Iran warns of expelling UN inspectors amid US talks in Oman, citing threats; tensions rise over nuclear programme.
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Russia And Ukraine Agree To Naval Ceasefire In Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine agree to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, but Russia links its enforcement to sanctions relief.
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The Pakistan Democracy Act—Misplaced Priorities and Selective Accountability
U.S. lawmakers introduce the Pakistan Democracy Act, pushing sanctions on Pakistan’s army chief, sparking diplomatic fallout.
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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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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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Putin Agrees To Help Trump Communicate With Iran on Nuclear Issue
Trump seeks help of Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran, signaling a shift in US foreign policy toward diplomacy.
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US Designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘Terrorist Organisation’
The US re-designates Yemen’s Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation, citing threats to regional security and trade.
Fourteen Years of War Erase Decades of Progress in Syria, UNDP Report Reveals
The war in Syria has erased decades of progress, with $800B in losses, extreme poverty, and a dire humanitarian crisis.
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No Messages Exchanged Between Iran and US Since Trump’s Return, Says Iranian Deputy FM
Iran says no messages exchanged with the US under Trump; nuclear talks with Europe focus on reviving JCPOA framework.
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): China-led regional group calls for countering protectionist policies, sanctions
China-led group urges action against protectionism and sanctions, highlighting the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
