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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.

Asia
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

Trump landed in Beijing Wednesday for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping covering trade, Iran, Taiwan and AI chips

Europe
Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties

Modi to visit UAE and four European nations in push for energy and trade ties

Modi begins a five-nation tour on May 15, visiting the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions

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, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments

Trump, UAE president discuss strategic ties and Middle East developments

Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed held a phone call to discuss strategic bilateral ties and regional security