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A historic meeting between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, US President Donald Trump, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, facilitated by a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has marked a significant development in regional diplomacy. The meeting, which also included the participation of the foreign
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with Mexican Foreign Affairs Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente that China welcomes more Mexican products in its market and will encourage Chinese companies to invest in Mexico. This statement comes as Mexico seeks to diversify its trade relationships and reduce
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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced the Baghdad Summit, scheduled for next Saturday, will propose several joint Arab political and security initiatives, including the establishment of an Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and supporting reconstruction efforts. The summit will also call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the opening
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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed the country's sincere desire for Arab unity, emphasizing that the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad is a testament to Iraq's safety and stability. The summit, which will take place next Saturday, is expected to bring together over 300 Iraqi journalists,
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Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat from Russia, calling it a "new axis of evil" alongside North Korea and Iran. Lipavsky emphasized that Russia's threat will persist even after a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, and that the Czech
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, reiterating the country's willingness to host the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul. Erdogan stressed the importance of a comprehensive ceasefire, urging all parties to seize the current opportunity for a
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Brazilian Presidential Special Adviser Celso Amorim in Beijing, marking a significant step in strengthening China-Brazil relations. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a China-Brazil community with a shared future, adhering to multilateralism, and safeguarding international
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi stated that the country may accept a limited number of restrictions on uranium enrichment as part of indirect talks with the US. The Iranian side has proposed these constraints as a confidence-building step, conditional on the lifting of sanctions. Ravanchi emphasized that Iran&
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reaffirmed that uranium enrichment remains one of the country's non-negotiable demands in ongoing indirect talks with the United States, citing the significant costs associated with the process. Gharibabadi stated that American officials have been criticized for their contradictory positions and
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David Lammy, the UK's Foreign Secretary, has denied misleading parliament over UK weapons exports to Israel despite a report suggesting that arms sales to the nation had continued even after he told MPs they had ended. The report, released last week, found that since September 2024, a total
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David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, has accused Vladimir Putin of "prevaricating" and "obfuscating" in peace talks with Ukraine. This comes as the Kremlin has rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the war-torn country, but has expressed willingness to participate in peace talks in Turkey without
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Carney has appointed former Defence Minister Anita Anand as his new Foreign Minister, replacing Mélanie Joly. Anand's 21-month stint as the civilian head of the Canadian military was marked by her unwavering support for Ukraine, with the country receiving 200 additional armoured personnel carriers
