Washington and Tehran are back at the negotiating table after a fragile ceasefire. But experts remain skeptical the two sides are close to a nuclear deal, even as calm oil markets reduce pressure to reach one.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President Donald Trump's announcement that Iran requested talks, Hezbollah's rejection of a peace deal and pressure on Russia.

President Donald Trump says Iran requested a meeting that would happen Tuesday in Qatar, but Tehran says nothing's scheduled

The president has told aides that he is fine if negotiations with Tehran blow past an Aug. 18 deadline for a nuclear deal, officials said.

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A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than ⁠resolving ⁠Israel's underlying conflict with Hezbollah by tying Israel's pullout from southern ⁠Lebanon to the Iran-aligned group's disarmament,

On Friday Israel and Lebanon signed a deal that, in theory, sets them on course for a lasting peace. But peace will be a long way off. Negotiated over two months in Washington, the accord commits the Lebanese government to disarm Hizbullah,

The prospect for a longer-term deal between the U.S. and Iran could be in jeopardy after Israel and Lebanon signed a fragile peace agreement four days ago. The U.S.-brokered deal would allow Israel to leave troops inside southern Lebanon until the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah is disarmed and the Lebanese government takes control.

Long lines, shortages and confrontations at pumps are spreading across Russia after Ukrainian drones targeted key oil refineries and fuel infrastructure. (Credit: East2West)

The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time Sunday that Russia is facing fuel shortages following a wave of Ukrainian attacks deep inside the country.

The Kremlin has publicly acknowledged Russia is facing a fuel supply crisis, with President Putin admitting gasoline and diesel shortages are affecting motorists, businesses, and farmers after weeks

Police were searching for a ⁠suspected ⁠bomber on Tuesday after three people were ⁠wounded by an explosion in the wealthy principality of Monaco which French and Ukrainian ​media said was an attack on a Ukrainian-born oligarch.

A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said. French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured.

French and Ukrainian media say an explosive device left in a Monaco apartment building seriously wounded construction magnate Vadym Iermolaiev and his wife.

A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigned Tuesday after his team was knocked out of the World Cup with a round of 32 loss to Morocco in a penalty shootout. Koeman, 63, announced his decision in a social media post.

Ronald Koeman has stepped down as the Netherlands head coach, following the team's exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup. The Netherlands lost on penalties to Morocco and are heading home after a disappointing campaign.

Ronald Koeman has left this role as the Netherlands manager following their elimination from the World Cup in the Round of 32.The Dutch led against Morocco but an injury-time equaliser sent the game

Ronald Koeman resigned as Netherlands coach on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Morocco eliminated his team from the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands lost 3-2 on penalties after their round-of-32 match in Monterrey ended 1-1 following extra time.

Three people exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been traced to a province bordering South Sudan, increasing the chances the virus could spill into one of the world’s most fragile states.

Opposition and civil society groups in Congo are protesting a new ban on public demonstrations related to the Ebola outbreak there

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a fourth province, meaning the country's entire northeast -- home to around 15 million people -- is now affected. Haut-Uele,

The Ebola virus continues to spread across the DR Congo but local healthcare workers say the situation has improved.