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India hails progress in US trade talks, but no deal yet
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India hails progress in US trade talks, but no deal yet

India hails progress in US trade talks after talks with Jamieson Greer, but key tariff and market access gaps remain unresolved

Trump claims assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz
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Trump claims assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz

Trump says Iran has assured Washington no tolls will be charged on ships in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations continue over a lasting settlement

Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'
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Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'

Iran's top negotiator called the Islamabad memorandum a victory for Tehran, while Pakistan said technical talks with the US are set to resume next week

Alibaba sues Pentagon over Chinese military company blacklist
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Alibaba sues Pentagon over Chinese military company blacklist

Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging the Pentagon's designation of the e-commerce giant as a Chinese military company, calling it arbitrary and baseless

Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply
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Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply

Marco Rubio said Iran cannot charge tolls on the Strait of Hormuz under international law, as disputes over nuclear inspections, missiles and the waterway strain early peace talks

US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
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US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump

The Senate voted 50-48 to pass a war powers resolution directing Trump to end US hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action

Trump says unfrozen Iran funds to go into US-run escrow account
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Trump says unfrozen Iran funds to go into US-run escrow account

Trump says unfrozen Iran funds will go into a US-controlled escrow account for food and medical supplies from American farmers

Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland have concluded
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Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland have concluded

Iran and the US have concluded technical talks in Switzerland, agreeing to set up four working groups on sanctions, nuclear affairs, reconstruction and monitoring

US suspends Iran oil sanctions as Vance says nuclear inspectors to return
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US suspends Iran oil sanctions as Vance says nuclear inspectors to return

The US temporarily lifted Iran oil sanctions after talks in Switzerland, as JD Vance said Tehran agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country

Montreal shooting kills police officer, civilian and suspect in Côte-des-Neiges
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Montreal shooting kills police officer, civilian and suspect in Côte-des-Neiges

A midday shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left three dead, including a police officer and a civilian identified as a member of the Jewish community

China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
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China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist

China imposed export controls on 10 US defense and rare earths firms and barred 46 American companies from procurement, escalating tensions with Washington

US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap toward final deal at Switzerland talks
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US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap toward final deal at Switzerland talks

Pakistan and Qatar say the US and Iran agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal after high-level talks in Switzerland

Pakistan PM, army chief arrive in Switzerland for US-Iran peace talks
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Pakistan PM, army chief arrive in Switzerland for US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir arrive in Switzerland for US-Iran peace talks as Lebanon tensions escalate

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
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Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' a story that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit, deepening a rift between the two leaders

Trump threatens US tolls on Strait of Hormuz if Iran talks fail
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Trump threatens US tolls on Strait of Hormuz if Iran talks fail

Trump threatens US tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail, as new negotiations open in Switzerland

Pakistan PM, army chief head to Switzerland for US-Iran talks
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Pakistan PM, army chief head to Switzerland for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's PM and army chief head to Switzerland for US-Iran peace talks, as JD Vance and Iran's delegation arrive in Bürgenstock

Vance says he expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks as Hormuz closes again
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Vance says he expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks as Hormuz closes again

US VP JD Vance said he expects to travel to Switzerland soon for Iran talks, minutes before Tehran announced another closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat
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Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat

Diplomats from the US, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan hold preparatory talks at Switzerland's Burgenstock resort after senior negotiations were delayed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Iran's treatment at World Cup 'a dark point' for football, says official
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Iran's treatment at World Cup 'a dark point' for football, says official

Iran's football federation says World Cup travel restrictions are hurting the team, calling the situation a dark point in tournament history

In 'Trump Heights', Israelis have not abandoned US president despite Iran deal
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In 'Trump Heights', Israelis have not abandoned US president despite Iran deal

In Trump Heights near the Lebanon border, residents voice mixed feelings on the Iran deal but say their trust in Trump remains intact