the question his party is asking is whether he is best…
Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks
Iran and the United States wrapped up the first round of talks to end the Middle East war at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland on Monday, with technical talks to…
UK parliament to debate pro-Israel influence on domestic politics
UK lawmakers will debate the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on domestic politics on Monday and discuss whether to launch a public inquiry into the issue. – A petition supporting…
Syria’s president says country can play constructive role in resolving Lebanon crisis
President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria could play a constructive role in resolving Lebanon’s crisis by supporting the Lebanese state and helping open channels of communication among Lebanese political factions, including…
Iran’s Araghchi says ‘major progress’ made on ending ‘Lebanon war’
Iran’s foreign minister has shared a post responding to Pakistan and Qatar’s statement. – “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” Araghchi wrote. –…
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say
The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran’s announcement it had again closed the…
Death toll in Lebanon rises to 4,106
At least 4,106 people have been killed since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah broke out on 2 March, Lebanon’s health ministry has said. – A further 12,153 people have been…
No discussions around Iran’s nuclear program in first round of talks – Iranian broadcaster
No negotiations around Iran’s nuclear program took place during the first round of talks, the state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is reporting. – The first 80-minute session instead…
Vance says Trump paved way for diplomatic solutions in Middle East
The US president “empowered us to find a diplomatic solution to a host of issues”, says US Vice President JD Vance at a live press conference from the talks in…