Diplomacy
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King Charles III to meet with NYC Mayor Mamdani next week during first US trip as monarch
The British royal is expected to arrive in the United States on Monday, where President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host a private tea for the king and Queen Camilla. The king will then address Congress on Tuesday.
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The Art of No Deal: Why Trump is hitting a wall with Iran
Hard-line regime figures seem to be calling the shots in Tehran, complicating U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict.
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French widow of US veteran returns to France after ICE detention
ICE detained 85-year-old Marie-Thérèse Ross on April 1 for overstaying her visa, but France called for her release Thursday citing concern about the woman's age. She was held in a federal detention center in Louisiana.
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Trump says US oil blockade will remain in effect until end of negotiations with Iran
The president's update on the blockade followed Iran's announcement that it would open the Strait of Hormuz for shipping during the ceasefire.
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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.