Government shutdown to begin Sunday if Congress fails to reach deal
CNN — Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday’s critical midnight deadline – as House Speaker…
Iran prisoners: Biden admin takes step advancing deal to free Americans held in Iran by issuing waiver for transfer of restricted Iranian funds to Qatar
CNN — The Biden administration has issued a waiver to allow banks to transfer $6 billion in restricted Iranian funds to Qatar without fear of sanctions – a key step…
Iran prisoner deal took some hotel shuttle diplomacy
Washington CNN — Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered in separate hotels in Doha – within sight of each…
Americans moved out of prison in deal that could see US releasing Iranian funds and prisoners
CNN — Five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran are now under house arrest – the first step in a deal between the United States and Iran that would…
Annan’s deal is al-Assad’s last chance
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Putin’s ruthless power play may not preclude a revival of Ukraine grain deal
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin just reminded the world that he has the capacity to apply pain far beyond the excruciating torment he’s inflicting on Ukraine. Russia’s suspension of…