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Escalating Tensions Between Iran and Israel; Warnings, Calls, and Cancellation of Nuclear Talks

Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, a wave of diplomatic calls and international statements has emerged. French President Emmanuel Macron called on Iranian President Masoud Peshkeshian to immediately return to the nuclear negotiating table. He warned of the risk of regional instability and stressed the need for restraint and the release of two

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Increasing tensions between Iran and Israel; UN Security Council to meet

Following unprecedented Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil, the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting at Tehran’s official request. According to Reuters, the meeting will be held in the late hours of Friday night, New York time. Iranian sources say that in the attacks, which began on Friday morning, more than 100 Iranian military

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Turkish ISIS leader arrested on Afghan border

In a joint operation by Turkish and Pakistani security forces, Ozgur Altun, a senior commander of the ISIS terrorist group, was arrested on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and transferred to Turkey. According to reports, Altun was a Turkish citizen and played a key role in organizing the passage of ISIS members from Europe and Central Asia

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Deadly storm in Pakistan; at least 19 dead, dozens injured

A severe storm accompanied by rain in several parts of Pakistan has killed at least 19 people and injured more than 90 others. According to a report by the Dawn newspaper, this natural event hit large areas of the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa yesterday, leaving extensive damage. Power outages, traffic accidents, and destruction

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Direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Turkey end without results

The first direct meeting of Russian and Ukrainian delegations in more than two years was held in Istanbul, but the talks ended without any sign of progress. The first round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine was held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday and lasted less than two hours. According to Reuters, the

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Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Riyadh

Former US President Donald Trump and Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, May 14. According to Al-Arabiya, the meeting lasted about half an hour. Sources say that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also participated in the meeting online and gave a speech. In the meeting, Erdogan called the lifting

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Secret trip of senior Taliban official to India; talks or deal?

Indian media outlet The Guardian reported that Mohammad Ibrahim Sadr, the Taliban’s deputy interior minister for security, recently traveled to New Delhi in secret. According to The Guardian, the purpose of the trip is still unclear, but speculation has been rife about behind-the-scenes talks on border security, counterterrorism cooperation, or secret agreements. Sadr, who is

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Fourth Round of Iran-US Talks End in Muscat; Tehran: Talks Were Difficult but Useful

The fourth round of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America ended today (Sunday) in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghai described the talks as “difficult but useful” and said: “These talks were useful for better understanding each other’s positions and finding reasonable and

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Zelensky welcomes Putin’s offer; calls ceasefire a precondition for peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Russia’s offer to start direct peace talks on Sunday, but stressed the need for a complete and temporary ceasefire before talks can begin. In a message posted on the social network X, Zelensky called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to start talks without a ceasefire a “positive sign” and wrote:

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European leaders urge 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

KIEV – The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland arrived in Kiev on an unannounced visit, reiterating their support for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The visit coincided with a Russian military parade in Moscow attended by leaders from more than 20 countries. The leaders are scheduled to meet separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr

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