The United Arab Emirates facilitated a prisoners-of-war swap between Ukraine and Russia, with 175 captives from each side being returned home, bringing the total to 3,233 people returned through Emirati mediation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked the UAE for their efforts, as the exchange followed a call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin, where Putin agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure but rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Efforts by the UAE and Saudi Arabia to mediate between Russia and Ukraine have intensified, with possible future talks planned in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace efforts.
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Iran captures 9 suspected Mossad spies in southwestern Bushehr province – Middle East Monitor
Iranian authorities arrested nine individuals in Bushehr for suspected ties to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and involvement in activities meant to incite public disorder. This follows escalating tensions after Israel's airstrikes on June 13, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with Iran reporting 430 deaths and hundreds injured from the attacks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in Iran were arrested because they were thought to be helping another...
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