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Saudi Arabia explores non-aggression pact with Iran modelled on Helsinki Accords: report

Saudi Arabia explores non-aggression pact with Iran modelled on Helsinki Accords: report

Saudi Arabia has floated a Helsinki-style non-aggression framework involving Iran and Middle Eastern states as part of post-war regional security discussions

Asia
Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi at Beijing summit

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi at Beijing summit

Trump claims "fantastic trade deals" after two days of talks with Xi in Beijing, including a Boeing jet purchase and Chinese pledges on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

Europe
Fitch says Europe faces uneven ability to absorb Iran conflict-driven energy shock

Fitch says Europe faces uneven ability to absorb Iran conflict-driven energy shock

High debt limits stimulus capacity as oil prices are projected to spike under a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure

Middle East
Iran warns Kuwait it reserves the right to respond after four ‘citizens’ detained in Gulf

Iran warns Kuwait it reserves the right to respond after four ‘citizens’ detained in Gulf

Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi accused Kuwait of unlawfully attacking an Iranian boat and detaining four nationals, demanding their immediate release.

North America
Rubio denies fashion inspiration from Maduro after Nike tracksuit goes viral

Rubio denies fashion inspiration from Maduro after Nike tracksuit goes viral

Rubio's grey Nike tracksuit on Air Force One went viral after comparisons to Maduro's arrest outfit. The secretary of state says there was no message