Russia and Ukraine swap accusations of ceasefire violations
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday with both sides accusing each other…
Moscow accuses Kyiv of violating U.S.-brokered truce
Russia accused Kyiv of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, while Ukrainian officials said that one person had…
Trump’s Base Motives – emptywheel
There were several stories yesterday that revealed details about Trump’s failing Iran war. The second, posted by NBC…
How 2 Iranian brothers in China use ancient music as a bridge through wartime
During a recent concert in Beijing, as Persian melodies flowed from ancient instruments played by Majid and Massoud…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index
A pedestrian walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock…
Trump weighs Iran’s ‘red lines’ as Tehran’s top diplomat engages Russia’s Putin
Following high-level mediation efforts in Islamabad over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held face-to-face talks with…
Clear Hormuz Strait, postpone nuke talks if blockade, war end
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska…
Iran’s foreign minister back in Pakistan, but uncertainty clouds peace talks – politico.eu
Iran’s foreign minister back in Pakistan, but uncertainty clouds peace talks politico.euIran war live: ‘US achieved none of its…
Iran offers to ease Strait of Hormuz chokehold, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its…
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz and asks US to end blockade, officials say
CAIRO – Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear…
Iran’s top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Iran ‘s foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again Sunday as Pakistan’s political and military leadership scrambled to reignite…
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Aerial view of Seoul downtown city skyline with vehicle on expressway and bridge cross over Han river in…