President Trump on Thursday suggested the U.S. would look to take control of the Gaza Strip and turn it into a “freedom zone,” highlighting one of his more controversial foreign policy proposals during a visit to Qatar, according to The Hill.
Category: 1. Iran
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Russians and Ukrainians meet in Turkey for first talks in 3 years
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul on Friday at their first direct peace talks in more than three years, under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two, Reuters reported.
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China urges action on two-state solution to end Palestinian suffering
Speaking at a UN event commemorating Nakba Day, Geng Shuang, Chinese deputy permanent representative to the UN, urged the international community to take real actions to advance the two-state solution and bring a just, lasting resolution to the…
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Tehran marks first anniversary of former president Raisi’s martyrdom
TEHRAN – A large crowd of citizens and top Iranian officials gathered in Tehran on Thursday to commemorate the first anniversary of the tragic death of Iran’s former president Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, who lost their lives in a…
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Istanbul talks reassess Europe’s role in evolving global diplomatic landscape
MADRID – On Friday, May 16, Iran resumed nuclear negotiations with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
This meeting of senior diplomats unfolds amid heightened geopolitical…
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Tehran stresses commitment to dialogue as amid talks with E3 in Istanbul
TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and European diplomats held a round of political consultations on Friday in Istanbul, reviving nuclear diplomacy at a sensitive moment in the region’s geopolitical landscape.
The discussions took place at Iran’s…
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Through the pen or the rifle
TORONTO – On March 18 2025, Naji Abu Seif, known as Abu Hamza, was martyred alongside his family. Abu Hamza was particularly one who kept the message of the Ahulbayt (a) alive, quoting their sermons in his speeches, and in the way he carried…
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With Trump’s praise, Qatar could be set for bigger role in Iran-US standoff
Qatar’s diplomatic prowess was lavished with praise by US President Donald Trump on his visit this week, suggesting the maverick mediator state may be set for more involvement on one of the region’s trickiest dossiers: Iran.
Trump’s remarks could…
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Tehran Will Never Abandon Its Right to Peaceful Uranium Enrichment
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As nuclear talks remain stalled, Iran is reinforcing its red lines, signaling that no agreement will be reached unless its nuclear rights are respected and sanctions lifted. Araghchi’s message reflects…
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