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Trump meets national security team to discuss Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal

Trump meets national security team to discuss Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal

White House confirms Trump held talks with his security team on Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Rubio says it falls short of US demands

Asia
China blocks Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus

China blocks Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus

China’s regulators halted Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and ordering both parties to withdraw the deal

Europe
Crunch nuclear proliferation meeting at UN amid raging global wars

Crunch nuclear proliferation meeting at UN amid raging global wars

Global summit on nuclear treaty opens with dim hopes for consensus as tensions mount among powers

Middle East
Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections

Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections

Opposition leader Yair Lapid said he would join forces with former premier Naftali Bennett ahead of this year's elections

North America
Iran proposes phased deal to ease Hormuz tensions, defer nuclear talks: Axios report

Iran proposes phased deal to ease Hormuz tensions, defer nuclear talks: Axios report

Through mediators, Iran’s proposal prioritizes reopening Hormuz, extending a ceasefire, and delaying nuclear talks until immediate issues are resolved, report says.