World News Today highlights on May 23, 2026 : US-Iran war to end soon? Trump says negotiators ‘getting a lot closer’ to finalise deal: Report

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Published23 May 2026, 12:41:42 AM IST

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23 May 2026, 10:59:13 PM IST

World NewsUS-Iran war to end soon? Trump says negotiators ‘getting a lot closer’ to finalise deal: Report

Trump reportedly announced progress in US-Iran negotiations aimed at resolving conflict. He plans to review the agreement draft and has reportedly threatened military action if a satisfactory deal is not reached.

23 May 2026, 10:45:06 PM IST

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Iran expressed hope that the details of a final pact could be ironed out within a 30 to 60-day window once the framework is solidified

23 May 2026, 10:33:07 PM IST

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that Paris, alongside Italy, is also pushing for European Union-wide sanctions against the far-right politician

23 May 2026, 10:01:00 PM IST

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23 May 2026, 05:04:22 PM IST

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Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss ending the West Asia conflict and ensuring regional peace. The talks reportedly focused on the security situation continued late into Friday night.

23 May 2026, 04:17:59 PM IST

World News90 people killed, several injured after gas explosion rips through coal mine in China’s Shanxi province

The explosion occurred on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city while 247 workers were on duty underground

23 May 2026, 03:23:25 PM IST

World News‘We need to kill Ivanka…’: Why did Iran's terrorist plot to kill US President Donald Trump's daughter?

However, investigators have not determined why Al-Saadi specifically chose Ivanka Trump as his alleged target.

23 May 2026, 11:23:18 AM IST

World NewsTrump forces Green Card applicants to leave US: Tech leaders say they 'Don't understand why'

Tech leaders, startup founders are condemning the new Trump administration rule that forces foreigners already living in US to leave the country and apply for green cards from abroad, warning it could devastate American industry.

23 May 2026, 11:18:00 AM IST

World NewsChina coal mine explosion death toll rises to 82 with nine still missing after Shanxi blast – What we know

Gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in northern China, has killed 82 people with nine still missing. President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out rescue effort and full investigation as mine executives are detained.

23 May 2026, 12:41:42 AM IST

World NewsUS-Iran peace talks: Pakistan’s Asim Munir arrives in Tehran for second visit as Rubio hints at progress

Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for talks amid ongoing uncertainty over a possible US-Iran peace deal. His visit comes as Islamabad continues mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran following months of conflict and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

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