Diplomacy
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Pope Leo responds to president's criticism: 'I have no fear of the Trump administration'
The American-born pope also said his stance is not a direct attack against President Trump.
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State Department to oversee ceasefire meeting between Israel, Lebanon next week
The U.S., Israel and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement on Tuesday after Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the ceasefire went into jeopardy after Israel continued firing into Lebanon.
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Fragile ceasefire may hinge on Iran’s demand to control the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Iran had agreed to open the strait during the two-week ceasefire, but Iran has instead moved to exert greater control over the crucial shipping lane, perhaps the only leverage the theocracy has.
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Pakistan asks Trump to delay Iran deadline by two weeks amid negotiations
Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday to agree to reopen the strait or face serious repercussions that could include the elimination of a "whole civilization."
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Trump upends China’s lucrative sanctioned oil import scheme after Iran, Venezuela interventions
For years China has exploited U.S. sanctions on oil producers Russia, Venezuela and Iran to fuel its own growth and fill its strategic reserves at a steep discount. Trump may be putting an end to that windfall.
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Trump says Iranian president has requested a ceasefire
The U.S. and Israel began air strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.
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Vance to visit Hungary ahead of country's elections next month: Report
The cable said Vance will visit Budapest, the country's capital, from April 7-8 and Hungary's election is scheduled for April 12.
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US sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran amid conflict in the Middle East
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that Iran has already agreed to never develop a nuclear weapon, marking a significant victory for the United States and Israel after Trump bombed Iran's nuclear facilities last year.
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Afghanistan releases US citizen Dennis Coyle after one year of captivity
U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler said 64-year-old Dennis Coyle, an American academic who has been spent nearly two decades working in Afghanistan, was taken as political leverage and committed no crime.
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Pakistan's prime minister offers to host peace talks between US, Iran
"Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said
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Saudi Arabia says prepared to launch military response to Iran's attacks, 'limited patience'
Iran has launched thousands of missiles and drones at Persian Gulf countries that host American military installations since the start of U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Feb. 28.
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Rubio suggests Cuba needs 'new leadership' amid nationwide blackout
The blackout began Monday after the country's Energy Department noted a "complete disconnection” of Cuba's electrical system, though there were no failures in the units that were operating when Cuba's power grid collapsed.
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Norwegian authorities arrest three brothers in connection to US embassy bombing in Oslo
The incident took place Sunday and caused minor damage to the embassy, though no injuries or deaths were reported.