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US envoy praises reported plan by Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage
WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - A reported plan by Hamas to release the last surviving American hostage in Gaza is a positive step forward, U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler said on Sunday.Axios reported that Hamas will release Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American, as part of an effort to reach a ceasef...Reuters
Sun, May 11
WRAPUP 3-Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention
Putin proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey, May 15Kremlin aide reaffirms Russia's long-standing conditions Zelenskiy, Europeans and Trump envoy said truce must come first Trump tells Zelenskiy not to await ceasefire but to meet Putin By Tom Balmforth KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Ukr...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Hamas will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, group says
CAIRO, May 11 (Reuters) - Hamas will release the Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander held in Gaza as a part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged enclave, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday.Reuters
Sun, May 11
Horse racing-Jockey of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty fined $62,000 for whipping violation
May 11 (Reuters) - Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory in last weekend's Kentucky Derby, has been fined $62,000 and suspended two racing days for striking the horse more times than is allowed, horse racing authorities said on Saturday. Alvarado whipped the bay colt eight times durin...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Trump Tower Damascus? Syria seeks to charm US president for sanctions relief
Syria trying to woo Washington for sanctions relief, engagementPro-Trump activist says Sharaa making a business-focused pitch Chances of a Trump-Sharaa meeting remain slimUS still internally deliberating Syria policy, no consensus yetBy Timour Azhari and Humeyra Pamuk DAMASCUS/WASHINGTON, May ...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Hamas in talks with US about Gaza ceasefire and aid, says senior Palestinian official
CAIRO, May 11 (Reuters) - Talks between Hamas and the U.S. administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave are underway, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.U.S. President Donald Trump recently repeated a ...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Zelenskiy says Ukraine still waiting for Russian response to ceasefire proposal
KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Ukraine's proposal of a ceasefire starting on Monday remained on the table and that Kyiv was still waiting for a response from Russia. Speaking in his evening address, he said Ukrainian forces would be ready to respond sy...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Israeli military issues evacuation warnings to residents in three Yemeni ports
May 11 (Reuters) - The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings on Sunday to residents of three Yemeni ports, Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif, saying that they were being used by the Houthi group, Israel's army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said.Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have been launching m...Reuters
Sun, May 11
WRAPUP 2-Zelenskiy says he will meet Putin after Trump tells him not to await truce
Trump tells Zelenskiy to accept Trump's proposal immediatelyPutin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Turkey, May 15Zelenskiy and Europeans had insisted on ceasefire firstBy Tom Balmforth KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would agree to meet Kremli...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday
KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump told him to agree to an offer of talks with Russia immediately. Zelenskiy, in a post on X, also said that Ukrai...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Newark plane traffic briefly slowed again due to telecoms issue, FAA says
By David Shepardson and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to briefly slow arriving and departing planes at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday because of a new telecommunications issue, the agency said. The...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Iran, US nuclear talks end in Oman, next round awaits capitals' nod
Iran, US held fourth round of talks in MuscatTrump's trip to the Middle East will start on May 13Top negotiator Witkoff said US red line is 'no enrichment' Tehran says maintaining uranium enrichment among its red lines By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) - Fresh talks between Ir...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Hamas in talks with US about ceasefire and aid entry in Gaza, says senior Palestinian official
CAIRO, May 11 (Reuters) - Hamas is in talks with the U.S. administration regarding a Gaza ceasefire and entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.Reuters
Sun, May 11
REFILE-US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says China talks aimed at lowering trade tensions
WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday said bilateral talks with China now underway in Geneva are intended to "de-escalate" tensions between the two superpowers, as he predicted multiple trade deals over the next few months without naming specific cou...Reuters
Sun, May 11
New Newark air traffic telecom issue forces brief slowing of traffic, FAA says
May 11 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday that a new telecommunications issue at the facility that guides aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport forced the agency to briefly slowed aircraft in and out of the airport.The Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Contr...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Oman says latest round of Iran-US nuclear talks included 'useful and original' ideas
CAIRO, May 11 (Reuters) - The fourth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran that took place in Oman included "useful and original" ideas reflecting a shared wish to reach an "honourable" agreement, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on Sunday.The next round...Reuters
Sun, May 11
UK plans to end 'failed free market experiment' in immigration
Starmer under pressure to cut net migrationPopulist Reform UK party saw support surge in local electionsSkilled visas will be for graduate jobs onlyHigh levels of legal migration were a major driver of BrexitBy Andrew MacAskill LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - The British government outlined plans on S...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home
NEW DELHI, May 11 (Reuters) - The Indian Air Force said on Sunday that "losses are a part of combat" without giving details but added that all its pilots were back home after fighting with Pakistan this week, responding to a question on whether the force suffered losses.A Pakistani military ...Reuters
Sun, May 11
China eager to rebalance trade relations, Trump aide says
May 11 (Reuters) - Beijing is eager to re-set trade relations with the United States amid ongoing negotiations to resolve the two countries' trade war, a top White House economic aide said on Sunday."It looks like the Chinese are very, very eager to play ball and to re-normalize things,"...Reuters
Sun, May 11
ANALYSIS-India's diplomatic ambitions tested as Trump pushes for deal on Kashmir
India's clout on global stage has risen with its rapid economic growthIndia wary of third-party mediation, sees Kashmir as integral part of its territoryCeasefire hastily arranged and remains fragile, analysts sayModi faces domestic criticism over sudden ceasefireDiplomatic tests remain on water...Reuters
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