TEHRAN – In a commentary, Etemad discussed Trump’s possible agreement with Yemen’s Ansarallah and wrote: This agreement is a hidden contractual exchange that Ansarullah had proposed a few weeks ago, according to which the Yemeni group would…
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China, US hold talks on tariffs in first bid to de-escalate trade war
China’s trade envoy He Lifeng has met United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland for talks aimed at easing a trade war between the superpowers that is roiling global markets.
The first official engagement, since the U.S….
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Columbia University suspends more than 65 students over library occupation
Columbia University has suspended more than 65 students for their role in a pro-Palestine demonstration that forced the shutdown of the main campus library, a school official said on Friday, Reuters reported.
The students were placed on interim…
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European leaders make symbolic visit to Kyiv
The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Poland have told Russian leader Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday or face possible “massive” sanctions, according to French President Emmanuel Macron, on…
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Iran welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges ‘lasting stability’ after recent tensions
TEHRAN – Iran has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei applauding the decision as a demonstration of “responsible and wise statesmanship” by both nations.
In a statement on…
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Tehran prepares to host Uzbek PM for talks on expanding economic, political ties
TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov is set to arrive in Tehran on Sunday, leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.
The anticipated visit underscores efforts by both…
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A response to claims of ‘imminent collapse’ in Iran
TEHRAN – Daniel M. Rosen, in his recent article for the Jpost, argues that Iran is on the brink of collapse, citing economic hardships posed by U.S. sanctions, evolving situation in the West Asia region, and what he calls internal discontent….
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Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia review bilateral relations in Jeddah meeting
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Jeddah on Saturday at the head of a high-level diplomatic delegation, marking a new chapter in the ongoing rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.
During his visit, Araghchi met with his…
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Trump’s looming Riyadh visit and regional power dynamics
TEHRAN- President Donald Trump is embarking on his first international trip of his second term, returning to Saudi Arabia—a symbolic echo of his 2017 debut on the world stage. The visit, however, unfolded against a backdrop of heightened…
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