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The Iranian regime's crackdown on internal dissent has led to a surge in arrests and executions of political prisoners, prompting Iranian human rights groups to call on European governments and MEPs to prioritize the release of these prisoners in any future talks with Tehran. The Iranian foreign ministry
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Beijing on July 13, 2025, to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries and preparing for the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The meeting comes as tensions rise globally, with China and Russia reaffirming
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The European Union is faced with an increasingly tense situation as the United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, imposes tariffs on the EU, while China seeks closer ties with Europe. The EU is struggling to balance its historical ties with the US, its trade relationships with China,
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, reaffirming Moscow's support for Pyongyang in the Ukraine conflict. Lavrov met with Kim and North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Wonsan, a city on the country's eastern
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China is willing to take advantage of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to guarantee the full success of the SCO Tianjin Summit, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday. The minister noted that China is chairing the SCO in 2024-2025
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, expressing satisfaction with the "positive dynamics" of bilateral cooperation. The meeting addressed a range of pressing global issues, including the Iran-Israel conflict, Ukraine, and the Korean Peninsula. Lavrov and Wang reaffirmed their commitment
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Russian Foreign Minister S.V.Lavrov, during a working visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), held a meeting with DPRK Chairman of State Affairs Kim Jong-un on July 12. The two leaders engaged in a detailed discussion on bilateral relations, international and regional issues, with
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has announced that the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has entered a new phase, following a wave of Israeli attacks and US-led airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. According to Araqchi, all inspection requests by the IAEA will
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's "unconditional support" for Russia in its efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine, according to state media reports. The meeting between Kim and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov comes as Moscow seeks to strengthen its diplomatic
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the city of Wonsan in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, focusing on bilateral relations, cooperation in practical areas, and regional security concerns. Key Takeaways: * The two foreign ministers thoroughly discussed current
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Russian President Vladimir Zelenskyy reported that Moscow launched 597 drones and 26 missiles against Ukraine overnight, resulting in at least two civilian deaths and 14 injuries in the western city of Chernivtsi. The attack also heavily damaged residential areas, schools, and municipal buildings in Lviv and Lutsk, with over 50
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov landed at Wonsan Airport on Friday night, marking the beginning of his visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The visit, at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, aims to facilitate bilateral talks between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart,
