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Iran softens conditions for resuming peace talks with the US, WSJ reports

Iran softens conditions for resuming peace talks with the US, WSJ reports

Iran's 14-point proposal to the US drops its demand for an upfront end to the blockade, signaling flexibility on peace talks while nuclear differences persist

Asia
US to close flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls: report

US to close flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls: report

Trump administration plans to shut the Civil-Military Coordination Centre in Israel, handing its duties to a new Gaza security force, sources tell Reuters

Europe
Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete

Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete

Around 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel in international waters near Crete have disembarked in Greece as European governments demand their release

Middle East
US bypasses Congress to approve $8.6B in arms sales to Middle East allies

US bypasses Congress to approve $8.6B in arms sales to Middle East allies

Trump administration bypassed congressional review to approve $8.6 billion in military sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE

North America
US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM

US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM

US Embassy has urged a Lebanon-Israel summit as Israeli strikes kill 17 despite an active ceasefire, Hezbollah rejects direct negotiations outright