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Trump says he doesn't need China's help on Iran as Tehran tightens Hormuz grip

Trump says he doesn't need China's help on Iran as Tehran tightens Hormuz grip

Trump dismissed China's role in ending the Iran war as peace hopes faded, oil hit $107 a barrel, and Iran expanded its control over the Strait of Hormuz

Asia
China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts amid US-Iran tensions

China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts amid US-Iran tensions

China's Wang Yi reaffirms Beijing's support for Pakistan's mediation role in US-Iran talks during a call with FM Ishaq Dar, as Qatar also backs the push

Europe
EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for Afghan migrant return talks

EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for Afghan migrant return talks

European Commission plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on returning Afghan migrants. Around 20 EU countries are backing the push

Middle East
NYT report says Israeli sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees is 'widespread'

NYT report says Israeli sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees is 'widespread'

Investigation based on 14 testimonies says Israeli guards, soldiers and interrogators carried out widespread sexual violence against Palestinian detainees

North America
Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

Trump says preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is his only priority, dismissing Americans' financial pain as the Iran war drives inflation and midterm pressure mounts