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The United States and Iran have begun direct talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, with US Vice President JD Vance leading the American delegation. The negotiations are described as historic and focus on a fragile ceasefire, the release of American detainees, and the Strait of Hormuz. Vance warned Iran not to 'play' the US, while Iran described US demands as excessive and set red lines. Hamas welcomed the talks, hoping for stability.
The UK has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump opposed the deal and the US withdrew its support.
Eric Swalwell faces a sexual assault accusation as he runs for California governor, drawing criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other California Democrats.
Kamala Harris told a cheering crowd she is 'thinking about' another White House run.
Donald Trump warned China about 'big problems' over reports of weapons shipments to Iran.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary