ISRAELI OCCUPATION
US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf
STRAIT OF HORMUZ
China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports
MILITARY ALLIANCES
Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defense pact
CEASE-FIRE TALKS
US-Iran talks begin, Trump says Hormuz Strait 'clearing' underway
US stock futures edge up as investors assess Mideast cease-fire prospects