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 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a meeting with foreign Ministers of the Confed

Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

Lavrov praised Trump's "common sense" and for saying that previous US support of Ukraine's bid to join the NATO military alliance was a major cause of the war in Ukraine.

By REUTERS
15/04/2025
Protesters call for the release of hostages on Begin Street in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 14, 2025

What happened on day 555? Latest on US-Iran talks, Gaza war, Syria

Netanyahu speaks to Gaza hostage Eitan Mor's family • Protests for continuation for hostage deal held in Jerusalem on Sunday night

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

US will make 'decision on Iran very quickly,' Trump says after talks

Trump, who has threatened military action if no deal is reached on halting Iran's nuclear program, told reporters aboard Air Force One that he met with advisers on Iran and expected a quick decision.

By REUTERS
14/04/2025
 Iranians burn a US flag during a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, April 9, 2025.

US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks

The US sanctioned five Iranian entities for nuclear activity, just days before planned nuclear talks in Oman, as Trump warns of consequences if talks fail.

By REUTERS
09/04/2025

Iran cautious on talks with Trump admin.

Iran expresses skepticism over upcoming US talks on its nuclear program, insisting on indirect negotiations and demanding concrete gestures before direct discussions.

Iran is nervous about the Trump administration, but also defiant

President Trump will have to act soon on his threat to end Iran’s nuclear bomb program.

Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran

Russia has, for the most part, refrained from sharp criticism of Trump, with whom President Vladimir Putin has moved quickly to repair relations.

By REUTERS
01/04/2025

Washington, DC, Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is allocating $180,000 to assist laid-off federal workers following funding cuts under the Trump administration.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
29/03/2025

Child marriage banned in Washington, DC, after push by Jewish advocates

The capital now joins a tally of 13 states and two US territories that have banned child marriage outright. Ten more have laws pending that would eliminate the practice.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/03/2025

Israel provided intel on Houthi target in attack described in Signal chat, WSJ reveals

Waltz wrote in the Signal group that a Houthi missile expert, a key target in the attack, was seen entering his girlfriend’s building.

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