Diplomacy
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Iran announces Strait of Hormuz closure in response to alleged ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Iran accused the United States and Israel of violating the ceasefire ahead of further negotiations.
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Trump doubles down in feud with Italian prime minister, says she is 'doing poorly'
After President Trump said earlier this week that Meloni had “begged” for a photo, the Italian Prime Minister accused the American of treating his allies worse than mutual enemies.
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Pakistan says US, Iran have agreed upon the 'final' text of peace deal framework
The confirmation comes amid mixed reports on the details of the framework and whether it included a ban on Iran developing nuclear weapons.
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France recalls ambassadors from U.S. and Australia following announcement of submarine deal
France said it will immediately recall its ambassadors to the United States and Australia, in protest of a submarine deal unveiled earlier this week.
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Milley defends calls to China, says 'perfectly within the duties,' in first public response
Milley also said such calls were "routine" and done "to reassure both allies and adversaries."
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Buyers remorse? U.S. allies chafe at Biden decisions after promise of improved relations
Bungled Afghan withdrawal, recent China maneuvers leave friends like Great Britain and France chafing.
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US, Britain deal to supply Australia with nuke-powered subs creates more diplomatic issues for Biden
The international deal ends a reported multibillion-dollar contract in France, infuriating leaders in the country.
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Sen. Paul: Gen. Milley's calls to China could have sparked 'accidental nuclear war,' wants polygraph
A Milley spokesperson has confirmed the calls and said Defense Department knew about them
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Iran will have enough enriched material within month for single nuclear weapon, report
Assessment could likely increase pressure on U.S., other world powers to restore the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
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France won't recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan: Foreign Minister
France's refusal to recognize the terrorist group as the legitimate government could put pressure on other countries to do the same.
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State Dept. says it can't confirm if 6 planes are being held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban
This could be the biggest test yet for the Biden administration if the claim is true.
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Taliban preventing departure of 6 planes filled with Americans and allies, says Rep. Mike McCaul
This is "turning into a hostage situation," the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Sunday.
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Pentagon officials recently held first talks under Biden with Chinese military
Tensions remain high between the two superpowers over issues including Taiwan, human rights and the South China Sea.