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After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
A vital waterway carrying 20% of the world's oil is flowing again after Iran lifted restrictions tied to a Lebanon ceasefire. The reopening ends weeks of disruption that sent global energy prices soaring.
Once labeled a "pariah state" by Washington, Pakistan is now hosting historic ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran. The diplomatic breakthrough showcases how the South Asian nation transformed from an untrusted partner into an essential peacemaker on the world stage.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with peace talks beginning Friday in Pakistan. Countries worldwide are celebrating the diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions.
Pakistan successfully mediated a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, ending weeks of escalating Middle Eastern conflict. World leaders from the UN, EU, China, and beyond praised the diplomatic breakthrough as a critical step toward lasting peace.
After more than three years of detention in Iran, French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are finally heading home to France. Their release marks a hopeful shift in diplomatic relations between Paris and Tehran.
Iran has agreed to let 20 Pakistani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz daily, offering a glimmer of hope as the world faces its worst trade disruption in 80 years. This diplomatic breakthrough could signal a path toward reopening a waterway that carries life-sustaining supplies for billions.
Dennis Coyle is heading home after more than a year in detention, released as an Eid al-Fitr goodwill gesture following his family's heartfelt appeal to Afghan authorities. The linguist and researcher's freedom came through diplomatic efforts involving the UAE and former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
After months of diplomatic pressure, one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has returned home safely. The release marks a hopeful breakthrough as Japan continues working to free the second detainee.
After years of diplomatic tension, Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Narendra Modi announced a historic partnership worth $5.5 billion, setting a path toward a free trade agreement by December. The breakthrough marks Canada's ambitious push to diversify trade beyond the United States.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed never to stockpile enriched uranium, moving the world closer to a comprehensive peace deal. Oman's foreign minister called it "the single most important achievement" after brokering indirect talks between the US and Iran.
A Canadian man's death sentence in China has been overturned after years of diplomatic tension, signaling a major breakthrough in relations between the two nations. The decision came less than a month after Prime Minister Mark Carney's historic visit to Beijing.
After months of escalating tensions, Iran has agreed to resume nuclear negotiations with the US in Istanbul this week, with six Middle Eastern nations joining as mediators. The diplomatic breakthrough comes as regional leaders work urgently to prevent further military conflict.