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Iran parliament speaker touts ‘progress’ in US talks, but Strait of Hormuz still shut

Iran parliament speaker touts ‘progress’ in US talks, but Strait of Hormuz still shut

Ghalibaf says ‘big distance’ remains and sides are ‘far’ from final discussions; confusion remains over vital waterway; Trump heaps praise on...

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Iran reimposes Hormuz closure after US maintains blockade; IRGC gunboats fire at ships

Iran reimposes Hormuz closure after US maintains blockade; IRGC gunboats fire at ships

Tehran warns it will continue to block strait as long as Trump blockades Iran-linked shipping; US president says blockade ‘in full force’ until...

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UK police charge fourth suspect over attack on Jewish community ambulances

UK police charge fourth suspect over attack on Jewish community ambulances

Pro-Iranian group said to be behind attack also claims responsibility for attempted arson at synagogue in Finchley and Iran International offices in...

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Amid truce with Israel, Aoun says Lebanon to now seek ‘permanent agreements’

Amid truce with Israel, Aoun says Lebanon to now seek ‘permanent agreements’

Declaring his country ‘stands before a new phase,’ Lebanese president says it’s ‘not a sign of weakness’ to negotiate with Israel, which he...

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Pro-Palestinian Tufts University graduate targeted by Trump admin returns to Turkey

Pro-Palestinian Tufts University graduate targeted by Trump admin returns to Turkey

PhD student held for weeks after visa revoked over anti-Israel op-ed leaves US after case dropped, in high-profile US crackdown on prestigious...

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As ceasefire holds, displaced Lebanese trickle home to find out what remains

As ceasefire holds, displaced Lebanese trickle home to find out what remains

Cars line up to cross destroyed Qasmiyeh Bridge over Litani River after Lebanese army bulldozes new path: ‘If the situation allows, we will stay and...

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‘Safe haven’: Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia thank supporters

‘Safe haven’: Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia thank supporters

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, the only two members of the team who ultimately remained behind, say they hope to continue their sporting...

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PM says Israel ready for Iran war resumption, while US gears for another round of talks

PM says Israel ready for Iran war resumption, while US gears for another round of talks

White House says 2nd meeting, if one takes place, will likely be in Islamabad; senior Iranian official says some progress has been made, but...

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2 arrested for trying to torch London synagogue in what cops call an antisemitic attack

2 arrested for trying to torch London synagogue in what cops call an antisemitic attack

47-year-old woman and 46-year-old man detained hours after targeting Reform temple, throwing two bottles of suspected flammable material that did not...

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11 finance ministers, stung by Iran war’s economic damage, call for full ceasefire

11 finance ministers, stung by Iran war’s economic damage, call for full ceasefire

UK leads statement signed by EU countries, Australia, Japan and New Zealand; British minister says ‘avoiding knee-jerk responses is key to limiting...

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Trump says no need to extend Iran ceasefire, predicts ‘an amazing two days ahead’

Trump says no need to extend Iran ceasefire, predicts ‘an amazing two days ahead’

CENTCOM chief says blockade on Iran ‘fully implemented’ after 36 hours; IAEA head says any deal with Tehran needs ‘very detailed’ oversight of...

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Ben and Jerry’s founder wants Magnum to sell brand; conglomerate says it’s not for sale

Ben and Jerry’s founder wants Magnum to sell brand; conglomerate says it’s not for sale

In latest broadside against ice cream maker’s parent company, Ben Cohen says it’s stifling social activism

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Cops detain 70 Palestinians hiding in garbage truck while trying to enter Israel

Cops detain 70 Palestinians hiding in garbage truck while trying to enter Israel

Police arrest Israeli driver of vehicle used in attempt to smuggle dozens of apparent Palestinian laborers through West Bank checkpoint

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US says it won’t renew temporary ease on Iran oil sanctions that expires Sunday

US says it won’t renew temporary ease on Iran oil sanctions that expires Sunday

Move is to maintain ‘maximum pressure’ on Tehran, after last month’s ease aimed to keep energy prices at bay amid Hormuz chokehold

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Vance: Lot of progress made in talks toward ‘grand deal,’ but ball in Iran’s court

Vance: Lot of progress made in talks toward ‘grand deal,’ but ball in Iran’s court

Trump’s VP says he wants Iran to be ‘normal country,’ but can’t have nukes; US said to ask for 20-year enrichment freeze, but Iran reportedly...

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US positions warships in region as it moves to enforce naval blockade of Iran

US positions warships in region as it moves to enforce naval blockade of Iran

CENTCOM tells seafarers it’s still working out how blockade ‘will be applied in practice,’ warns ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports...

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Dozens arrested at anti-Israel protest in NYC calling to block sale of US bombs

Dozens arrested at anti-Israel protest in NYC calling to block sale of US bombs

JVP-led protesters attempt to hold sit-in inside the offices of Democratic senators Schumer and Gillibrand, who haven’t backed resolutions by Bernie...

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Hezbollah chief demands Lebanon back out of ‘futile’ planned talks with Israel

Hezbollah chief demands Lebanon back out of ‘futile’ planned talks with Israel

On eve of US-brokered negotiations in Washington, Naim Qassem vows his terror group will never surrender, and threatens to ‘capture enemy...

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Starmer, Macron say UK and France to discuss ‘multinational mission’ to safeguard Hormuz

Starmer, Macron say UK and France to discuss ‘multinational mission’ to safeguard Hormuz

French president says effort will be ‘strictly defensive’ and separate from any American operation, as British PM says UK will not join Trump’s...

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With US military set to blockade Iranian ports, Tehran says move ‘amounts to piracy’

With US military set to blockade Iranian ports, Tehran says move ‘amounts to piracy’

CENTCOM says it will begin blocking all ships entering and exiting Iran’s ports, will not block Hormuz for ships using non-Iranian ports, in step...

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Pope rails at ‘delusion of omnipotence,’ use of Christian language to justify war

Pope rails at ‘delusion of omnipotence,’ use of Christian language to justify war

In prayer service, pontiff says ‘enough of the idolatry of self and money’ and urges negotiations; laments that ‘the God of life is being...

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US-Iran talks in Pakistan end after 21 hours with no deal; US negotiators leave

US-Iran talks in Pakistan end after 21 hours with no deal; US negotiators leave

Vance says Iranians refused to disavow nuclear program that would let them build bomb; he makes no mention of Strait of Hormuz, cited in Iran as other...

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US-Iran talks extend into the night as Trump claims ‘no difference’ to him if deal reached

US-Iran talks extend into the night as Trump claims ‘no difference’ to him if deal reached

Tehran claims ‘serious disagreements’ remain after more than 15 hours of negotiations, as president insists Washington has won ‘regardless’ of...

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UK police arrest over 500 at London demonstration for Palestine Action support

UK police arrest over 500 at London demonstration for Palestine Action support

Metropolitan Police return to mass arrest policy as government appeals court ruling against group’s ban; protesters defy order, say legal...

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US, Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan; Tehran demands control of Hormuz, truce in Lebanon

US, Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan; Tehran demands control of Hormuz, truce in Lebanon

Iran doubles down on its ‘red lines,’ while VP Vance warns US negotiators won’t be receptive to Iranian games; Trump claims US starting the...

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Arriving in Pakistan, Iran’s top negotiator demands US accept ‘preconditions’ before talks start

Arriving in Pakistan, Iran’s top negotiator demands US accept ‘preconditions’ before talks start

As his VP Vance heads to Islamabad negotiations, Trump claims ‘the Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards,’ insists Strait of Hormuz...

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Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein case, calls accusations ‘baseless lies’

Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein case, calls accusations ‘baseless lies’

US first lady says Congress should hold a public hearing centered on survivors of Epstein’s crimes, claims statements about her are financially and...

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Commercial areas, tony seafront neighborhoods of Beirut hit in IDF strikes Wednesday

Commercial areas, tony seafront neighborhoods of Beirut hit in IDF strikes Wednesday

Intensive Israeli airstrikes hit buildings and apartment blocks in areas of the Lebanese capital that traditionally escaped fighting, with IDF...

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‘Unacceptable’: European countries slam IDF strikes on Hezbollah amid US-Iran truce

‘Unacceptable’: European countries slam IDF strikes on Hezbollah amid US-Iran truce

UK says it is ‘deeply troubled’ by Israeli attacks, France calls them ‘unacceptable’; Italy condemns ‘bombings on civilian population’

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Lebanese PM declares day of mourning after ‘unprecedented’ wave of IDF strikes

Lebanese PM declares day of mourning after ‘unprecedented’ wave of IDF strikes

Lebanon says 182 dead, as IDF says it targeted ‘hundreds’ of Hezbollah operatives; Israel told residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to leave,...

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Oil prices plunge, stocks surge against backdrop of Iran ceasefire

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge against backdrop of Iran ceasefire

Wall Street’s three main indexes jump more than two percent, but oil prices are still significantly higher than prewar rates, as threat remains of...

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Despite ceasefire, Iran claims refinery hit, launches wave of attacks against UAE, Kuwait

Despite ceasefire, Iran claims refinery hit, launches wave of attacks against UAE, Kuwait

First two ships traverse Strait of Hormuz; Vance warns ceasefire is ‘fragile,’ tells Iran that Trump is ‘not one to mess around;’ IRGC says no...

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World leaders hail Iran truce as stocks rally, oil prices tumble

World leaders hail Iran truce as stocks rally, oil prices tumble

Two-week truce and reopening of Hormuz are welcomed by both Iran’s allies and Gulf states targeted by Tehran; France, Spain push for ceasefire to...

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Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate

Turkish media reports that the detained include two attackers who were wounded in the assault and are being questioned in hospital

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Kanye West barred from UK over antisemitic history, causing music festival cancellation

Rapper who released ‘Heil Hitler’ song last year had offered to meet with British Jewish community to express remorse and promote ‘unity, peace...

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1 attacker killed, two hurt in gun battle with police outside unstaffed Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Two wounded assailants are brothers, who traveled from Izmit; one is associated with terror group that ‘exploits religion,’ authorities say, in...

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Iran says won’t open Hormuz for temporary truce after Pakistan proposes 45-day ceasefire

Sources say draft proposal suggests immediate ceasefire, reopening of crucial waterway, followed by talks; White House official says it’s one of...

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Iran executes two men for breaking into a military base during January’s protests

Mohammad-Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast convicted of attempt to ‘commit mass murder’ by ​trying to steal weapons and military equipment

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Two more detained over attack on Czech drone maker accused of making arms for Israel

Both new suspects in March 20 arson at factory used by LPP Holding identified as foreigners; firm, which supplies Ukraine, denies collaboration with...

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US arrests relatives of slain IRGC general Soleimani for supporting Iran’s regime

State Department says Hamideh Soleimani Afshar promotes Iranian propaganda while enjoying ‘lavish lifestyle’ in LA; legal status of Larijani’s...

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Russia said coordinating with IDF on evacuation of workers from Iran nuclear plant

Russian state nuclear company announces that it’s evacuating 198 more people from Bushehr after Israeli-US strikes in the area, which reportedly...

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Fourth suspect arrested in London court over arson attack on Jewish ambulances

Three others charged with arson, ‘being reckless as to whether life would be endangered,’ as counterterror police continue to probe the attack as...

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Explosion hits Christian pro-Israel center in the Netherlands

No one was hurt in the blast as a wave of explosions targeting Jewish and Israel-related institutions has hit Europe in recent weeks

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US embassy in Beirut warns that Iran, terror groups may target Lebanese universities

After IRGC said it would retaliate for US-Israeli strikes on universities in Iran, several schools in region move classes online; US reiterates...

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Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran’s streets in show of defiance

Officials walk streets to project image of control amid Israeli assassinations; families meet in parks for music and barbecues, using public spaces as...

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In Lebanon, displaced Shiites feared over potential Hezbollah ties amid IDF strikes

As a million people flee their homes, locals elsewhere refuse to rent to Shiites amid concerns undisclosed links to terror group could put their...

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ICE arrests West Bank-born Wisconsin mosque president over terror funding suspicions

Salah Sarsour was convicted by Israel of rock-throwing as a teenager, moved to the US in 1993; his lawyers and community claim arrest is an attempt to...

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40 nations attend UK-led talks on stopping Iran from holding world ‘hostage’ in Hormuz

Countries represented include France, Germany and UAE, but not US; Macron says military operation to open strait ‘unrealistic’ as Gulf nations...

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Latin Patriarch holds limited prayers at Holy Sepulchre after Palm Sunday uproar

Jerusalem church akin to ‘womb of peace’ in a world ‘being torn apart,’ Cardinal Pizzaballa tells clergymen and staff permitted to attend Holy...

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Iran executes man accused of attacking military site on Israel’s behalf during protests

Amir-Hossein Hatami is found ​guilty of entering a restricted military facility in ⁠Tehran, damaging and setting fire to the facility, ​and...

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