QtrendsU.S. envoys are set to travel to Pakistan for renewed Iran talks, but the agenda remains clouded by mixed signals from Washington and Tehran. The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has been extended for three weeks, even as clashes continue to test the truce. In Washington, the Justice Department has dropped its probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell, removing a political overhang around the central bank.
Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for fresh discussions involving Iran's foreign minister. The trip signals another push for diplomatic engagement after earlier uncertainty around the channel. Reports suggest the talks are linked to broader efforts to revive a peace track with Tehran. The move keeps Pakistan at the center of a high-stakes regional diplomatic effort.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks. The extension gives diplomacy more time, but the situation on the ground remains fragile. New clashes are already testing the durability of the truce. The deal underscores how easily the ceasefire could unravel if fighting continues.
Uncertainty continues over whether U.S.-Iran peace talks are actually underway. Washington says direct talks are on, while Tehran denies that version of events. The conflicting accounts have created confusion around the Pakistan meeting. For now, the diplomatic process appears stalled amid mutual blame.
The U.S. Justice Department has dropped its criminal probe into Jerome Powell. The move removes a major source of pressure on the Federal Reserve chair. It may also clear a path for a possible leadership shift at the central bank. The decision is likely to be read as a relief for Fed independence.