U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared. #Officials #Believed #Israel #Was #Plotting

Connectivity, transport, energy, and digital projects: President von der Leyen in Armenia #EUArmenia #EUNews #SouthCaucasus President Ursula von der Leyen’s statement in Armenia highlights a deepening EU-Armenia partnership centred on resilience, connectivity, investment and regional stability. This video covers the European Union’s support for Armenia, the push for trade liberalisation, and the importance of South Caucasus peace for prosperity and security. #Connectivity #transport #energy #and #digital

Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories. #Trump #Suggestion #Syrian #Crackdown #Hezbollah

Press release - EU-wide survey: An insecure world raises high expectations on the EU While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #wide #survey #insecure

Press release - EU-wide survey: An insecure world raises high expectations on the EU While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #wide #survey #insecure

The Founding Father Who Sought a Last-Minute Deal to Avert the Revolution Recently discovered documents reveal a back-channel attempt by a leader of the Continental Congress to make peace. (He did not succeed. #The #Founding #Father #Who #Sought

US says peace talks to resume on Tuesday, Iran denies | DW News US officials say Washington and Tehran have decided to halt tit-for-tat attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, which have reignited in recent days and threatened an agreed "memorandum of understanding". President Donald Trump says US negotiators are on their way to Doha for talks, but the focus increasingly appears to be the Strait of Hormuz, rather than Iran's nuclear program. #says #peace #talks #resume #Tuesday

Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Pragmatic #diplomacy #Dawud #Ansari #says

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Dawud #Ansari #says #Oman #committed

Iran Risks Peace Talks With U.S. to Maintain Leverage Over Strait Iran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States. It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power. #Iran #Risks #Peace #Talks #With

New Caledonia: Provisional results show anti-independence parties lead New Caledonia's provincial elections are a crucial test of the territory's political future, with independence from France remaining the central issue. The possibility of independence from France remains the central political issue, with today’s vote taking place peacefully. #New #Caledonia #Provisional #results #show

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes and threatens a ‘complete halt’ in peace talks as fighting over Hormuz continues In recent days, Iran has twice attacked vessels going through a route on the Omani side of the strait backed by a United Nations agency. #Iran #attacks #Bahrain #and #Kuwait

Dr Denis Mukwege on how to defend human rights every day Human rights must be defended every day. In this episode of Human Rights Today, we speak with Dr Denis Mukwege: gynaecologist, human rights defender, and laureate of both the Sakharov Prize and the Nobel Peace Prize. #Denis #Mukwege #how #defend #human

Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as Hezbollah rejects agreement Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon as a blow to Iran and Hezbollah, while the militant group's leader, Naim Qassem, rejected the framework as "null and void". The opposing stances underscored the uncertainty surrounding a deal intended to pave the way for peace and the disarmament of Hezbollah. #Netanyahu #hails #Lebanon #deal #Hezbollah

US-Iran ceasefire threatened by renewed strikes The Israeli military carried out an air strike Saturday on the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon, a day after the US announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The news comes as Tehran accused the Washington of a "blatant violation" of the peace deal after the latest American strikes on its southern defence facilities. #Iran #ceasefire #threatened #renewed #strikes

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed's party sweeps the election, but millions are excluded from voting | DW News Ethiopia's ruling party just won 90% of parliament. But an entire region was excluded from the vote, insurgencies disrupted polling across the country's two largest regions, and the peace deal that ended a war that killed 600,000 people is visibly fraying. #Ethiopian #Abiy #Ahmeds #party #sweeps

U.S.-Iran Deal’s Vague Language Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take. #Iran #Deals #Vague #Language #Comes

Israel, Lebanon sign historic deal – But Hezbollah rejects it | DW News Israel, Lebanon and the United States have signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for peace after decades of conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the agreement "the beginning of the beginning", while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. #Israel #Lebanon #sign #historic #deal

What’s in the new Lebanon peace deal? | DW News US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at eventually ending fighting with Hezbollah. Signed in Washington, the deal comes just a week after a fragile truce between Israel and the Iranian-backed group - and is seen as a step toward a more lasting calm. #Whats #the #new #Lebanon #peace

US tries to convince allies not to fear an Iran deal | DW News Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Gulf allies the US wants a deal with Iran, but not at any price. Countries like the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait came under Iranian attack during the US-Israeli war, and now they fear the peace deal being negotiated won’t protect their interests. #tries #convince #allies #not #fear

NATO 3.0: 3 Steps to Strengthen European Defence To ensure long-term peace and security, Europe must take the lead in building and strengthening its defence capabilities. The EU already has three concrete steps in place to achieve this: 1. #NATO #Steps #Strengthen #European #Defence

Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday assured Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress passed a resolution urging an end to hostilities. #Rubio #assures #Gulf #allies #will

From ‘Terrible People’ to ‘Smart People’: The Trump-Led Right Rethinks Iran The president has sought to recast the Iranian government as he pursues a peace deal. But there are signs that a softening on Iran in the Republican Party goes well beyond him. #From #Terrible #People #Smart #People

Putin says Russia 'ready for peace talks' after Ukraine refinery strikes Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after strikes on its infrastructure led to fuel shortages. #Putin #says #Russia #ready #for

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between the United States and Iran stipulates a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. #Trump #threatens #strike #Iran #over

Iran claims Lebanon 'main topic' at peace talks with US The United States and Iran are set to start a new round of talks in Switzerland on Sunday in a bid to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding signed last week. The teams have a timeframe of 60 days to resolve some of the more difficult issues such as what will happen to Iran's nuclear program and stockpiles of uranium. #Iran #claims #Lebanon #main #topic

Why Poland Should Be at the Top of Every Woman’s ​Solo Travel Bucket List Poland is one of Europe’s safest countries for women travelling alone. It ranks 25th on the Global Peace Index, ahead of the UK, France and Spain, and more women feel safe walking alone at night there than in Norway, Switzerland or Portugal. #Why #Poland #Should #the #Top

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet for Peace Talks in Switzerland The next phase of talks to end the war in Iran is expected to begin on Sunday amid fighting in Lebanon and renewed confusion over the Strait of Hormuz. #and #Iranian #Officials #Meet #for

High-stakes Colombia vote sees Trump-backed hardliner face leftist senator Voters in Colombia will choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. #High #stakes #Colombia #vote #sees

Middle East live: US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks US Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland for a new round of negotiations with Iranian leadership over the Middle East war, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The framework was signed last week, and negotiators are now in a 60-day sprint to reach an agreement on the technical details. #Middle #East #live #Vice #President

A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24 Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels #deal #dire #straits #Israels #former

The window for peace in Ukraine won’t be open forever There is an opportunity to freeze the conflict, but Putin’s fantasy of total victory could get in the way #The #window #for #peace #Ukraine

Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats say, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting there. #Lebanon #Cease #Fire #Bolsters #Iran

Why the Iran war has left many in Israel more skeptical of Netanyahu | DW News Doubts are growing over the future of the US-Iran peace deal. Many Israelis are particularly skeptical because they feel that the war's goals have not been fully achieved. #Why #the #Iran #war #has

Why Germany's navy could be crucial for the Strait of Hormuz | DW News With a tentative US-Iran peace deal in place, one question is: Who will clear the mines from the Strait of Hormuz and who will ensure it remains safe for shipping? A European-led mission could soon set sail, with Germany poised to play a major role. #Why #Germanys #navy #could #crucial

What will happen with the US-Iran peace deal? | FT #shorts The US and Iran have signed a peace deal. But what happens now? #What #will #happen #with #the

US-Iran ceasefire under strain as fighting flares in Lebanon | DW News Ongoing fighting in Lebanon could undermine a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Hours after US President Donald Trump warned all parties to respect a peace deal, Israel launched deadly attacks in southern Lebanon while four Israeli soldiers were killed in combat. #Iran #ceasefire #under #strain #fighting

The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal?  Even with the Strait of Hormuz open, it will take months for oil flows and prices to return to pre-war levels. #The #and #Iran #have #signed

Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putumayo province ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. #Colombia #sees #new #peace #breakthrough

Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor Christian Stocker tells FT that there is ‘momentum’ around Ukraine peace talks #Europe #should #speak #Putin #says

We’ve now got the full text of the U.S.-Iran peace deal—and allies are appalled at the gains it hands to Iran Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. #Weve #now #got #the #full

Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction fund. #Tehran #and #Washington #sign #interim

Stocks Decline on Fed Decision, and Oil Is Muted Amid Peace Deal Talks Traders are waiting for U.S. #Stocks #Decline #Fed #Decision #and

Trump says US will not invest in $300bn fund for Iran US president’s pushback on reports of provision in peace deal comes after fierce bipartisan backlash #Trump #says #will #not #invest

Is Israel's Lebanon offensive threatening a fragile US–Iran thaw? | DW News Both Iran and the US are celebrating their tentative peace deal. But while Iran insists on Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon as part of the agreement, Israel's prime minister appears to show little willingness to do so. #Israels #Lebanon #offensive #threatening #fragile

Trump suggests US can swiftly reimpose sanctions on Russian oil As the war in Ukraine took centre stage at the G7 summit in Evian, France, US President Donald Trump said Moscow should make peace with Kyiv and suggested that the US could bring back sanctions on Russian oil now that the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen. Also in the segment, the iconic BHV department store in Paris has announced it will end its partnership with ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein, as it changes ownership. #Trump #suggests #can #swiftly #reimpose

After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump A peace framework with Iran, and hope for cooperation with Ukraine, softened the tone on Tuesday at a Group of 7 gathering in France. #After #Bitter #Split #European #Leaders

EU capitals push for proposal to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements Also in this newsletter: G7 summit kicks off with Trump touting peace deal in Iran #capitals #push #for #proposal #ban

Middle East live: Vance says Strait of Hormuz will reopen without tolls US Vice President JD Vance said ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls under a peace deal signed with Iran, while insisting Tehran must meet its commitments before receiving economic benefits. Officials said the agreement could unlock reconstruction funding, but key details remain to be negotiated. #Middle #East #live #Vance #says

The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord The short-term truce hasn’t been made public, and the long-term peace deal it is supposed to yield doesn’t exist yet, so there is much still unknown about any agreement between the adversaries. #The #Mostly #Unanswered #Questions #the

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted angrily Monday to the news of an initial deal between the U.S. #Interim #Iran #peace #deal #sparks

'Let the oil flow!': Can US and Iran actually strike lasting deal? If Donald Trump calls it a peace deal, does that make it so? 'Let the oil flow,' trumpeted the US president after agreeing on the day of his 80th birthday to a memorandum of understanding with Iran. #Let #the #oil #flow #Can