Trump stays silent on UK sanctions against West Bank settlers
Donald Trump did not oppose Britain’s decision to impose sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, according to sources to Axios.
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Zelensky Says Trump Could Pressure Putin Into Peace Talks
The Russian president may allow himself to be pressured by the United States into de-escalating the war in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky believes.
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Republicans skip Trump’s first midterm convention as some candidates see him as a burden
It's supposed to be a glitzy event to fire up Donald Trump's base to vote in November. But a large number of congressional candidates are skipping the Republicans' first-ever convention ahead of a midterm election.
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European ministers block Russian finance minister from G20 family photo in US
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was physically present at his first G20 meeting since Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022 on Monday. But when the traditional "family" photo at the meeting - in Asheville, North Carolina, USA - was to be taken, leading European ministers stood in the way. Siluanov was not allowed to attend, the Financial Times reports.
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US-Iran conflict over Strait of Hormuz becomes war of attrition, analyst says
After a month-long hiatus, the US and Iran have again attacked each other militarily. The fighting is increasingly about control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. This has become a kind of war of attrition, says Erika Holmquist at FOI.
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US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz, Iran vows retaliation
US forces attacked two Iranian missile launch sites on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the news site Axios and the AP news agency reported. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed revenge.
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Lindsey Graham’s sister wins South Carolina GOP Senate primary with Trump’s backing
Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was appointed this summer, is the Republican Senate candidate in South Carolina. She won the second round of the election with the support of President Donald Trump.
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Rubio says US is not planning more attacks on Iran, sources say
According to media reports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his international counterparts that the US is not planning any more attacks on Iran.
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Tightened requirements ahead of talks on Iran's nuclear program
The list of demands from the US and Israel is growing ahead of Tuesday's indirect talks with Iran. Iran responds with counter-demands ahead of negotiations over Iran's nuclear energy program.
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US confirms meeting with Iran in Oman
There were many rumors about a meeting between the US and Iran on Wednesday. Iran's foreign minister confirmed that a meeting would take place on Friday in Oman. The US initially blamed Iran for wanting to change the planned venue in Istanbul, but later announced it would agree to the meeting.
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