live U.S., Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Teh...
Iran has rejected direct talks with the U.S. over its nuclear program but expressed readiness for indirect negotiations via Oman, while warning regional neighbors against supporting any potential U.S. military action.
Iran has rejected U.S. demands for direct talks over its nuclear program but signaled willingness to engage in indirect negotiations through Oman, a longtime diplomatic channel. A senior Iranian official said such talks could assess Washington’s seriousness and may begin soon if U.S. messaging supports it.
Amid growing regional tensions, Iran has warned neighbors hosting U.S. military bases—including Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and Bahrain—that any involvement in a U.S. attack would be seen as hostile and met with “severe consequences.” Iranian forces have been placed on high alert by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
President Trump has expressed a preference for a diplomatic solution, even sending a letter to Khamenei proposing talks. Iranian officials believe there’s a two-month window to reach a deal, citing fears of unilateral Israeli action or the reactivation of global sanctions.
Iran continues to accelerate uranium enrichment, nearing weapons-grade levels, which Western countries argue has no civilian justification. Tehran insists its missile program is not up for negotiation and that talks cannot proceed under threats.
Russia has condemned U.S. military threats and called for restraint, though Iran remains cautious about Moscow’s long-term support.
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to block or significantly reduce river flows under the Indus Waters Treaty could have “far-reaching consequences”, after India's water minister said New Delhi was working to ensure that “not a single drop” of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years.
SpaceX made a historic entrance into the Nasdaq on Friday, surging over 20% in its first day of trading and lifting its valuation to more than $2 trillion. Investors flocked to the world’s largest IPO, betting on Elon Musk’s sprawling empire spanning rockets, AI and beyond.
Armenia has every right to choose Europe. But Europe’s support for Armenia’s direction should not become automatic approval of its political process.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday in a post on social media, despite Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying no deal would be approved this weekend.
Japan’s birth rate and fertility levels have fallen to their lowest levels on record, highlighting the country’s worsening demographic crisis as fewer people marry and have children.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to publish the UK government's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following growing pressure over the UK's military spending commitments.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker early on Sunday, as it attempted to pass through the English Channel.
Hundreds of protesters have torn down fences surrounding a planned luxury development site in Albania, as public anger continues to mount over construction in environmentally sensitive areas.
George Russell continued Mercedes's dominant qualifying form by securing pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton ensured an all British front row with second place for Ferrari.
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