Thursday, July 16, 2026
Every side of the story
6 stories
Markets jumped and oil prices fell after reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to a one-page memorandum that could end the regional war, though key details remain contested.
Read the storyAustria expelled three Russian diplomats after authorities found rooftop antenna arrays on diplomatic buildings; Western outlets call it a signals‑intelligence operation, while Moscow insists the expulsions are politically motivated.
Read the storyIran says it has received a U.S. response to a 14‑point plan to end the war — a procedural step that could be meaningful only if mediators and operational guarantees translate public rhetoric into enforceable terms.
Read the storyA diplomatic exchange between Tehran and Washington has produced competing narratives: breakthrough or political signal? We parse the facts and the missing perspectives.
Read the storyPresident Trump warned the U.S. could "restart strikes" on Iran — strategic posturing or a dangerous escalation that could reshape trade and diplomacy.
Read the storyA surprise visit by Taiwan's president to Eswatini has prompted contrasting narratives from Beijing, Taipei, and regional partners — and highlights how small-state diplomacy gets framed.
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