Iran agrees to indirect nuclear talks with the US, with Oman mediating amid rising tensions and international reactions.
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Iran Willing for Indirect Talks but Rejects Trump’s Pressure
Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.
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Expelled South African Ambassador Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returns home to a raucous welcome, defiant over US expulsion and Trump’s stance.
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Trump’s Offer Of Talks With Iran Aims To Avoid Military Action, US Envoy Says
Trump seeks new Iran nuclear deal to avoid military action, but Tehran rejects talks amid Trump’s pressure and threats.
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US Officials To Hold Separate Meetings With Russia, Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on Monday
US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials resume talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine-Russia ceasefire and Black Sea security.
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King Charles Signals Support for Canada in Meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney
King Charles welcomes Canadian PM Mark Carney, signaling support for Canada amid Trump tensions through symbolic gestures.
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Pakistan Rejects Modi’s Claims of ‘Hostility’ in Peace Efforts
Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham Border Crisis: A Gateway for Third-Party Exploitation
Pakistan and Afghanistan remain at odds over the Torkham border closure, impacting trade, security, and regional stability.
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Iran’s Khamenei Rejects Nuclear Talks, Says US Dialogue Won’t Lift Sanctions
Iran’s Khamenei rejects US-Trump’s nuclear talks offer as deception, while UNSC debates Tehran’s growing uranium stockpile.
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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Canada Amid Rising Tensions With Trump
G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada to discuss a U.S.-proposed Ukraine ceasefire as global pressure mounts on Russia to respond.
