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Shehbaz Sharif tells Pezeshkian dialogue is key to ending regional tensions

Shehbaz Sharif tells Pezeshkian dialogue is key to ending regional tensions

The meeting at COP31 focused on regional tensions, stronger ties and sustained diplomacy, according to an official statement

Asia
Bangladesh says Hasina must face death sentence on return

Bangladesh says Hasina must face death sentence on return

Sheikh Hasina has no legal option left and must face her death sentence if she returns, Bangladesh’s chief prosecutor says

Europe
Iran's Araghchi mocks France over supermarket fridge hack claims as Paris demands EU sanctions

Iran's Araghchi mocks France over supermarket fridge hack claims as Paris demands EU sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses France over cyberattack accusations, saying Paris couldn’t even manage its fridges

Middle East
Trump says Gulf allies back 'Operation Iron Gate' cordon on Iran, military strike 'unlikely' amid talks

Trump says Gulf allies back 'Operation Iron Gate' cordon on Iran, military strike 'unlikely' amid talks

US president says Gulf allies back a land and sea blockade against Iran under Operation Iron Gate, while describing imminent military escalation as unlikely despite US forces remaining on high alert

North America
US House defeats Democratic bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

US House defeats Democratic bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Democratic-led effort to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth collapsed on the House floor after nearly the entire Republican conference voted to block the resolution