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Matt Spetalnick

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Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect

President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday that the United States and Iran were poised to begin direct

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
MidEast|Political|US|World

US, Israel to hold high-level talks on Iran at White House next week

The United States and Israel will hold high-level talks on Iran's nuclear program at the White House early next week, a person familiar with the matter said

MidEast|Political|US

Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages

The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in

Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages
Americas|Political|US

Trump axes Chevron's Venezuela oil license, citing lack of electoral reforms

U.S.

Trump axes Chevron's Venezuela oil license, citing lack of electoral reforms
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago, then-U.S.

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had "zero doubt" that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict

Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict
Americas|Political|US|World

Rubio to take up Trump's Panama gambit, migration crusade in Latam visit

When Marco Rubio arrives in Latin America this weekend on his first foreign trip as Donald Trump's secretary of state, he'll find a region

Rubio to take up Trump's Panama gambit, migration crusade in Latam visit
Americas|Political|US

Trump vows to take back Panama Canal, talks of 'Manifest Destiny' in space

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States would take back the Panama Canal as he delivered an inauguration speech in which

Trump vows to take back Panama Canal, talks of 'Manifest Destiny' in space
Business|Economy|News|Political|US|World

Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside

Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for

Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
MidEast|News|World

Analysis-In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment

When Islamist group Hamas launched a spectacular attack against Israel, it also took aim at

Analysis-In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment
MidEast|US

Analysis-Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy

Until last weekend, the Biden administration was counting on the Middle East to remain relatively calm while it quietly pursued

Analysis-Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy
MidEast|News|US|World

Exclusive-Americans want US to help get Gaza civilians out of harm's way-Reuters/Ipsos

A bipartisan majority of Americans wants the U.S. to help get Palestinian civilians out of harm's way in Gaza amid Israel's war against Hamas

Exclusive-Americans want US to help get Gaza civilians out of harm's way-Reuters/Ipsos
Americas|News|World

Venezuela, opposition will restart talks, U.S. could ease sanctions

Venezuela's government and the country's opposition will return to political negotiations, the two sides said on

Venezuela, opposition will restart talks, U.S. could ease sanctions
Business|Economy|News|US

US broadly eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal

The Biden administration on Wednesday broadly eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector in response to a deal reached between the

US broadly eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal
News|World

Israel's endgame? No sign of post-war plan for Gaza

Israel is vowing to wipe out Hamas in a relentless onslaught on the Gaza Strip but has no obvious endgame in sight

Israel's endgame? No sign of post-war plan for Gaza
MidEast|News|US|World

US advises Israel hold off on Gaza invasion, keeps Hamas mediator Qatar in loop -sources

The United States has advised Israel to hold off on a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and is keeping Qatar

US advises Israel hold off on Gaza invasion, keeps Hamas mediator Qatar in loop -sources
News|US

Behind Biden's shift on Israel-Hamas war - Gaza deaths, international pressure

U.S.

Behind Biden's shift on Israel-Hamas war - Gaza deaths, international pressure
MidEast|News|World

Forever war? Israel risks a long, bloody insurgency in Gaza

Israel risks facing a long and bloody insurgency if it defeats Hamas and occupies Gaza without a credible post-war plan to withdraw its

Forever war? Israel risks a long, bloody insurgency in Gaza
Americas|Economy|News|US

US threatening to reimpose Venezuelan sanctions if commitments not kept

The U.S. is sticking to its threat to "reconsider" steps taken in October to ease sanctions on OPEC member Venezuela if President Nicolas Maduro fails to

US threatening to reimpose Venezuelan sanctions if commitments not kept
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US says it's ready to 'pause' sanctions relief for Venezuela unless further progress seen

The White House said on Friday it was prepared to "pause" sanctions relief for OPEC member Venezuela in coming days unless there is further

US says it's ready to 'pause' sanctions relief for Venezuela unless further progress seen

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