Diplomacy
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Trump rules out enrichment in Saudi nuclear deal, calls for kingdom to join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump imposes a new condition on the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia after reports that the arrangement could lead to the kingdom enriching its own uranium.
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Trump says he had a 'very good conversation' with new British prime minister
Burnham became the prime minister earlier Monday, shortly after winning a special election to represent his area in parliament. Last week he was named head of the governing Labour Party and former Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned.
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State Department issues worldwide caution travel advisory amid Middle East tensions
The department warned that the situation in the Middle East could result in unforeseen escalation and urged Americans overseas to monitor the news for breaking developments in their region.
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' following ceasefire in Lebanon
Iranian negotiators have tied demands for a ceasefire in Lebanon to its willingness to negotiate an end to the conflict with the United States and open up the vital waterway.
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Secretary of State Rubio to host high-level talks between Israel and Lebanon Tuesday
Clashes between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have threatened the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. But Hezbollah says it won't abide by agreements made during at the talks.
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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.