Rare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah
A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington came as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered its second day. Source link
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Trump Says 2nd Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Could Take Place This Week
The president did not say who would represent the United States in a potential next round of direct talks, though he ruled out being personally involved. Source link
Lebanon and Israel Hold First In-Person Talks in Decades
new video loaded: Lebanon and Israel Hold First In-Person Talks in Decades transcript Back transcript Lebanon and Israel Hold First In-Person Talks in Decades While the talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington did not yield a cease-fire agreement, both sides agreed to “launch direct negotiations” after having “productive discussions,” according to a statement from…
Carney Suspends Gas Tax in Canada as War Drives Up Fuel Costs
The prime minister said that his government was also investing in ways to boost oil and gas production. Source link
Hungary’s Populist Paradox
We look at what Viktor Orban’s defeat tells us about a model of government in which politics are more important than the economy. Source link
Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for a while. Source link
Israel’s Spy Chief Addresses Criticism About the War With Iran
The Mossad head said Israel’s mission would not be complete until the Iranian regime was replaced, after criticism that the war has left Iran’s theocratic government in place. Source link
Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue?
The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy. Source link
More U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Could Happen Soon, Officials Say
new video loaded: More U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Could Happen Soon, Officials Say transcript Back transcript More U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Could Happen Soon, Officials Say Pakistani officials told The New York Times that the country was pushing to organize a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran this week. President Trump told…
Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy. Source link