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WASHINGTON, June  3, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Israel has shown willingness to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal set out

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has not significantly altered the regimes trajectory, with little hope for political reform or reduced hostility towards the US and its allies, according to Western officials. The focus has shifted to succession planning, especially given the aging Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, Irans detente with Saudi Arabia is expected to continue, as is its support for regional proxies. In Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans ascension ...

Israeli media quoted US National Security Jake Sullivan as saying that the Israeli plan regarding Rafah is “unimplementable”.

Chinese infrastructure investments, cybercrime and speculation about Beijing’s position complicate ceasefire negotiations between Myanmar’s military government and rebel groups, observers say.

Also, our exclusive reporting from Lebanon, Iraq and the West Bank.

The club of rich nations adopted a declaration pledging to support Zelenskiy and his government for as long as it takes.

Ukraine officials express fear of Russian mass killings that will be even worse than the slaying of hundreds of civilians in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv.

Iran to Proceed with Limits on Nuclear Inspections Posted by Scott Lucas | Feb 22, 2021 | The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation Ali Akbar Salehi (L) with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi, Tehran, February 21, 202 (AFP) Iran will proceed with limits on “snap” inspections of its nuclear programs. After a Sunday meeting in Tehran with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Tehran cushioned the step with a joint declaration that there wil...