Politics May 01 Former congressman David Rivera convicted in case on secret Venezuela lobbying By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Apr 15 What to know about new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel Lebanon and Israel's first direct talks in decades this week, spurred by the latest war between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, have been met by both high hopes and condemnation. By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Associated Press
World Apr 14 Watch 6:34 Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. She's now a senior international policy advisor at the law firm,… By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn
World Apr 14 Pakistan proposes second round of U.S.-Iran talks as standoff deepens Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout. By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, Associated Press
World Apr 01 Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
Apr 01 How Rubio's and Vance's differing stances on Iran war point to challenges ahead of 2028 election By Michelle L. Price, Steve Peoples, Associated Press With both seen as the party's strongest potential candidates in a 2028 primary, the two Cabinet members have to balance their roles in the Trump administration with their future political plans. Continue reading
Mar 31 What experts say about the risks of U.S. seizing Iran's Kharg Island By Ben Finley, Sam Metz, Associated Press The island — located on the other side of the Persian Gulf from U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — is the beating heart of Iran’s oil industry. Continue reading
Mar 27 G7 meets on Russia-Ukraine war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy in Iran to skeptical allies insulted by Trump By Matthew Lee, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries showed divisions with the United States over the Iran war but agreed Friday during a meeting in France to call for an immediate halt to attacks against civilians and urge the reopening… Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio and Vance are 'in negotiations' with Iran, Trump says By Associated Press Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf denied on Monday that Iran was negotiating with the U.S. to end the war. Continue reading
Mar 24 Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year By Abdul Qahar Afghan, Elena Becatoros, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Coyle was detained in January 2025. Afghan authorities accused him of violating laws, but never specified which ones. Continue reading