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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks: state media

Iran FM blames US for failure of talks: state media

Abbas Araghchi says US approach derails latest round of talks despite progress, citing excessive demands as the cause of failure

Asia
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.

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
Trump says shooting proves need for his White House ballroom

Trump says shooting proves need for his White House ballroom

Shots were fired Saturday evening as Secret Service agents subdued the gunman who tried to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner