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04
Sep

U.S. Backs Syria’s Progress on Chemical Weapons Disarmament

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The United States has welcomed recent progress by Syria in dismantling remnants of the chemical weapons programme inherited from former President Bashar al-Assad, as Damascus works with international monitors to eliminate undeclared weapons and related facilities. Syria has begun destroying chemical weapons materials uncovered after the fall of the Assad government. The Organisation for the […]

03
Sep

South Korea Calls for Conditions to Restart U.S.-North Korea Talks

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for the creation of conditions that could enable the United States and North Korea to resume diplomatic dialogue, saying efforts should focus on building trust and establishing a lasting peace framework on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at a meeting focused on peace on the Korean Peninsula, Lee […]

28
Aug

China Calls on U.S. to ‘Overcome Obstacles’ Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

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China has called on the United States to remove obstacles and manage differences ahead of an expected September summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize relations despite continuing disputes over trade, technology, Taiwan and other strategic issues. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal […]

21
Aug

US Threatens Iran With ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ as Economic Pressure Intensifies

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The United States is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, dramatically escalating Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran as the conflict and tensions surrounding the region continue. Bessent said Thursday that the new measures would be designed to intensify pressure on Iran’s economy and reduce the […]

20
Aug

Trump says Hormuz Open as Reports Point to Weaker Iran Control

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U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating, but new shipping data indicates that traffic through the strategic waterway remains severely restricted amid the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump said earlier this week that the U.S. naval blockade remained in force and that mines in the […]

19
Aug

Trump Says No Talks Planned With Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said there are currently no talks taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, signaling a setback for diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, maintains that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping until its demands are addressed. Dispute Over […]

24
Jul

Russia Says It Will Wait for New Trump Proposals on Ending Ukraine War

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Russia says it is prepared to wait for new peace proposals from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while making clear that its military campaign will continue until Moscow achieves what it describes as its strategic objectives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia believes President Trump remains […]

24
Jul

White House Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization

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The White House has confirmed that a proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia will only move forward if the Kingdom agrees to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, linking the landmark energy deal to one of Washington’s biggest foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. Nuclear Agreement Now Conditional White […]

23
Jul

Secretary Marco Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Ending Russia-Ukraine War

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to helping bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Washington remains actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace while continuing to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Rubio’s remarks come as the Trump administration intensifies diplomatic outreach with European […]

23
Jul

Rubio to Revive Prospect of U.S. Helping End War in Meeting with Russian Counterpart

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a renewed diplomatic effort aimed at exploring possible pathways to end the war in Ukraine, as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace discussions despite continuing hostilities on the battlefield. The high-level meeting, taking place on the sidelines of regional […]