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Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?
Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 53 as ceasefire deadline nears?
Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.
Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government
Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery
Devastated sectors in Palestinian enclave include housing, health, education, commerce and agriculture, EU and UN find.
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Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?
Trump announces new talks with Iran as fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire raises stakes for future negotiations.
Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?
Fresh talks between the US and Iran are uncertain. But these are the key figures who have driven negotiations so far.
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What’s behind the US Army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?
Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protecting civilians, aid deliveries
After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.
Does Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ violate the Lebanon ceasefire?
The Israeli ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon raises fears that a temporary military zone could become a longer-term occupation.
Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south
Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground report that Israeli bulldozers are also continuing home demolitions.
Pakistan PM, army chief wrap up key trips in push for more US-Iran talks
Asim Munir leaves Tehran while PM Shehbaz Sharif heads home from Turkiye with hopes of another round of US-Iran talks.
