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Pakistan minister arrives in Iran after Switzerland talks postponed

Pakistan minister arrives in Iran after Switzerland talks postponed

Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran to help revive stalled US-Iran negotiations after Switzerland talks were postponed, Iranian media reported

Asia
Netanyahu says Israeli troops to remain in Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Netanyahu says Israeli troops to remain in Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Netanyahu says Israeli troops will stay in Lebanon's security zone "as long as necessary" after Hezbollah clashes kill four soldiers

Europe
Paris police issue last-minute ban on Iranian opposition rally

Paris police issue last-minute ban on Iranian opposition rally

French police have banned a Saturday rally by an Iranian opposition group, citing clash risks. Organizers called the last-minute decision "bogus" and filed an emergency challenge.

Middle East
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks

Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks

Steve Witkoff and Iran's Araqchi head to Switzerland for talks as a Lebanon ceasefire revives hopes for a broader US-Iran deal

North America
US says needs $80 billion for Iran war, other bills: media

US says needs $80 billion for Iran war, other bills: media

Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion to cover Iran war costs and other bills, as funding pressure mounts on US military operations