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Pakistan is proposing hosting a second round of talks between the U.S.

and Iran in coming days, according to the Associated Press.

The talks would be held in Pakistan before the end of the current ceasefire.

Last weekend's talks ended with no agreement, although Vice President Vance did say there was some progress.

The U.S.

and Iran both continue to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

About 20 percent of the world's crude oil and much of its liquefied natural gas is shipped through the very narrow waterway.

NPR's Greg Myrie says all countries are taking an economic hit.

NPR's Greg Myrie reporting.

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct diplomatic talks today in more than 30 years.

The talks will be held in Washington.

They're intended to prepare negotiations aimed at resolving Israel's conflict with Iranian proxy militants Hezbollah, who are based in Lebanon.

NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv.

California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress.

He has been accused of sexual misconduct against several women.

Swalwell denies the allegations, but he has already suspended his campaign for California governor.

Meanwhile, Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez is expected to resign his House seat today.

He was accused of having a sexual relationship with a subordinate who later died by suicide.