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Europe

EU says its ability to pressure China over Ukraine is limited

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that the European Union’s ability to pressure China regarding its position on the Ukrainian war is limited.
Foreign Policy

SCO PMs declare UNSC Resolution 2231 expired

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The prime ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have concluded their 24th meeting in Moscow with a joint statement dismissing Western actions against Iran under the pretext of concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.
Europe

US holding secret peace talks with Russia to end Ukraine war: Axios

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The White House and the Kremlin have been secretly working on a proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reported, citing U.S. and Russian officials.
Middle East

Trump hosts Saudi Arabia’s crown prince at White House

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a warm welcome at the White House from United States President Donald Trump in a visit that has emphasised the deepening ties between the two countries.
Americas

US, Russia in talks over potential prisoner swap: Axios

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Washington and Moscow are discussing the possibility of a new prisoner exchange, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing officials from the United States and Russia.
Middle East

Israeli settler killed, 3 injured in West Bank attack

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An Israeli settler was killed and three others were injured in an attack near a settlement in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, medics confirmed.
Middle East

Syria launches first trial over violence that killed hundreds

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Damascus has begun the trial of the first among hundreds of suspects accused of involvement in deadly clashes earlier this year that left hundreds dead in Syria’s coastal provinces.
Nuclear

Iran’s parliamentary security chief: IAEA’s report deliberate act against natl. interests

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The head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee sharply criticized the latest quarterly report issued by Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it a “deliberate and targeted move” against Iran’s national interests.
Europe

Russia slams France’s warplanes deal with Ukraine as ‘fuelling’ the war

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Moscow on Tuesday slammed Paris for signing a deal to supply up to 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine, calling it an act that fuels the war.
Nature and Wildlife

Lake Urmia officials warn of “unprecedented crisis” as water volume falls below 40 million cubic meters

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Officials from Iran’s Lake Urmia Restoration Headquarters have issued their starkest warning to date, saying the lake’s condition is now “more critical than ever,” with water volume dropping below 40 million cubic meters, approaching complete desiccation.
Americas

Trump would support Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority: White House

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US President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, a senior White House official stated on Monday.
Europe

EU to spread legal costs of attacking Russian frozen assets: Politico

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The European Union has pledged to spread the financial and legal risks of using Russia’s frozen central-bank assets to fund the government in Kiev, Politico reported on Monday. Belgium, where most of the money is held, has rejected the plan without such guarantees.
Foreign Policy

Iranian VP says Tehran determined to strengthen ties with Moscow

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Iran's First Vice-President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, has emphasized Tehran’s determination to enhance relations with Russia.
Europe

Germany plans to lift arms export restrictions on Israel

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Germany will resume weapons exports to Israel starting November 24, government deputy spokesman Sebastian Hille has told journalists. Deliveries were suspended in August when Tel Aviv announced plans to occupy Gaza City.
Foreign Policy

Iran says maintains “excellent and strategic” ties with all Caspian neighbors

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran’s relations with all five Caspian Sea littoral states are “excellent” and in some cases “strategic,” reaffirming that neighboring countries remain Iran’s top foreign-policy priority.
Middle East

Iraqi PM’s coalition tops parliamentary elections with 46 seats

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Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission has announced that the Reconstruction and Development coalition, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, topped the final parliamentary election results, securing 46 of the legislature’s 329 seats.
Foreign Policy

Iranian deputy FM says progress with US depends on “real give-and-take”

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Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said any path toward renewed diplomatic understanding with the US requires Washington to accept “the logic of negotiation and real give-and-take.”
Middle East

Hamas refutes UN Gaza resolution, stresses international force would become party to conflict

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Hamas has rejected the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, saying it fails to meet the rights and demands of the Palestinian people and seeks to impose an international trusteeship on the war-torn enclave — a move opposed by Palestinians and resistance factions.
Americas

Trump greenlights sale of F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia 

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US President Donald Trump has stated he will greenlight the sale of F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, ahead of a high-profile visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week to Washington, D.C.
Middle East

UN Security Council passes US resolution supporting international Gaza force

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The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an International Stabilization Force in the Gaza Strip that envisions a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood.
Media

Editor-in-chief: Didar News website reopens after 33-day block

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Editor-in-chief of the Iranian news and analysis platform Didar News Hassan Mohammadian says the website has been unblocked.
Europe

EU says Ukraine needs 70bn Euros in 2026

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Ukraine needs more than 70 billion euro ($81 billion) in extra financial assistance to defend itself and keep the government running in 2026 as Russia's war drags on, the European Union has announced.
Middle East

China pledges support for Syria in ‘achieving peace’

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China's top diplomat Wang Yi has pledged support for Damascus in "achieving peace at an early date", as his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani made his first official visit to Beijing on Monday.
Middle East

Almost 100 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023: Israeli data

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Israeli data show at least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, and the real toll is likely substantially higher because hundreds of people detained in the Gaza Strip are missing, an Israel-based human rights group has reported.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia call on IAEA to maintain technical focus before key board session

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During a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Iran’s foreign minister emphasized that the International Atomic Energy Agency should remain committed to its professional responsibilities and avoid any politicized actions or influence from the United States and several European countries.
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