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Pakistan says it's ready to host U.S.-Iran talks to end the war. Israel says Yemen launched a second attack as fears mount that the Houthis could block a second key shipping route. Ukraine looks to hold the line against a new Russian springtime offensive. And U.S. lawmakers plan to introduce a bipartisan bill to ban the government from buying humanoid robots made by China. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tense warnings from Iran about any U.S. ground attack and regional diplomatic efforts to avert wider war. Nationwide "No Kings" rallies erupt over rising costs and opposition to the Iran conflict. New tech in sports as Major League Baseball tests an electronic strike challenge system. Pilgrims travel to a remote Taiwan temple hoping for guiding dreams.

Missiles are launched toward Israel, raising regional security concerns. U.S. assessments say only about a third of Iran's missiles can be confirmed destroyed. A high-profile driving arrest makes headlines. Reports detail wounded U.S. troops in Saudi strikes and shifts in Israeli politics. New genetic finds suggest dogs were domesticated nearly 16,000 years ago.

A funding deal restores pay for TSA workers and keeps most of DHS operating. The president delays a deadline with Iran while regional fuel shortages force policy shifts. A judge temporarily blocks a Pentagon blacklist of an AI firm. The Olympics unveils new rules excluding transgender athletes from women's events.

Courtney Rosen, Maya Jabali and Luke Cohen — Reuters reporters covering legal and regional conflicts. They discuss a jury ruling holding Meta and Google responsible for addictive platform designs. They explain Israel’s plan to move into south Lebanon up to the Litani River. They cover Nicolas Maduro’s return to U.S. court over funding his defense.

Talks about restarting paychecks for federal transportation screeners and tensions as replacements and absences rise. Covers plans to send thousands of 82nd Airborne troops toward the Middle East amid heightened U.S.-Iran friction. Reports on a major tech company ordered to pay hundreds of millions over child safety violations. Notes large layoffs at a top game developer as player engagement falls.

A tense air-traffic control probe after a runway collision and the scramble over who was managing multiple emergencies. Conflicting claims about U.S.-Iran communications and confusion over intermediaries. Airport security shortfalls lead to ICE stepping in to cover staffing gaps. Danish voters head to the polls amid fallout from a Greenland spat.

Michel Rose, Paris-based Reuters correspondent who covers French politics and elections. He discusses the setback for France's far-right National Rally in municipal votes. He explains what the results mean for national races and the 2027 presidential landscape. Short, on-the-ground analysis with political context and implications.

Maggie Fick, Reuters pharma correspondent, explains risks to temperature-sensitive medicines from Gulf air-route closures. Dmitry Zdanikov, energy and commodities editor, analyzes how Iran-U.S. tensions could ripple through oil and commodity markets. They discuss market shocks, threats to energy and desalination sites, and supply-chain timelines in short, punchy segments.

Rapid Iran‑Israel strikes and missile launches reach beyond the region. Political confusion as U.S. signals conflicting plans while reinforcing forces. A court pushes back on Pentagon press rules and military AI gets a new targeting role. World Cup security faces delays and drone threats. A Cuban mechanic keeps cars moving by converting a Fiat to run on charcoal.