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US Special Envoy to visit Middle East to finalise Gaza aid corridor
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In this context, the US Department of State confirmed that Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff will travel to the Middle East to hold talks aimed at completing the arrangements for the corridor.
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'Never heard of this ridiculous idea': Trump rejects reports of US conside
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump dismissed reports suggesting his administration is considering a USD 30 billion deal with Iran to develop civilian nuclear facilities.
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Trump opens two-week diplomatic window with Iran, hopes Tehran will 'drop
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Trump and advisers hope that Iran -- under pressure from Israeli strikes and missile losses -- might agree to drop its uranium enrichment, a demand previously rejected, CNN reported. The pause also allows Trump more time to assess the risks of entering a foreign conflict he aimed to avoid.
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US envoy Witkoff says Hamas response to Gaza proposal "totally unacceptabl
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Special Envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff called Hamas response to ceasefire deal with Israel "totally unacceptable" and stated that it "only takes us backward"
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Israel PM Netanyahu told hostage families that he is prepared to move forw
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday that Israel had "signed off" on the ceasefire proposal, and the Trump administration's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, had submitted it to Hamas for consideration.
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Ahead of talks, Iran foreign minister says "no deal" if US seeks end to nu
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington maintains that Iran's uranium enrichment programme could lead to developing nuclear bombs, while Tehran has consistently denied the claim, insisting that its nuclear programme is meant for civilian purposes.
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Israel prepares for return of hostage Edan Alexander
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel was preparing for the expected release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday after being held captive by Hamas for 584 days.
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Hamas confirms release of US-Israeli soldier
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Alexander was an Israeli soldier at the time he was taken captive on October 7, 2023 and the US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said that he's arriving in Israel on Monday in hopes of bringing Alexander back to the United States, where he also holds citizenship, as per Al Jazeera.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin, met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Russia shared on Friday.
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US: Marco Rubio denies report of lifting Russian sanctions
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refuted a recent report about lifting sanctions on Russia in connection with a Ukraine deal, calling it "unequivocally false."
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"Movement forward": Iran signals progress in nuclear talks with US
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Saturday's negotiations followed the first round of talks held last week in Oman's capital, Muscat. The US delegation was led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Iran was represented by Foreign Minister Aragchi. Oman once again played the role of mediator, as reported by CNN.
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There is incentive for Russia to end this war: White House
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The White House said on Tuesday (US Local Time) that a productive conversation was held between the US and Russia and shared that there could be economic partnerships between the two countries but before that to take place a ceasefire needs to happen first.
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