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US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran’s Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon
Ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon appear imposed by the US rather than negotiated by Israel, much to latter's unease.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns
UN report says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law.
UK assisted dying bill fails after delays but advocates vow to try again
Supporters of bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people say they will try again to pass legislation.
Trump government extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to dampen oil prices
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
Can Europe help the Middle East resolve the war on Iran?
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from the EU summit in Cyprus.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal
Judges say Trump's order for swift removal at the border 'cast aside federal laws affording' right to seek asylum.
Chornobyl at 40: Settlers and horses survive Russian drones, contamination
A radiation survivor and expert, an elderly returnee, and a wildlife researcher paint a picture of life 40 years later.
PM Sanchez rebuffs US idea of suspending Spain from NATO
PM Sanchez responded to reports that the US may suspend Madrid from NATO over its opposition to the war on Iran.
US has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for first time since 2003
As tensions ramp up amid fragile truce, US military says it 'redirected' 34 vessels as part of blockade on Iran's ports.