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Iran confirms release of Americans in exchange for Iranians held in US

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Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has confirmed the release of five Iranian nationals detained in the United States in exchange for the release of five Americans held in the Islamic Republic.
Europe

Yerevan de facto recognizes Baku’s sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh: Moscow

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The Armenian leadership has for all intents and purposes recognized that Nagorno-Karabakh belongs to Azerbaijan, Moscow announced on Tuesday.
Asia

China says Xi and Putin to continue intensive contacts

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Intensive contacts between the Chinese and Russian presidents, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, on developing comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries will continue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning has stated.
Nuclear

Iran expresses readiness to resume nuclear talks based on September document

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Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has announced that Tehran is fully prepared to engage in nuclear negotiations while maintaining its established red lines. These red lines are aimed at securing the rights of the Iranian nation and the lifting of sanctions, in accordance with the September document.
Judiciary

Iran holds hearing session for US-backed terror ringleader

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A legal hearing session was held in the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday for the ringleader of the Tondar terrorist group, with 120 petitioners against the United States government for its support of the group’s terrorist activities.
Europe

Putin says Russia has earned twice as much money as west seized

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Moscow has already earned double the amount of gold and foreign exchange reserves frozen by the West last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Tuesday.
Foreign Policy

Iraqi FM says to visit Iran to discuss security pact

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Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says that he will exchange views with the Iranian authorities on the implementation of a major security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad during an imminent visit to Tehran.
Middle East

Hopes fade for survivors as Morocco earthquake toll tops 2,800

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Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors in the remote areas hit hardest by Morocco’s deadliest quake in more than six decades, with the death toll climbing to more than 2,800 people.
Asia

North Korea’s Kim arrives in Russia to meet Putin amid US threats

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia for a rare summit with President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible military deal.
Americas

US issues sanctions waiver to allow transfer of Iran’s frozen funds abroad

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The Biden administration has issued a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer six billion dollars in blocked Iranian assets from South Korea to Qatar with no concern about Washington's sanctions.
Europe

Turkish president, Armenian PM agree to continue efforts toward lasting peace in Caucasus region

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have exchanged views on the situation in the South Caucasus and agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to reach lasting peace in the region, the press service of the Armenian government announced after their phone call.
Europe

Russia-China relations have reached “unprecedented” levels: Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that relations between Moscow and Beijing have reached an "unprecedented historical level", according to Russian state news agencies TASS and RIA.
Europe

Armenia conducts joint military exercise with US amid Russia anger

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Armenia has launched a joint military drill with the United States, a move that has angered the Caucasus nation's main ally, Russia.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 566

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Middle East

Egypt bans wearing of niqab in schools

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The Egyptian government has announced a ban on the wearing of the face-covering niqab in schools as of the beginning of the next term in late September.
Middle East

Israeli delegation attends UNESCO meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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An Israeli delegation on Monday attended a gathering by the United Nations' cultural agency in Riyadh, in another sign that Saudi Arabia is opening up to Tel Aviv with Washington pressing for a full normalisation of relations.
Middle East

Ten killed, dozens injured as clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

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Ten people have been killed and dozens more wounded in renewed violence between rival groups in a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon.
Europe

Kremlin says Putin has not decided to run for president in 2024

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The Kremlin spokesperson says President Putin has not yet decided to run for president in 2024, adding, "No one will be able to compete” with the president if he decides to contend for the post.
Int'l Relations

Iran Leader says world on threshold of transformation, arrogant powers to become weaker

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameni has stated that the world is on the verge of a transformation, which includes the weakening of the US and some European countries.
Middle East

Death toll from Morocco earthquake nears 2,500

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The death toll from Friday’s quake in Morocco has climbed to 2,497, with 2,476 people injured, Morocco’s state news agency reported on Monday.
Foreign Policy

Iran says is in contact with Armenia, Azerbaijan to ease tensions in Caucasus

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Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran is closely monitoring the situation in the Caucasus and stays in contact with Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to ensure peace and security.
Views

Ex-envoy to Baku: Iran lost many opportunities in Caucasus

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Iran’s former ambassador to Azerbaijan says the Islamic Republic had many opportunities for the transit of energy in the Caucasus region, including the Zangezur corridor, but lost all of them due to its “foreign policies failures.”
Asia

North Korea’s Kim appears to have departed for Russia to meet Putin

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have left for Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported on Monday, citing an unnamed senior government source.
Europe

UK foreign minister to visit occupied territories

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British Foreign Minister James Cleverly will hold separated meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials this week. Regarding the Middle East crisis, he will press for renewed dialogue on a two-state solution and commit to tackling "threats to regional security and stability, including from Iran."
Science and Technology

Iran to complete first phase of Chabahar Space Center by March 2025

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Iran is planning to finish designing and construction of the Chabahar Space Center by March 2025 which will pave the ground for low orbit launches, the spokesperson of the Iranian Space Agency says.
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