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European ministers adopt Iran sanctions over ‘citizen detentions’

European Union foreign ministers have adopted sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two organisations over the arrests of EU citizens, which the bloc calls a policy of state-sponsored hostage-taking, diplomats have stated.

France says US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests

Paris, London and Berlin will be vigilant regarding nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran to ensure they conform with European interests, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has stated.

Trump should visit Ukraine: Zelensky

"The security of the world is at stake" if Moscow advances further, and U.S. President Donald Trump should visit Ukraine to witness Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned in an interview with CBS News.

Iran’s FM to visit Russia to discuss JCPOA, Oman talks: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to visit Russia this week for talks about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the recent negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the foreign ministry spokesman said Monday.

UK says E3 supports Iran-US negotiations

British Minister for West Asia Hamish Falconer has stated that the United Kingdom, along with France and Germany, supports the settlement of Iran’s nuclear issue through diplomacy.

Washington says US, Saudi Arabia on ‘pathway’ to civil nuclear agreement

The United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary deal to cooperate over the kingdom's ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

‘Israel’s hands are tied this time,’ says former Iranian diplomat on nuclear talks

The first round of renewed nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US concluded with cautious optimism, as both sides agreed to continue talks in Muscat following "positive and constructive" discussions.

US president says he expects to make a decision on Iran ‘very quickly’

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he expected to make a decision on Iran very quickly, after both countries announced they held "positive" and "constructive" negotiations in Oman on Saturday and agreed to reconvene this week.

Israel threatens to further shrink, isolate Gaza, around 51k Gazans slaughtered

As the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli army's genocide in Gaza has reached 51,000, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to further shrink and isolate the Gaza Strip, where intensifying military operations continue.

Israel bombs Gaza hospital, forcing patients to flee

Israel's military bombed al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, the largest remaining functioning hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, leaving critically ill patients on the street in the early hours of Sunday.

Russia and Ukraine to hold direct talks in Ankara: CNN Turk

Russian and Ukrainian representatives will hold direct negotiations in Ankara next week, CNN Turk has reported, citing sources in the Turkish Defense Ministry.

Media Activist: Oman talks Diplomatic Victory for Iran, US

Mohammad Mahmoudi, an Iranian media activist, referring to Saturday’s talks between Iranian and American delegations in Muscat, writes that these negotiations have already become a win-win situation even before starting, with no possibility of failure. The talks, whether direct or indirect, will undoubtedly yield positive outcomes for the future of the Islamic Republic and the region.

Dozens killed in Russia strikes on Ukrainian city of Sumy, deadliest in 2025

Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian city of Sumy in the deadliest raid this year, killing more than 30 people, including two children, as residents gathered for Sunday church services, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

‘Let Us Wait!’ – A response to Kayhan’s opposition to nuclear negotiations

The principlist Kayhan newspaper ran a front-page headline on Sunday warning: "The Prospect of a Deal With Trump Remains Unclear – Don't Keep the Country Waiting!"

Israeli-US captive accuses Trump of falling for Netanyahu’s lies, blocking Gaza prisoner release

"Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander, who is being held in the Gaza Strip, condemned US President Donald Trump for falling victim to the 'lies of (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu,' which he said are blocking his release and that of other captives.

Kurdish fighters withdraw from key Syrian dam after agreement with Damascus

The Syrian government has deployed forces to a key dam in northern Syria, taking over from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) following a deal.

Israeli military cuts off Gaza’s Rafah

The Israeli army says it has completed the construction of "the Morag Corridor", which cuts off the city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as it is expanding attacks on the southern part of the Strip.

Negotiations with Iran “going OK”: Trump

US President Donald Trump declined to weigh in substantively on high-stakes talks in Oman to reach a new nuclear deal with Iran, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that discussions are “going OK.”

White House says Iran talks positive, constructive

The White House called Saturday's negotiations between US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy and Iran’s foreign minister a step in the right direction,  confirming plans for follow-up talks next week.

At least 500 children killed since Israel broke Gaza ceasefire: Palestinian official

At least 500 Palestinian children have been killed by sustained Israeli air raids and bombardments in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the ceasefire with Hamas last month, according to Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson of the Gaza Civil Defence.

Syrian new president affirms commitment to dialogue, diplomacy

Syrian new President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has reaffirmed Damascuss strong commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for resolving conflicts and promoting regional and global stability.

Iran-US negotiations get underway in Oman

Indirect talks between Iranian and US delegations, brokered by Oman, kicked off in the Omani capital, Muscat, on Saturday.

Only six Western countries willing to deploy troops to Ukraine: AFP

Only six Western states have pledged to send military forces to Ukraine after the hostilities between Kiev and Moscow end, AFP has reported, adding  most of Ukraine’s supporters are reluctant to make any promises.

American judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A United States immigration judge has ruled that the deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil can proceed, a month after the Columbia University graduate student was arrested over his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.

UK deeply involved in Ukraine war: The Times

Britain’s military leadership has played a far more extensive and covert role in the Ukraine war than previously known, not only designing battle plans and supplying intelligence, but also authorizing secret troop deployments inside the country to provide weapons training and technical support, according to a report by The Times.

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