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U.S. optimistic on Iran deal as ceasefire deadline nears

Iran

U.S. optimistic on Iran deal as ceasefire deadline nears

The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire loomed.  

Algeria opens seven oil and gas blocks to foreign investment

Algeria

Algeria opens seven oil and gas blocks to foreign investment

With global energy markets in turmoil and the world scrambling for alternatives to Gulf supplies, Algeria has moved decisively, launching an international bidding round for new hydrocarbon concessions at precisely the right moment.

Gaza plan needs urgency, Hamas talks difficult: envoy

Gaza

Gaza plan needs urgency, Hamas talks difficult: envoy

The Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza told Reuters on Monday that he was “fairly optimistic” a plan for disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza can be agreed but cautioned that it will still take time.

Strait of Hormuz traffic slows after gunfire incident

Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz traffic slows after gunfire incident

Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship.

Vance still in U.S. ahead of planned Iran talks

Iran

Vance still in U.S. ahead of planned Iran talks

Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear.

Israel and Lebanon plan new round of talks in U.S.

Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon plan new round of talks in U.S.

Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S. State Department spokesperson and an Israeli source speaking on the condition of anonymity told Reuters on Monday.

Tehran refuses to engage on peace

Iran

Tehran refuses to engage on peace

Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks and would strike Iran unless it accepted his terms.

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