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UN imposes sanctions on senior Afghan Taliban leaders

UN imposes sanctions on senior Afghan Taliban leaders

Taliban call measures unjust, urge UN to lift restrictions

Asia
Indian foreign minister hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

Indian foreign minister hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

Indian foreign minister Jaishankar says he is in direct talks with Iran and the discussions are yielding some results

Europe
Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain's Foreign Ministry says its embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by a charge d'affaires for the foreseeable future

Middle East
Iran denies targeting civilians, welcomes initiative to end US-Israeli war

Iran denies targeting civilians, welcomes initiative to end US-Israeli war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Tehran was in communication with several Gulf capitals and would support efforts aimed at halting the conflict

North America
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pressures allies to secure oil chokepoint

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pressures allies to secure oil chokepoint

Trump says US strikes had 'totally demolished' most of Kharg Island and warns that more could follow