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A U.S. delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance has left Islamabad after peace talks
“with Iran broke down last night, negotiating team from Tehran has also departed Pakistan.”
That's E.J. reports, both sides are blaming each other with deep divisions over several key issues.
>> Vance described this in a 30-second clip released by the White House as "bad news"
and said it was worse news for Iran than the United States. He said Iran was unwilling to accept his side's terms without providing specifics beyond the fact that the U.S. had made certain red lines clear. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Ismail Bakai, said in a post on X, that the main subjects of talks were the straight of Hormuz nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an end to the
war against Iran and the region. This is departure from Islamabad, casts uncertainty over if and how the peace process will move forward. For NPR News, I'm Betsy Jolls in Islamabad.
“>> Pakistan is urging both sides to honor a fragile ceasefire.”
Officials say they'll continue to mediate and push forward new talks in the coming days. It's unclear when negotiations will resume. The war in Iran is driving up prices in the U.S. field and part by rising energy costs, Chad Guard, a baker in Chesterton, Indiana says he doesn't see the benefit of the ongoing conflict for Americans.
>> It never seems to be good for the economy.
It seems good for the high-ups, the billionaires, people making more money than they should be probably, but as like a low-man on the total poll, I'll say, you know, like, it's just like why we don't need this. >> The Labor Department says consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, the biggest increase in nearly 2 years.
Economists say higher fuel costs tied to the instability in the Middle East are likely to
“keep pressure on inflation in the months ahead.”
According to AAA, the price for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. on average is now about $4.15. Voters in Hungary go to the polls today. The outcome of the election could spell the end of Prime Minister Victor Orban, as me Nicholson reports.
>> As Prime Minister Victor Orban seeks a fifth consecutive term, he faces an unprecedented challenge from a former ally, 45-year-old Peter Magia, and his opposition TISA party. Magia is comfortably leading many of the polls on a campaign promise to root out the corruption and cronism, he says is rife within Orban's fides party. Orban, who has the public endorsement of President Donald Trump, has accused Magia of employing
the help of Brussels to seize power while Magia accuses Orban of relying on Russian help at the ballot boxes to cling on to power. >> Here in Piano News, I'm Ms. Minkelson in Budapest. >> This is NPR News in Washington. People took to the streets in San Francisco on Saturday to celebrate the first Dolores
where to day parade. Lakshmi Sara from Member Station KQED reports the event was renamed after labor leader says our Chavez was accused of rape last month. This year's theme was quote centering our culture and collective power. Niki Trisbinya has been supporting the parade for years.
>> Change the name and all that, and taking says our name off of everything is part of what some people think we should do, but deep down we have to examine how we are really treating victims of sexual assault. >> She wants to see more support for victims who are afraid to speak up in the workplace. The parade ended with a festival featuring music, a classic car show, and a community service
info booth. For NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Sara. >> A federal appeals court is asking a lower court to reconsider whether a halting construction
of President Trump's $400 million white house ball room could pose national security risks.
Judges say they need more information to determine how much of the project can be paused safely. The case returns to the trial judge who last month blocked construction without congressional approval but temporarily paused that order. That pause has now been extended through April 17th giving the administration time to seek review from the Supreme Court.
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