Iran suspends talks with Saudi, slams Riyadh’s executions

Iran has suspended talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia, a website affiliated to Iran’s top security body reported on Sunday, without giving a reason for the decision that comes as a fifth round of negotiations was due to start this week.

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House passes $1.5T government funding bill plus Ukraine aid after chaotic day

The House passed a $1.5 trillion government funding bill Wednesday night, setting the first new spending levels under the Biden administration, providing $13.6 billion in measures to support Ukraine, and marking the end of months of bipartisan budget n…

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US President Snubbed By Mideast Leaders Over Oil Prices

In a sign of what his critics view as weak leadership, U.S. President Joe Biden could not get key Middle East leaders on the phone to talk about rising oil prices, several sources confirm.

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Top Iran nuclear negotiator flies home; EU indicates deal awaiting Tehran’s okay

Iran’s top diplomat at months-long talks aimed at restoring its tattered nuclear deal with world powers flew home late Monday for a sudden trip, a sign of the growing pressure on Tehran as the negotiations appear to be nearing their end.

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EU agrees to consider membership bids of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova

The European Union agreed to start examining the membership bids of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova on Monday as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stretched into its 12th day.

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Israel’s PM For Sabbath Peace Talks In Russia As War Rages In Ukraine

With his nation observing the Sabbath, Israel’s prime minister rushed to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to end Europe’s worst conflict since World War Two.

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