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Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks
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Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says US claims diplomacy but its actions do not show seriousness in pursuing diplomatic process

South Korean president in India for talks on shipping, AI
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South Korean president in India for talks on shipping, AI

India’s foreign ministry says talks will cover shipbuilding, trade, investment, AI, semiconductors and critical technologies

UAE minister raises concerns over Iran ahead of US talks, says 'trust is earned'
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UAE minister raises concerns over Iran ahead of US talks, says 'trust is earned'

Reem Al Hashimy says 'we are not fools' and that Iran must 'step up significantly' to rebuild trust

Pakistan's army chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz
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Pakistan's army chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

Analyst says the deal is nearly done, adding the army chief is the only figure who can convince Iranians due to the trust he commands

Iran-US talks clouded by rising tensions over blockade and naval confrontations
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Iran-US talks clouded by rising tensions over blockade and naval confrontations

IRIB says Iran has no plans to attend the next Iran-US talks, while Trump says a US destroyer damages a sanctioned Iranian cargo ship trying to breach the naval blockade

North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test: KCNA
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North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test: KCNA

Kim Jong Un expresses satisfaction with the test, saying cluster bomb warheads enhance both high-density and precision strike capabilities

Iran warns to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship
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Iran warns to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship

Iran accuses United States of violating the April 8 ceasefire agreement currently in effect

India pushes for regional energy hub in Sri Lanka
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India pushes for regional energy hub in Sri Lanka

The project, which also involves the United Arab Emirates, has been under discussions since 2023

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul

The Sunday launches add to a series of weapons tests Pyongyang has carried out in recent weeks, including ballistic missiles, anti-warship cruise missiles and cluster munitions

Iran closes Hormuz strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
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Iran closes Hormuz strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Iran’s military says Strait of Hormuz stays under their strict control until the US restores full navigation access.

Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'
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Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Hakan Fidan says Israel has created an international illusion of acting for its own security, but recent years show it is more than that

Pakistan PM, army chief head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz
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Pakistan PM, army chief head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz

Second round of talks between United States and Iran is expected in Islamabad in coming days

Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues
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Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues

Iran’s foreign ministry says decisions on the Strait of Hormuz are not made on the internet but on the ground, with its forces ready to respond to any action

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal
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Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Under last year’s deal, Australia pays Au$10 billion over 10 years for stealth frigates in one of Japan’s biggest post-World War II defense exports

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
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US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

US gasoline prices have jumped, putting pressure on households ahead of key midterm elections this year.

Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce
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Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce

Joseph Aoun says the focus shifts from a ceasefire to lasting agreements that safeguard people’s rights, territorial unity, and national sovereignty

Lebanese civilians head home as truce with Israel takes effect
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Lebanese civilians head home as truce with Israel takes effect

Hezbollah says its finger remains 'on the trigger' in the event of any violations.

Trump says Hezbollah should ‘act nicely’ during ceasefire, claims Iran deal ‘very close’
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Trump says Hezbollah should ‘act nicely’ during ceasefire, claims Iran deal ‘very close’

Trump says he hopes Hezbollah abides by truce, calling for end to violence and suggesting ceasefire extension may not be needed if final deal is reached

Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war
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Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war

Erdogan says efforts are underway to reduce tensions, extend the ceasefire and continue negotiations

Countries to weigh future mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
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Countries to weigh future mission to secure Strait of Hormuz

Britain, France and other European states say joining a blockade would be involvement in the conflict but are ready to help secure the Hormuz after ceasefire