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Iran’s deputy FM says Tehran has ‘upper hand’ in talks with US
Iran’s Gharibabadi says Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.
Families gather to mourn victims of deadly shooting in Afghanistan
Dozens of mourners in Afghanistan gathered to pray for victims of a shooting in Herat that killed at least 11 people.
Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon
Lebanon's Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war?
Opinion polls indicate opposition to ending war against Iran.
Iraqi parliament elects new president
Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.
Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.
“Diplomacy is not an event, it’s a process, it takes time.”
Former Pakistani diplomat says expectations from the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic.
Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad
US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president
New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim
Activity picks up in Tehran's Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.