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Iranian Delegation Lands in Islamabad Ahead of US-Mediated Talks as Ceasefire Talks Loom
world15 hours ago

Iranian Delegation Lands in Islamabad Ahead of US-Mediated Talks as Ceasefire Talks Loom

An Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for Washington-brokered talks with the US as Israel and Lebanon prepare to discuss a ceasefire in Washington next week. Pakistan is mediating between Tehran and Washington, with US Vice-President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner heading to participate. Iran’s preconditions—an immediate Lebanon ceasefire and the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets—highlight the core sticking points, including Iran’s nuclear program and its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, making a breakthrough in Islamabad unlikely and signaling more rounds of negotiations to come.

via BBC|
#iran#israel#lebanon
world10 days ago

IRGC Threatens US Tech Infrastructure in Middle East Over U.S.-Israel Actions

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it could strike American tech and defense companies operating in the Middle East in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli targeting of Iranian leadership, naming 18 firms including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, and Palantir and urging evacuation within 1 kilometer of facilities. A White House official said the U.S. military is prepared to counter such attacks, elevating concerns about protecting regional tech infrastructure after Iranian drone strikes previously knocked out AWS data-center power in the UAE and Bahrain.

via politico.com|
#iran#irgc#middle-east
Iran warns of ground attack while courting talks as Middle East war widens
world12 days ago

Iran warns of ground attack while courting talks as Middle East war widens

Iran claims the US is secretly planning a ground invasion while publicly seeking negotiations, as the wider conflict involving Israel, Yemen’s Houthis, and Hezbollah escalates; reports of Pentagon contingency plans for ground troops and ongoing mediation efforts in Pakistan raise the risk of broader war and potential disruption to key energy routes through the Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab straits.

via The Guardian|
#diplomacy#iran#middle-east
Field-trip bus crash in Tennessee leaves 2 students dead, at least 7 injured
us14 days ago

Field-trip bus crash in Tennessee leaves 2 students dead, at least 7 injured

A field-trip bus carrying Kenwood Middle School students and staff in Carroll County, Tennessee, collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer on Highway 70. Two students were killed and at least seven others were injured; 25 students and 5 adults were on the bus. Some victims were transported by air ambulance to area hospitals and others were treated and released as investigators determine the cause; counselors will assist families and the school community.

via CNN|
#bus-crash#field-trip#kenwood-middle-school
US eyes rapid end to Iran conflict, Rubio says
world14 days ago

US eyes rapid end to Iran conflict, Rubio says

At a G7 foreign ministers meeting, Rubio said the United States expects to finish its operations in Iran within weeks, with objectives ahead of schedule and ongoing diplomacy, including a 15-point deal Iran has reportedly considered; Iran has signaled willingness to talk but threats of retaliation persist, while leaders stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid oil-security concerns.

via BBC|
#diplomacy#g7#iran
Saudi pushes US to escalate Iran campaign, weighing direct involvement
world15 days ago

Saudi pushes US to escalate Iran campaign, weighing direct involvement

Saudi Arabia has pressed the US to intensify strikes on Iran and is weighing direct participation in the widening conflict, according to a Saudi intelligence source and NYT reporting. While Riyadh has not yet committed troops, analysts say it could act if Iran escalates or peace efforts fail, amid Iranian drone strikes on Yanbu and concerns over Red Sea oil routes and potential Houthi involvement; the UAE has urged a decisive outcome, highlighting broader regional recalibration of security partnerships.

via The Guardian|
#houthis#iran#mohammed-bin-salman
FAA probes near-miss as military helicopter crosses landing path of United flight in California
us15 days ago

FAA probes near-miss as military helicopter crosses landing path of United flight in California

The FAA is investigating after a California National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crossed in front of United Airlines Flight 589 while it was landing at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. At closest approach, the aircraft were about 525 feet apart vertically and 1,422 feet apart laterally; air-traffic controllers warned the United pilots to watch for the helicopter, which was on a routine training mission. The agency will review the incident, joining broader scrutiny and radar-tracking changes prompted by prior near-misses at busy airports.

via CNN|
#aviation#black-hawk#faa
Netflix Hikes U.S. Plans Again, Doubling Down on Investment
business15 days ago

Netflix Hikes U.S. Plans Again, Doubling Down on Investment

Netflix raised U.S. prices for its plans for the second time in just over two years: Standard With Ads is $8.99/month, Standard is $19.99/month, and Premium is $26.99/month. The changes apply to new members starting March 26, with existing members notified ahead. Netflix says the higher pricing funds reinvestment in quality entertainment and improved member experience, signaling pricing power amid competition.

via Variety|
#business#netflix#pricing
Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes as Talks Continue Amid Regional Tensions
world15 days ago

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes as Talks Continue Amid Regional Tensions

Trump extended by 10 days the pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure as talks with Tehran reportedly continue; he touted U.S. military strength while saying Iran is begging to make a deal. The live updates also note Iran’s reported response to a 15-point peace plan, Israel’s strikes that killed an IRGC navy commander, and warnings of broader escalation from Iran’s allies, including Yemen’s Houthis.

via The Guardian|
#iran#israel#middle-east
Cosby Civil Verdict Awards Woman $59.25 Million, Including $40 Million Punitive
us17 days ago

Cosby Civil Verdict Awards Woman $59.25 Million, Including $40 Million Punitive

A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $59.25 million in total damages (comprising $17.5 million in past damages and $1.75 million for future damages) plus $40 million in punitive damages in a second phase. Cosby’s attorney said they’ll appeal; Motsinger said the verdict brings accountability after more than 50 years.

via The Daily Beast|
#bill-cosby#civil-trial#damages