China and Iran hold talks as ceasefire holds in wider conflict
Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers have met as a tense ceasefire continues to hold in the wider Iran conflict.The talks come as China is being looked to by both the United States and Iran as a possible channel for de-escalation.The meeting was reported on 7 May, with no immediate details given on the location or the substance of the discussions.The row also notes that China is not officially mediating efforts to end the war.The diplomatic contact matters because it comes at a sensitive moment in the conflict, when the ceasefire remains fragile and outside powers are being assessed for their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
US pushes for Lebanon-Israel de-escalation ahead of Washington talks
The United States is trying to de-escalate Israeli actions in Lebanon as it prepares to host Lebanese and Israeli delegations in Washington next week, according to a Lebanese official.The official said the talks are due to begin on May 17 in the US capital, following an initial round in Washington in mid-April that led to the current ceasefire status quo.The planned negotiations are expected to cover security and political issues, including a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, borders, prisoners, displaced people and reconstruction.The official said Lebanon's presidency has been seeking a final cessation of hostilities, while the next step... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
