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SummaryIran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, doubts that ongoing nuclear talks with the US will yield results, criticizing what he calls the US's "excessive" demands on uranium enrichment. Despite US President Trump claiming Iran had tentatively agreed to terms, Iran's chief negotiator rejected the notion of halting enriched uranium production, asserting it is non-negotiable. Khamenei also praised former President Raisi for rejecting direct talks with the US, while emphasizing that Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful,...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Syria's transitional authorities could face imminent collapse and a full-scale civil war, emphasizing the need for support. He defended President Trump's recent decision to lift sanctions on Syria to facilitate aid, justifying it by stating that other countries are hesitant to assist due to these sanctions. Despite concerns about the new Sunni Islamist-led transitional government and its leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, described as a former al-Qaeda commander, Rubio...

In Gaza, Enas Abu Daqqa is deeply concerned for her seven-month-old daughter Niveen, who was evacuated to Jordan for urgent heart surgery due to the deteriorating health system. After successful surgery, they were unexpectedly sent back to Gaza amidst renewed conflict, despite concerns that Niveen's condition remains critical. Nihaya Bassel, another mother in Gaza, shares similar fears for her son Mohammed, highlighting the dire living conditions and lack of medical care for children in the...

SummaryRising US-Iran tensions over uranium enrichment are jeopardizing nuclear talks, with Iranian sources indicating a lack of a clear fallback plan if negotiations fail. Iran may seek to bolster ties with China and Russia as an alternative strategy, but existing geopolitical tensions complicate this approach. Despite ongoing obstacles, including Iran’s refusal to ship its enriched uranium abroad and the demand for sanctions relief, Iran faces severe domestic crises and public unrest, underscoring the urgency for...

The EU has initiated a review of its cooperation deal with Israel, while Britain has halted trade talks, reflecting a tougher stance on the Gaza war. France reiterated its intention to recognize a Palestinian state, following criticism of Israel's military actions from multiple European nations, including a call for humanitarian aid to Gaza. EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas noted that a majority of member states support this review under human rights considerations, with growing...

ReutersAid lorries were photographed arriving at the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing with southern Gaza on Monday morningIsrael permitted five UN lorries of humanitarian aid, including baby food, into Gaza after an 11-week blockade, though this is deemed insufficient for the 2.1 million people facing potential famine. Prime Minister Netanyahu attributed the temporary allowance to US Senate pressure, emphasizing the need to prevent starvation while pursuing military operations against Hamas. He plans to establish secured hubs...