Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.
The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that Italy had suspended an automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel.
Colombia’s president has intercepted record volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won’t be easy.
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
