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Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, says Tehran would soon reply to both the letter's ‘threats and opportunities’

Asia
Chinese premier calls for 'dialogue' as US senator visits Beijing

Chinese premier calls for 'dialogue' as US senator visits Beijing

Montana Senator Daines meets with Chinese officials alongside CEOs of FedEx, Pfizer, and Qualcomm

Trump's 20% blanket tariffs threaten China's trade prospects

Meeting aimed at potential summit between Trump and Xi Jinping

Li emphasized "win-win cooperation over zero-sum competition"

Europe
Pope to return to Vatican after five-week hospitalization

Pope to return to Vatican after five-week hospitalization

Doctors confirm pontiff survived two 'very critical' moments during treatment

Francis will need at least two months of recovery

This was his longest hospitalization since becoming pope in 2013

He will be unable to resume regular duties immediately

Middle East
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza, Hamas says

Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza, Hamas says

Attack part of escalated Israeli campaign that began last Tuesday

Netanyahu aims to 'destroy' Hamas and secure remaining hostages

Britain, France, and Germany call for humanitarian aid access

North America
Under threat from Trump, Canada set to hold snap elections

Under threat from Trump, Canada set to hold snap elections

Former central banker seeks mandate amid Trump's annexation rhetoric

Trump's threats have shifted focus to who can best handle US relations

Polls show race has narrowed dramatically since Carney replaced Trudeau

Election expected to be announced April 28, moved up from October