Iran moves American prisoners to house arrest as a step in a swap for their release
The move comes amid the outlines of a deal after diplomacy between U.S. and Iran via mediators — but nothing is final.
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Iraq expels Sweden's ambassador over Quran burning, after protests at Swedish Embassy
Iraq expelled Sweden's ambassador and recalled its diplomat from Sweden, hours after protesters attacked the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, setting fire to part of the building.
Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties
The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.
Syria's embrace, Sudan's conflict and Saudi Arabia's rise define Arab League summit
With Syria's president returning to the fold — despite U.S. resistance — and with Saudi Arabia's recent detente with Iran, this year's Arab League summit reflects a changing region.
Latest on Ukraine: Russia's prisoners, Brazil's diplomacy, the fight for Bakhmut
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months
It was the longest diplomatic gap in the history of U.S.- Indian relations, at a time when the two countries say they're closer than ever before
Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters
Saudi Arabia and Iran are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and that asserts China's growing influence in the Gulf.
Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China
Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.
U.S. and Russia's top diplomats meet for the first time since the Ukraine war began
Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine.
China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia
The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.