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Philadelphia InquirerSaturday, 25 April 2026
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JD Vance stays home for second round of peace talks
President Donald Trump dispatched Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran's foreign minister.
The paper frames the ceasefire as fragile and actively contested, balancing reports of continued military action with the militant group's rhetorical rejection of the terms.
Following a recently announced US-backed ceasefire initiative in the Middle East, ongoing hostilities and rejections by key militant groups are complicating diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict.
“defiant in face of truce”
“Factual and comprehensive”
Hezbollah defiant in face of truce
Israel carried out fresh strikes Friday after President Trump’s announcement. Hezbollah called the ceasefire “meaningless.”
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell
Reports the conclusion of a significant federal investigation straightforwardly, noting its implications for political appointments.
Michelin-recommended restaurant shut down by city over lack of license
Details a local civic and culinary dispute, focusing on regulatory enforcement affecting a high-profile business.
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