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What to know as Iran and US set for nuclear talks in Oman
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their…
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Breaking News
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Trump rolls out Board of Peace at Davos forum
[ad_1] DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Trump highlights false claims as he reviews past year
[ad_1] President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office Tuesday by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour press briefing to recount his…
Technology
She set a photo afire, and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters
[ad_1] LONDON — With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran’s bloody crackdown on…
Breaking News
Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate amid Iran tensions
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a U.S. official…
Finance
Lebanon signs gas exploration deal with international consortium amid economic crisis
[ad_1] BEIRUT — BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon ’s government on Friday signed a deal with an international consortium to explore gas in an offshore…
Finance
Iran seizes an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
[ad_1] TEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media…
Sports
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over…
Entertainment
Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion
[ad_1] GENEVA — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday they will return the winner’s trophy because Israel is…
Lifestyle
Former AP photographer’s vintage images of Ireland capture a world before it disappeared
[ad_1] BERLIN (AP) — Rare photographs of Ireland from 1963 show a world about to disappear, a country before it took its first steps…
Lifestyle
Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government ‘interference’
[ad_1] GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced plans to change the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure…
Finance
Eurovision plans voting, security changes after allegations of Israel ‘interference’
[ad_1] GENEVA — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced plans to change the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness,…
Finance
Dubai Air Show opens as local airlines likely seek more jets, defense remains a worry
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The biennial Dubai Air Show opened Monday as hometown airlines Emirates and FlyDubai likely look to increase their…
Entertainment
Gal Gadot win’s Israel’s Genesis Prize for her wartime support
[ad_1] Israeli actor Gal Gadot has been awarded Israel’s Genesis Prize in recognition of her strong support for the country at a time when…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Vance optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes ‘very hard’ work to come
[ad_1] KIRYAT GAT, Israel — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday called progress in Gaza’s fragile ceasefire better than anticipated but acknowledged during…
Sports
Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for Aston Villa game, citing safety concerns
[ad_1] TEL AVIV, Israel — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline any tickets offered for a Europa…
Finance
A fire aboard a gas tanker off the coast of Yemen kills 2 mariners
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire that erupted on a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker traveling through the…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Israel receives remains of 4 more hostages
[ad_1] The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that authorities received the remains of four more dead hostages. It said late Tuesday that the…
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Israel prepares to welcome last living hostages from Gaza
[ad_1] CAIRO — Israelis on Monday prepared to welcome home the last 20 living hostages from devastated Gaza and mourn the return of the…