LebaneseAoun tells Rubio ceasefire with Israel crucial as military delegations meet at Pentagon.

US approves $14 billion Taiwan weapons package including Patriot interceptors and an air defense integration system, a flashpoint in US-China relations.

The United States has approved a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan that includes Patriot interceptors and an air defense integration system, escalating tensions with China.

Iran outlines plan for Strait of Hormuz reopening with ship inspections, services, and security measures, state media reports

Iran says arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz could include monitoring and inspection of ships, provision of services, and security measures, according to FARS.

Iran's Fars news agency says U.S. agreement in final ratification stages, decision pending.

Iranian state news agency Fars, citing sources, reports that an agreement with the U.S. is in the final stages of ratification in Iran, but a final decision has not yet been made.

Ukraine's Zelensky locked in hidden conflict with EU leaders over reforms needed for membership, Strana reports citing diplomatic sources.

A hidden conflict is underway between Zelensky and EU leadership over Ukraine's reluctance to implement changes required for EU accession, Ukrainian outlet Strana reports, citing diplomatic sources.