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Why did the U.S. reject Iran’s 14-point peace proposal?

Tensions between United States and Iran escalated further after reports emerged that Washington rejected Tehran’s proposed 14 point peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict and restarting broader negotiations.

15 May 2026-13:44
Israeli warplanes intensify strikes across southern Lebanon despite US-mediated talks

Israeli warplanes have intensified strikes across southern Lebanon, even as US-mediated diplomatic talks continue aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict in the region, according to reports.

15 May 2026-12:35
Beijing–Washington: a meeting of giants

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

15 May 2026-11:00
Search intensifies for Monica Witt: FBI offers $200,000 bounty

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of former U.S. counterintelligence agent Monica Witt, who is accused of espionage on behalf of Iran.

15 May 2026-09:53
Trump invites Xi to Washington in surprise diplomatic move

US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Washington in September, marking a notable development in ongoing high-level diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

14 May 2026-15:58
How will the US-Iran ceasefire end?

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

14 May 2026-09:38
‘Rush Hour 4’ director reportedly joining Trump’s China trip

Brett Ratner is reportedly preparing for production on Rush Hour 4 and may travel to China alongside a delegation connected to Donald Trump.

14 May 2026-09:33
AIR Center Chairman: Conditions for durable peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been formed

“The geopolitical situation that emerged after the 44-day war, which ended the occupation of Azerbaijani territories, as well as subsequent developments such as the initialing of the text of the peace treaty in Washington on August 8, 2025, have created conditions for durable peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia.”

13 May 2026-16:30
Elon Musk, SEC to defend Twitter settlement in court

Attorneys representing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Elon Musk are set to appear before a federal judge in Washington on Wednesday to defend a proposed $1.5 million settlement tied to Musk’s 2022 purchase of Twitter shares.

13 May 2026-15:41
Lavrov accuses Trump administration of targeting global energy control

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the administration of US President Donald Trump of seeking greater control over global energy markets and pushing Russian companies out of international trade.

13 May 2026-14:25