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PoliticsJul 2Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 2U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussionsU.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.NPR News
PoliticsJul 2Saudi FM Visits Imperial Palace Museum in BeijingSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has visited the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing on the sidelines of his trip to China. During Wednesday’s tour, Prince Faisal explored the museum's cultural and historical landmarks, including artifacts and exhibits that reflect key aspects of China's rich history and civilization. Prince Faisal’s visit to China aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including cultural and civilizational exchange.aawsat · united arab emirates
PoliticsJul 2Middle East live: Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy 'required goods'Iran on Thursday warned ​the US and Israel against ​any attack against the country as it prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was ​killed ‌in an Israeli strikes on the first day ⁠of the war. Funeral commemorations begin ‌on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on July 9 in Khamenei's hometown of Mashhad. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.France 24 [en]
PoliticsJul 2US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talkingHolding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsJul 1Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in QatarUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy was holding after recent exchanges of fire threatened efforts to end the Middle East war. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led Tehran’s delegation, later said the talks had concluded and that the sides had agreed to establish a communication channel by Thursday to report and record violations of their initial memorandum of...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJul 1Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold Qatar talksUS President Donald Trump has offered a tentative sign that progress was being made on negotiations to end the Middle East war. Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed that the talks had concluded and that both sides had agreed to establish a communication channel to report and record any violations of their initial memorandum.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsJul 1U.S., Iran talks conclude in Doha with no sign of ‌headwayIran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made ‌headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues…Japan Today
PoliticsJul 1US-Iran Doha talks end without breakthrough, focus on Strait of HormuzUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, signalling diplomacy remained on track despite recent hostilities. Iran later said the talks had ended with agreement to establish a communication channel by Thursday to report and document violations of their initial memorandum of understanding.France 24 [en]
PoliticsJul 1Huckabee: Israel 'the 436th congressional district' of USAt a speech in Jerusalem today, Mike Huckabee described Israel as “the 436th congressional district of the U.S.’”Speaking at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel announced Washington will build a permanent embassy in Jerusalem — where it will serve the 700,000 Americans he says live in the Middle Eastern country.“700,000 Americans represent an entire congressional district in the U.S. That's how many people live in a congressional district,” Huckabee explained."When members of Congress come I always say, welcome to Israel, the 436th Congressional District of tResponsible Statecraft
PoliticsJul 1US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West JerusalemThe US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 1Iran to open ‘communication channel’ on MoU with US after talks in QatarIran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi says part of $6bn in frozen assets would be used to buy goods Tehran needs.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 1US signs agreement to build permanent embassy in JerusalemLe Monde [en]
PoliticsJul 1Israeli opposition signal foreign policy change in style, but not substanceIsraeli opposition criticise the means employed by Netanyahu, but cannot risk opposing his ends.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 1Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iran state TV reportsA ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while using a route not approved by Iran, state television in Tehran reported on Wednesday. The vessel was identified as a foreign container ship, with no other details. The report appeared aimed at underlining Tehran’s claims to control the strait, which the world has long considered an international waterway. A fifth of all oil and natural gas passed through it in peacetime. Since the US and Israel launched the war against Iran on February 28, Iran...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJul 1Iran after Khamenei: What direction after Supreme Leader's funeral?France 24 [en]
PoliticsJul 1PDP governorship aspirant Aondoakaa condemns Benue killings…Demands Stronger Security Measures By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Attorney General of the Federation and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has condemned the recent wave of deadly attacks across the state, calling on the government to take decisive action to end the persistent bloodshed and protect vulnerable […] The post PDP governorship aspirant Aondoakaa condemns Benue killings appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsJul 1From Shin Bet to Mossad, Netanyahu Reshapes Israeli IntelligenceEditor’s Note: Rewind and Reconnoiter is one of our weekly members-only newsletters. To access the full archive of Rewind and Reconnoiter as well as our other members-only content, including podcasts, newsletters, and exclusive access to the War on the Rocks app, sign up using the link in the graphic below.In 2025, Ofek Riemer, Daniel Wajner, and Ehud Eiran wrote, “Populists vs. Spies in Israel and Beyond,” where they argued that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship with Israel’s intelligence agencies could have grave consequences for Israel’s deWar on the Rocks
PoliticsJul 1Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a string of major contracts for French companies.France 24 [en]
PoliticsJul 1The Iran talks expose the collapse of US diplomacyIn the Trump era, American diplomacy is being led not by impartial diplomats, but by real estate investors.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 1Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliamentFifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.BBC World
PoliticsJul 1Iran invites Congress president Kharge, former EAM Salman Khurshid, Pawan Khera for Khamenei funeralThe Indian delegation will be among a large group of foreign dignitaries that have been invited by Tehran for the burial-related events, which will start from July 3 and will continue till July 9The Hindu
PoliticsJul 1First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative dutiesThe new 210-member parliament takes shape, marking a historic shift after decades of Assad family rule.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 1US signs agreement to build permanent embassy in JerusalemDuring his first term, US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December 2017 and ordered the relocation of Washington's diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv. The post US signs agreement to build permanent embassy in Jerusalem appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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