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New anti-Russia sanctions ready, need to be approved by Congress, US President: Envoy

A new package of anti-Moscow sanctions, including restrictions against third sides, is ready, but still requires congressional and presidential approval, US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has stated.

US says to scale down its military bases in Syria

The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and Washington's policies will shift in the country "because none of them worked" over the last century, the new U.S. special envoy has stated.

Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights: Report

Just 40 countries representing 3.5 percent of the world’s population respect all civil liberties, a new study has shown, warning that “democracy and human rights are under attack worldwide in a way we have not seen for decades.”

Four Iranian athletes remain in South Korea amid sexual assault investigation

Four Iranian athletics team members remained in South Korea facing allegations of sexually assaulting a local woman, while the other athletes returned home on Monday night after competing in the Asian Championships.

Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul negotiations: Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators at talks scheduled for June 2 in Turkey's Istanbul will present to the Russian side a proposed roadmap for reaching a lasting peace settlement, according to a copy of the document seen by Reuters.

Envoy: Investment opportunities in Iraq’s energy sectors open to Iranian companies

The Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran, Nasir Abdul-Muhsin Abdullah, has invited Iranian companies to expand their investment footprint in Iraq, emphasizing the vast opportunities available across multiple sectors.

North Korea has sent 14k troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions to Russia: Report

North Korea has sent soldiers and millions of munitions, including missiles and rockets, to Russia over the past year, according to a new report by an international watchdog, which details the extent to which Pyongyang has helped Moscow during its three-year war against Ukraine.

France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid: Macron

Paris could harden its position on Israel if it continues to block humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Friday, reiterating that his country was committed to a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Over 300 celebrities urge PM Starmer to end UK arms sales to Israel

Nineteen months into the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, more than 300 British artists, doctors, activists and academics have signed an open letter urging British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to end UK complicity in potential war crimes and broker an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

Persian Gulf leaders told Trump they oppose attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites: Axios

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have all argued against a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities during US President Donald Trump's recent visit and encouraged him to continue pushing for a new nuclear accord, three sources with knowledge of the talks have told Axios.

‘We’ll know in weeks’ if Putin serious about ending Ukraine war: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he would soon know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, warning that if Moscow is stalling, Washington would "respond a little bit differently."

Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran attack as negotiations continue

United States President Donald Trump says that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on any strike against Iran to give his administration more time to push for a new nuclear accord with Tehran, as several rounds of talks have been held in Oman and Italy.

China dimisses Ukraine’s allegations of supplying arms, defense components to Russia

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied Ukraine's accusations that it supplies Russia with special chemical products, gunpowder, and components for the defense manufacturing industry.

Putin ‘playing with fire’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has suggested that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is “playing with fire”, without elaborating on what exactly he means. In recent days, the American leader has increasingly criticized the Kremlin over what he perceives as a lack of progress in peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev.

Over 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

Britain must impose sanctions on the Israeli government and its ministers and take steps to “prevent and punish genocide” in the Gaza Strip, according to a letter signed by more than 800 lawyers, academics and former judges.

US considers imposing sanctions on Russia in coming days: WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing sanctions on Russia this week as it continues its war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.

EU, US divided on enforcing sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war: Report

The European Union and the United States have failed to reach an agreement on efforts to combat Russia's evasion of sanctions, Süddeutsche Zeitung has reported, citing an internal document from Germany’s Foreign Office.

Trump wants Netanyahu to be on same page on Iran: American official

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has stated she delivered a message from President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the two sides should be aligned on how to approach Tehran.

Azerbaijan proposes strategic upgrade in ties with Iran

The assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan says Baku is exploring new avenues with Tehran to further enhance bilateral cooperation, proposing a strategic upgrade in relations.

Ukrainian warns Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war’s end

Moscow will be able to restore its combat capabilities and launch an attack against Europe between two and four years after hostilities in Ukraine end, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko has stated.

Pakistani PM praises Iran’s regional peace diplomacy during Tehran visit

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Iran’s diplomatic efforts to promote regional peace, calling them "commendable" during an official visit to Tehran on Monday.

China supplying Russian military factories with chemicals, gunpowder, components: Ukraine

Beijing is supplying "special chemicals, gunpowder, and components" to 20 Russian military-industrial manufacturing facilities, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Ivashchenko has claimed.

US president hints at ‘good news’ on Gaza war

The US president, Donald Trump, has stated that there could be positive developments on the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s army deploys regular infantry, armored brigades to Gaza: Report

The Israeli military has deployed the regular infantry and armored brigades to the Gaza Strip as part of a military buildup following its decision to expand a ground offensive in the enclave that is facing genocidal attacks.

Trump admin. lifts first sanctions on Syria

The administration of United States President Donald Trump took its first concrete action to deliver sanctions relief for Syria, following a surprise policy pivot earlier this month.

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