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Trump says summit with Putin should not be ‘wasted time’

The potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest should not be “wasted”, US President Donald Trump has stated.

US VP admits uncertainty over Gaza

US Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that he does not know who will ultimately govern Gaza, admitting uncertainty over the war-ravaged enclave’s political future amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Senior Iranian official reacts to leaked wedding video of daughter

A wedding video featuring the daughter of a prominent Iranian security figure, Admiral Ali Shamkhani, has sparked a wave of reactions across the country.

Kremlin says it does not have dates for summit between Putin and Trump

The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that the timing of a potential summit between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was unclear and that no dates had been mentioned.

Syria reconstruction costs put at $216bn: World Bank

Syria's post-war reconstruction could cost up to $216 billion, the World Bank announced in a report on Tuesday that follows over 13 years of conflict in the country.

Iranian prominent actor, ex-football player detained in abduction and rape case

Pejman Jamshid, a well-known Iranian actor and former football player has been taken into custody following a complaint filed by a young woman accusing him of abduction and sexual assault.

Rare Qajar-era film reels unearthed at Iran’s Golestan palace

The Golestan Palace World Heritage Site has announced the discovery of 31 film reels dating back to the Qajar dynasty, which experts believe may include some of the earliest motion pictures ever recorded in Iran—potentially marking the dawn of Iranian cinema.

Ukraine, Europe allies support peace negotiations based on current frontline

European leaders have issued a joint statement with Ukraine backing US President Donald Trump's call for peace talks to begin based on the current frontline with Russia.

Iran attends FATF plenary in Paris for first time in six years

For the first time in six years, an Iranian representative attended the main plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.

Deputy FM: IAEA seeks to inspect Iran’s undamaged nuclear sites

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Qaribabadi says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested visits to some of Iran’s undamaged nuclear facilities, adding that the matter has been referred to the country’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for a final decision.

IRGC commander warns of crushing response to any attack on Iran

The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Mohammad Pakpour, warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a response “stronger than the 12‑day Sacred Defense,” vowing to make the enemy “face hell.”

Iran govt. spokesperson: No special budget allocated for ‘hijab situation room’; enforcement must respect social realities

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said no special budget has been allocated for any project such as the “Hijab Situation Room,” emphasizing that all actions must align with the Supreme National Security Council’s decisions, which are binding for all institutions.

US opposes EU plan for frozen Russian assets: Bloomberg

The United States will not join the EU-spearheaded plan to use frozen Russian assets to bankroll Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the discussions.

Iran condemns France’s detention of citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, calls it ‘hostage-taking’

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian Affairs, Vahid Jalalzadeh, criticized France over the detention of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, slamming the action as “hostage-taking” and inconsistent with Paris’s human rights claims.

UN says all staff inside compound in Yemeni capital now free

The Untied Nations team in Yemen confirmed on Monday that all personnel previously restricted inside the UN compound in the capital Sanaa are now free, after days of limited movement and detentions.

Iraq says some US military personnel will stay due to Daesh threat in Syria

A small contingent of US military advisers will remain in Iraq to coordinate with American forces in neighbouring Syria combating the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stated.

Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive to Red Cross

Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage to the Red Cross on Monday evening under a ceasefire accord, the army has confirmed.

Iranian security chief says IAEA proposals to be reviewed by National Security Council

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani says any cooperation proposals from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be formally submitted and reviewed by a dedicated committee within the Council.

Trump claims Ukraine won’t win the war with Russia

US President Donald Trump does not believe Ukraine can win its war with Russia. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, he stated, “They could still win it. I don’t think they will, but they could still win it”, when asked to clarify his position on the conflict.

US threatens to ‘eradicate’ Hamas despite Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if the Palestinian group does not abide by its ceasefire agreement with Israel. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, he said that he would give Hamas “a little chance” to honor the deal.

Zelensky refutes Trump-backed territory concession plan

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out any territorial concessions to Russia, rejecting what the media has described as a compromise proposal backed by US President Donald Trump.

Planned meeting between top Russian, US diplomats postponed indefinitely: CNN

The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which had been in the works for the past few days, has been postponed indefinitely, CNN has reported, citing its sources in the White House.

EU bans transit of Russian gas through the bloc

The European Union member states have agreed to ban the transit of Russian gas through the bloc, the European Council announced on Monday.

Zelensky announces readiness to join Putin, Trump at Budapest summit if invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump at their coming summit in Hungary if he is invited.

Iran says conditions not yet right for talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Beqaei said on Monday that conditions are not currently suitable for direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stressing that any talks would require mutual respect and recognition of each side’s rights and concerns.