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The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval
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North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says
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Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday, in what could be his first since he

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
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Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
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Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
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Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
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Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
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Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait

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Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
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China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
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US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
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Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
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How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
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Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war

Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation
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Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
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Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
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Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
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Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden

Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden

Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
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China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit

China on Tuesday ramped up its rhetoric against Paraguay President Santiago Pena's trip last week to Taiwan, saying he and his colleagues were "pawns to separatist forces"

China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit
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The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
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In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
World

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce