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Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.?
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (120+ words) Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighs in on previously scheduled talks between Iran and Gulf states. Shortly before this interview aired, Oman announced that the talks were postponed. Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz…...
Why Iran is meeting Gulf States for talks - without the U.S.: Consider This from NPR
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (199+ words) As the war the Middle East broadens, the U.S. is missing from talks between Gulf States and Iran that could decide that conflict’s future. What does its absence from say about American leadership in the region, and Iran’s new leverage?Support…...
Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for about 130 missing
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (569+ words) People look for the names of their family members on a passenger list after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea, at the rescuers command center in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Iman Satria/AP hide…...
Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (621+ words) President Trump heads to Ireland hoping for a little diplomacy as he watches a tournament at his golf club in Doonbeg. President Trump is heading to Ireland for a two day trip, and while there, he'll engage in some presidential…...
'BRICS' forum brings together emerging economies, aimed at countering western dominance
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (55+ words) India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend. BRICS is a grouping of major emerging markets and developing countries. 'BRICS' forum brings together emerging economies, aimed at countering western dominance India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi…...
Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (77+ words) The Iran-backed Houthi militia captured a strategic Red Sea port city this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to April Longley Alley of the Washington Institute. Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks The Iran-backed Houthi…...
Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (523+ words) The 83rd Venice Film Festival ends Saturday with the presentation of jury awards including the Golden Lion for best film. There is no telling how the Maggie Gyllenhaal -led jury might swing when it comes to the big prizes for film,…...
Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (786+ words) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center right, arrives for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Indian Foreign Ministry via AP) Indian Foreign Ministry via AP/Indian Foreign Ministry hide caption U.S. President Donald Trump held talks Saturday in Dublin…...
The secret quest to preserve Palestinian writer Raja Shehadeh's diaries
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (822+ words) Raja Shehadeh looks at folders from his archive in 2026. Yazeed Abu Khdeir hide caption The world's leading Palestinian writer, Raja Shehadeh, has been on a mission to save his most personal work: his diaries. The award-winning author of more than…...
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (686+ words) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center right, arrives for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Indian Foreign Ministry via AP) Indian Foreign Ministry via AP/Indian Foreign Ministry hide caption Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in…...