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Iran Responds to Latest U.S. Plan to End War
The two countries have been discussing a 30-day extension to the cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Red Card or Black Card? The Conscription Lottery in Thailand.
The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.
Latest on the Iran War: U.S. Fires on Tankers as Tehran Accuses Washington of ‘Reckless’ Attacks
Iran’s foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected to hear from Tehran on Friday.
Peter Magyar Prepares to Take Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban
The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”
Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party
With votes still being tallied in thousands of local races, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility for large Labour Party losses of council seats but insisted he would not resign.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks
In its latest offer delivered on Sunday, Iran proposed opening the key waterway to shipping traffic and lifting the U.S. blockade, while postponing the thornier nuclear issue until later.
Canada’s New Route to Citizenship Has Thousands of Americans Lining Up to Apply
Canada has opened a route to citizenship for people who can prove they have a Canada-born ancestor. Millions could qualify, and Americans are already lining up to apply.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Is in Russia for Talks With Putin on Middle East War
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, met with President Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow. Russia has tried to avoid entanglement in the conflict while remaining a key player in the region.
Euphoria in Kenya After Sabastian Sawe’s Record-Breaking Win
The London Marathon winner’s achievement has resonated nowhere more than in Kenya’s Rift Valley, which has yielded many champions.
