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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1979, Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) passed away. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'Releasing FROZEN IRANIAN FUNDS Is POLITICALLY DIFFICULT for Trump': Former US Ambassador to Oman
On tonight's W News with Leigh-Ann Gerrans, American and Iranian delegations are both in Qatar, but officials insist they are not meeting. So, what is really happening behind the scenes? We speak with former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer and Nomi Bar-Yaacov, International Peace Negotiator at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. Plus, Islamabad launches cross-border strikes into Afghanistan following deadly militant attacks inside Pakistan. Michael Semple, Former Deputy EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, joins us with the latest analysis. Also, World Cup heartbreak for Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan as Morocco, Paraguay, and Brazil book their places in the Round of 16. We speak with World Cup reporter David Blackmore in Atlanta. #Iran #USA #Trump #Qatar #Doha #USIran #Diplomacy #NuclearTalks #StraitOfHormuz #Lebanon #Israel #Pakistan #Afghanistan #Taliban #WorldCup #FIFA #Morocco #Brazil #Paraguay #Germany #Netherlands #Japan #GlobalNews #Geopolitics #AlArabiyaNews #MiddleEastNews #BreakingNews
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Ariana News
· Jul 11, 2026
Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, has met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, to discuss support for Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan and Iran. According to the Afghan embassy in Doha, the meeting focused on ways to provide housing, healthcare, education and employment opportunities for returning Afghans. The two [] The post Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
BRICS News
· Jun 30, 2026
JUST IN: 🇶🇦🇺🇸 Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iran [...]
JUST IN: Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iranian officials.@BRICSNews
CNN
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran's top negotiator says US war is 'a divine blessing'. Where talks stand
Delegations from both the US and Iran are in Doha, holding separate meetings today with Qatari officials. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Qatar’s emir. Meanwhile, low-level, technical talks are also underway as US and Iranian officials talk indirectly through Qatari and Pakistani mediators, a diplomatic source told CNN. Vice President JD Vance said talks in Doha are “going well” and that discussions about the nuclear issue would start soon. 0:00 Iran's new red lines in the talks 3:00 The situation in Lebanon 4:26 What will happen to Iran's frozen assets Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News
TRT World
· Jul 1, 2026
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal
US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.
Drudge Retort
· Jul 1, 2026
Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.
Times of India
· Jun 30, 2026
'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations
In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes addressing the release of Iran's frozen assets.
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