Iran’s Khamenei Rejects Nuclear Talks, Says US Dialogue Won’t Lift Sanctions
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Iran’s Khamenei rejects US-Trump’s nuclear talks offer as deception, while UNSC debates Tehran’s growing uranium stockpile.
G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Canada Amid Rising Tensions With Trump
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G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada to discuss a U.S.-proposed Ukraine ceasefire as global pressure mounts on Russia to respond.
Putin Agrees To Help Trump Communicate With Iran on Nuclear Issue
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Trump seeks help of Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran, signaling a shift in US foreign policy toward diplomacy.
Ukraine Still Ready To Sign Minerals Deal Despite Trump Spat, Zelenskiy says
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Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting.
Kyiv Urges ‘Substantive Diplomacy’ as Trump Questions Ukraine Support
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Kyiv pushes for urgent diplomacy to end the war, with Zelenskiy stressing U.S. support despite tensions with Trump.
Trump Administration Weighs Sanctions Relief For Russia
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Trump weighs Russia sanctions relief to restore ties, end Ukraine war, and explore economic cooperation with Moscow.
Nepal, China Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Ethnic Affairs
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Nepal and China sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on ethnic affairs, cultural exchanges, and educational opportunities.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Expand Bilateral Trade to $10 Billion
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Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions.
Zelensky in Ankara for Talks with Erdogan Amid U.S.-Russia Diplomacy Shift
Zelensky meets Erdogan in Ankara amid U.S.-Russia talks, stressing Ukraine’s role in peace negotiations and security.
First Muslim Woman Ambassador of Sri Lanka Begins Mission in Qatar
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The first Muslim woman ambassador of Sri Lanka, Roshan Sithara Khan, begins her diplomatic mission in Qatar.