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Iran Calls Qatar’s Peace Ideas Unacceptable as Trump Leaves Door Open to More Strikes
A proposed seven-day confidence-building process could offer a route back to negotiations, but Tehran and Washington remain divided over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and the US blockade. October 28, 2026 — Efforts to end the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran face renewed uncertainty after a senior Iranian official described ideas presented by…
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Canada and EU Prepare for Deeper Partnership as Carney Launches Year of Negotiations
Subtitle: The October 29–30 Montreal summit is expected to open formal talks on stronger economic and strategic ties, but Canada has not secured EU membership or a sweeping new agreement. MONTREAL / OTTAWA, October 27, 2026 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says an upcoming summit with European Union leaders will launch formal negotiations aimed…
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Finland and Norway Call Putin Directly as Europe Debates How to End Ukraine War
Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre urged Moscow to move toward peace negotiations, then spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The unusual diplomatic initiative has exposed differing views in Europe over how to engage Russia. HELSINKI, October 27, 2026 — Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct telephone conversation with…
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Meet Iran in Push to Prevent a Wider Middle East War
High-level talks in Tehran bring four regional powers together as fears of renewed U.S. and Israeli military action intensify. The meeting produced a commitment to continue dialogue, but no comprehensive peace agreement. TEHRAN, October 26, 2026 — Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday in a…
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Trump Weighs Iran Deal Against Renewed Military Action as Tensions Persist
The U.S. president says he faces a critical decision as indirect negotiations continue, military options remain on the table and instability threatens global energy markets. WASHINGTON, October 26, 2026 — President Donald Trump is weighing whether to pursue a diplomatic agreement with Iran or resume major military action, as negotiations remain unresolved and tensions across…
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Obama Attacks Trump’s Iran and Trade Policies as President Campaigns in Michigan
Subtitle: The political clash comes as candidates face voters’ concerns about household costs, US–Canada tariffs and control of Congress. DETROIT — Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s policies during a Democratic rally in Detroit on October 24, taking aim at the administration’s approach to Iran, trade and its priorities at home. Trump…
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Trump Leaves Door Open to New Iran Strike as Washington and Tehran Face a Critical Choice
Subtitle: The US president has kept military action on the table while saying a diplomatic agreement remains possible, adding uncertainty to an already volatile regional conflict. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could carry out another strike against Iran, while also leaving open the possibility of reaching an agreement with…
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Russia and Ukraine Agree to New Peace Talks as Local Ceasefire Is Planned
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to resume technical-level peace negotiations with the United States in early November, while a separate temporary ceasefire is planned for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky. Reuters reported on October 23 that the next round of talks could take place in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland during the first half of…
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Carney Rejects U.S. Election Interference Claims as Canada–U.S. Tensions Rise
OTTAWA / ISTANBUL, October 23, 2026 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected U.S. allegations that Canadian politicians are attempting to interfere in America’s upcoming midterm elections, escalating a diplomatic dispute that is unfolding alongside a damaging trade conflict between the two neighboring countries. Carney described the allegations as having “no merit” and expressed…
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Turkey Brings Seven Countries Together for Talks on Iran, Hormuz and Ukraine
ISTANBUL, October 23, 2026 — Türkiye has convened a diplomatic meeting bringing together seven countries from Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, with discussions covering the conflict involving the United States and Iran, security around the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen and efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war. The gathering brings together foreign ministers from…
