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U.S. close to a nuclear accord with Iran: Trump

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Washington was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran had "sort of" agreed to the terms.
Europe

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine’s peace negotiations in Istanbul

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have indicated they would not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, with the Kremlin sending instead a group of experienced technocrats.
Americas

Trump says he hopes diplomacy with Iran will bring agreement

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US President Donald Trump has voiced optimism that diplomatic efforts on Iran’s nuclear program would bear fruit, reiterating that he wants to "make a deal with Tehran".
Europe

Kremlin says Russian delegation will be waiting for Ukrainians in Turkey

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Moscow will be sending a delegation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday and expects Kiev to do the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday.
Middle East

Saudi Arabia says fully supports US-Iran negotiations

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Riyadh fully supports Washington-Tehran nuclear talks and hopes for positive results, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Wednesday.
Americas

Robert De Niro slams Trump as ‘philistine president’ and enemy of arts at Cannes Film Festival

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Robert De Niro has taken a fiery stand against US President Donald Trump at Cannes Film Festival‘s opening ceremony, calling him a “philistine president” and declaring him an enemy of the arts.
Europe

Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace endeavours: FT

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Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times has reported, citing undisclosed intelligence officials in Kyiv.
Middle East

Trump meets Syrian president, calls on him to establish ties with Israel

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U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel, after a surprise Washington's announcement that it would lift all sanctions on Damascus.
Europe

EU agrees on new sanctions package targeting Russian ‘shadow fleet’

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EU ambassadors have agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.
Persian Gulf

Iran to pursue legal action against Google over Persian Gulf naming dispute

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Iran’s National Center for Cyberspace announced plans to take legal action against Google and other platforms over the “distortion” of the historical name “Persian Gulf” on digital maps.
Middle East

Iraq releases over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including ex-Daesh members

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Iraq has freed more than 19,000 prisoners under a sweeping amnesty law designed to relieve pressure on its overcrowded prison system, including inmates convicted of being members of Daesh.
Asia

India expels Pakistan diplomat as war of words between nuclear-armed countries simmers in place of fighting

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New Delhi has ordered a Pakistani diplomat to leave India within 24 hours as tensions simmer in the wake of heavy military exchanges between the nuclear-armed neighbours before a ceasefire was agreed last week.
Middle East

US spent $1bn bombing Yemen’s Hothis but failed to gain air superiority: NYT

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US President Donald Trump’s administration declared a ceasefire in Yemen last week due to burning through expensive munitions while failing to establish air superiority over the Houthis, according to the New York Times.
Europe

Trump should realise Putin is obstacle to peace: Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he hopes the current period of frantic diplomacy and high-stakes gambits between Russia and Ukraine will end with President Donald Trump understanding that President Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to a peace deal.
Persian Gulf

Iranian official slams Trump’s Persian Gulf claims: “The Name Is Not Up for Debate”

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The head of the Iranology Foundation has firmly rejected remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed credit for preventing the use of the term “Persian Gulf” by Iran.
Middle East

Rights groups urge UK to end all arms sales to Israel as court case begins

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Rights groups and charities gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice to support a legal challenge against the UK government's continuing export of F-35 jet parts for use by Tel Aviv.
Middle East

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment pledge on Persian Gulf tour

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President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States after Riyadh accorded him a gala welcome at the start of a tour of Persian Gulf states.
Americas

US imposes new oil-related sanctions on Iran

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The United States has announced new sanctions against companies, individuals, and tankers it claims are involved in the export of Iran's oil.
Middle East

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Damascus, to meet Syria’s new ruler on Wednesday

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US President Donald Trump has stated that he will move to normalize relations with and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Asia

Pakistan confirms 51 dead in Indian attacks; New Delhi reports 20 fatalities

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Pakistan's military has announced that 51 individuals, comprising 40 civilians and 11 armed forces personnel, were killed during Indian strikes last week, while New Delhi has reported 20 fatalities from Islamabad’s attacks.
Europe

Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Turkey, lower-level talks pointless: Aide

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has stated, explaining that talks with lower-level representatives would be pointless.
Middle East

British veterans detail war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

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Former members of the United Kingdom’s special forces  recount war crimes committed by British soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq dating back over a decade.
Europe

Trump considering attending Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Turkey

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US President Donald Trump has stated he is open to attending the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, as Washington ramps up pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to bring an end to the three-year conflict.
Middle East

Trump receives royal Saudi welcome from MbS in Riyadh

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US President Donald Trump received a royal Saudi welcome Tuesday as he arrived in the capital, Riyadh, descending Air Force One on purple-carpeted steps to a greeting from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Middle East

Syria’s new ruler skips Iraq summit after firestorm over invitation

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad this weekend, Syrian state media reported on Monday, after Iraq's invitation spurred controversy over the rebel-turned-leader's potential return to a country where he fought and was jailed.
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