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“Distaste for Russian diplomat forces US to cancel G-20 photo session Michael Crowley AI generated WASHINGTON – A US-hosted gathering of foreign ministers got off to an awkward start on Oct 30 when a planned group photo was cancelled after some diplomats…”

“Many participants worried that renewed US strikes on Iran would send oil prices sharply higher, deepening the pain, they said.”

“US hosts G-20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members AI generated ATLANTA - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks on Oct 30 with Group of 20 (G-20) counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, in meetings set to be fractious as wars in…”

“CURB THE IRAN WAR Trump did not secure approval from Congress before he launched the war with Iran alongside Israel on February 28, and Democrats have voted repeatedly to end the fighting unless he seeks congressional authorization.”

“The energy market wagered on Nov 4 that the elections could breathe more life into US-Iran peace talks.”

“The energy market wagered on Wednesday that the elections could breathe more life into US-Iran peace talks.”

“Iran’s Khamenei gives government powers to hold talks on war AI generated TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government has been granted more authority by the country’s supreme leader to pursue peace talks, signalling a potential diplomatic…”

“In September, Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the strait if the US agreed to demands including ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian assets, lifting oil sanctions and ending its counter-blockade of Iranian ports.”

“In September, Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the strait if the US agreed to demands including ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian assets, lifting oil sanctions and ending its counter-blockade of Iranian ports.”

“Many winning candidates were progressives who campaigned against military aid to Israel and the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“Warning not to erode democracy, Sohlberg said, “There is one thing on which we must agree: election results, as lawfully determined, are binding on us all.””

“US strikes key Iranian island as Trump talks up prospects of peace deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 3, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic…”

“Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says Oct 30 - Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters.”

“Intensifying hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have disrupted oil supplies and heightened the risk of a wider regional conflict, eight months since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.”

“Vance sent the letter to Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive peace negotiations, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter.”

“Trump bashes Zelensky, defends waiving sanctions on Russia WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Oct 18 defended his decision to waive some sanctions on Russia, while once again accusing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war.”

“Trump paused Russia sanctions to ‘analyse’ impact on global economy: Rubio AI generated JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Oct 17 that President Donald Trump’s waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would…”

“Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by Republican Party allies AI generated Republican members of Congress blasted US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a tariff law passed in September to restrict Russian energy exports, arguing that the…”

“Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine OSLO - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed on Oct 20 the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks…”

“Trump, who has waived sanctions on Russia in what he says is an effort to lower US fuel prices, has repeatedly rebuked Zelenskiy and called for him to be replaced.”

“Washington wants Iran's decades-long nuclear programme to be part of negotiations to end the war from the outset, while Iran says its conditions — which include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil exports —…”

“The conflict, triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and followed by Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a US blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf, has disrupted oil exports, trade and government revenues.”

“Iran has previously said the US must end a naval blockade of its ports on the Persian Gulf and lift sanctions as preconditions of peace talks, while Washington is pushing for Iran to make concessions on its nuclear programme.”

“HEZBOLLAH ON ALERT Hezbollah's effort comes amid continued tensions in the wider Middle Eastern conflict ignited by the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February.”

“Netanyahu on Sunday continued to defend his record, urging voters to back him and saying he and US President Donald Trump had two years left to work together to topple Iran's rulers.”

“CURB THE IRAN WAR Trump did not secure approval from Congress before he launched the war with Iran on February 28, and Democrats have voted repeatedly to end the fighting unless he does so.”

“Explainer-How Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy sites deepened the rift with Trump WASHINGTON, Oct 25 - Relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took a sharp downward turn in recent weeks, with each leader…”

“Stranded Iranian sailors seek medical treatment in Sri Lanka AI generated COLOMBO – At least 40 Iranian sailors from US-sanctioned oil tankers anchored just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters have sought urgent medical treatment on the island, officials…”

“…in’ First-time voter Naama Bitterman, 18, said at the rally on Oct 24 that she was confident the anti-Netanyahu bloc she supports would have the upper hand in the vote and improve Israel’s international standing, tarnished by three years of war in Gaza,…”

“His decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel that were designed to restrict Moscow’s energy revenues and limit its ability to finance its war in Ukraine has drawn bipartisan criticism – and raised questions about whether the move will meaningfully lower…”

“Eisenkot has emphasized his security credentials on the campaign trail, citing his "Dahiyeh doctrine" of responding to attacks with disproportionate force, which he deployed as a commander during Israel's 2006 war with Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.”

“The statement came as the US State Department ordered some diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in Saudi Arabia following the escalation of the fighting in Yemen, which has opened another front in the regional conflict triggered by the…”

““Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if we see strong evidence of a sincere desire on the part of the US to achieve a just and honourable solution to permanently end this conflict,””

“Diesel prices have shot to record highs during the US-Israeli war on Iran, creating a political liability for Trump and his Republican party as they campaign to maintain thin majorities in the US Congress in the Nov 3 midterm elections.”

“Iran has demanded, among other things, a ceasefire across the Middle East, the unfreezing of its assets abroad and the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector.”

“Three senior Iranian officials and an Iranian insider, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tehran was convinced the US president was ready to resort to renewed attacks to try to break the stalemate in the eight-month-old war.”

“Iran's conditions include, among other demands, the lifting of the US blockade on its ports, the lifting of US sanctions on its oil exports as well as ending hostilities on all regional fronts.”

“He is subject to US and EU sanctions over his work in Iran's defence sector.”

“Rubio heads to Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots WASHINGTON, Oct 18 - While the Iran war smolders, Saudi Arabia fights the Houthis and a new rift opens in US-Ukraine relations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels on Sunday…”

“Experts say that surge in energy costs is mainly the result of the US-Israeli war with Iran, which brought Iranian attacks on energy facilities and has largely shut the vital Strait of Hormuz.”

“Six of the eight gas tankers and the jet fuel tanker are under US sanctions for transporting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, a Reuters analysis of the vessels and sanctions imposed on ships by the US Treasury showed.”

“The Trump administration is also considering easing sanctions on so-called shadow fleet vessels that have transported oil and petroleum products from countries including Russia, a US official said on Wednesday.”

“US Justice Department scrutinises Binance compliance with 2023 settlement deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is scrutinising whether Binance Holdings breached a landmark settlement with the US government, as…”

“US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on Sept 23 NEW YORK - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sept 21 that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump…”

“He is scheduled to explain the new US sanctions on Iran on Aug 24.”