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Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi, has issued a statement following a telephone conversation between Muttaqi and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Muttaqi emphasized that Afghanistan seeks peace, but Pakistan's violation of Afghan airspace has led to recent clashes.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has highlighted five key documents issued by independent nations that refute the European trio's (E3) attempt to reinstated previously lifted sanctions under UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The Iranian diplomat emphasized that the move is
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to exercise self-restraint, cease clashes, and resolve differences through dialogue, voicing concern over recent developments in the region. A phone call between Araghchi and Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi highlighted the importance of improving bilateral
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Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has emphasized in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council that reviving terminated resolutions lacks a legal foundation and is incapable of producing a binding effect. The letter reiterates Iran's position on the definitive
Antisemitism
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has joined the condemnation of the ban on Israeli fans attending an Aston Villa match, describing the decision as the "wrong" one. The ban was made due to public safety concerns, but Starmer argued that it is the role of the police to ensure
Diplomacy
Hungary is set to host an unprecedented summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, marking a significant development in European diplomacy. The meeting, expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and US-Russia relations, will be held in Budapest, a city that has emerged as an
Afghan foreign relations
As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has suffered immense losses, with 3,844 Pakistanis martyred, including soldiers and civilians, and 10,347 terror incidents reported during this period. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif revealed this in a post on X, highlighting Pakistan's efforts to engage
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held talks on Friday, with both nations seeking to address their "legitimate concerns" and promote cooperation in various fields. Wang expressed China's willingness to cooperate with Canada and restart dialogue, while Anand noted an improvement
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held talks in Beijing, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting took place as China celebrates the 55th anniversary of its diplomatic ties with Canada, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership. Both ministers emphasized the
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China and Sweden are strengthening their diplomatic ties with a commitment to deepening practical cooperation between the two countries. The 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sweden has brought renewed focus on the partnership, with both countries embracing mutual respect, understanding, and trust. China has
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of ongoing regional instability and insecurity despite a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. Araghchi stated that Zionist expansionism and Israel's possession of weapons of mass destruction continue to pose significant threats. In a note titled "The Non-Aligned Movement in
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Reading councillors have welcomed the UK Labour government's recognition of Palestine as a state, but stopped short of declaring the Israel-Palestine war a genocide and urging divestment from Israeli companies. A motion introduced by Reading Borough Council leader Liz Terry welcomed the recognition of Palestinian statehood and a
