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Icelanders Vote Against EU Accession Negotiations in Referendum
Icelandic citizens have narrowly rejected the resumption of EU accession talks in a national referendum, with 52.8% voting against and 47.2% in favor.
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Pressure does not work; US must rebuild trust for diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States must recognize that pressure tactics against Iran are ineffective and must rebuild trust to restart diplomatic talks.
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UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’
A British-Egyptian woman, Eman el-Shazly, has been arrested in Cairo, with lawyers claiming it's an attempt to silence her sister, Mona, a UK-based critic of the Egyptian government. The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene for her release.
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Martyred Leader terms Islamic unity for dignity, independence
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Islamic unity as a core strategy for dignity and independence, citing the vision of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei at the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.
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40th Intl. Islamic Unity Conference kicks off in Tehran
The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference commenced in Tehran, featuring President Masoud Pezeshkian and prominent Islamic scholars. Secretary General Hojjatoleslam Hamid Shahriari condemned US and Israeli actions against Iran, emphasizing the nation's strength and …
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Natl. authority 'deterrent factor against excessive demands'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that national power and authority are the only effective deterrent against foreign aggression, drawing lessons from the 1941 Allied invasion of Iran.
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
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Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections, with the Iran war at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved.
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Leave region before it’s too late: Iran MP warns foreigners
Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi has warned foreign forces to leave the region before it's too late, emphasizing that any miscalculation will have unprecedented consequences.
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Iran war changed regional security equations: Araghchi
Iran's foreign minister said the Iran war had changed the region's security thinking, convincing Arab states that security must be collective and regional, not dependent on foreign bases that had become sources of insecurity.
A U.S. Indo-Pacific priority? Not so fast
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A U.S. Indo-Pacific priority? Not so fast
It's increasingly difficult to make sense of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Successive administrations have long challenged the readiness to follow through on this strategy, and inconsistencies are becoming impossible to cover up.
Bipartisan backlash as Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea drills
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Bipartisan backlash as Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea drills
US Senator Jack Reed, Democrat of Rhode Island, warned China and Russia would be emboldened by President Donald Trump's decision to shrink military drills with South Korea. Trump ordered the Pentagon to downsize what he called 'inappropriate and hostile' drills just hours…
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How Ronald Reagan Used Diplomacy to End the Cold War
A new movie shows how President Ronald Reagan used diplomacy to end the Cold War. Unlike President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran, Reagan's approach was more conventional and led to a major arms-control agreement with the Soviet Union.
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Why Australia’s Getting Tough on China Again
The Australian Labor Party government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has championed the virtues of a 'stabilized' relationship with President Xi Jinping's China, but lately, there have been signs of trouble. Albanese's tone toward Beijing is hardening, and he has beco…
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Taliban to host first public Victory Day reception in India on August 17
The Taliban is set to host its first public 'Victory Day' reception in India on August 17, marking five years since their return to power in Afghanistan and signaling deepening engagement with New Delhi.
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Rezaei appointed secretary of SNSC
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in a decree on Sunday, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
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Araghchi: Iran will neither forgive nor forget assassination of Leader
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would neither forgive nor forget the assassination of the country’s Leader, vowing that Tehran would continue to stand firm in defense of its independence and national dignity.
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Pakistan's Jibe at India After Sheikh Hasina's Delhi Speech and Son's 'ISI' Allegation
Pakistan says it won't comment on Sheikh Hasina's recent speech in India and her son's allegations against the country's intelligence agency, ISI. The country's foreign office spokesperson said Pakistan respects Bangladesh's sovereignty and will continue to cooperate with…
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Pezeshkian reaffirms Palestine as Muslim's top priority
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains the foremost issue for the Muslim world, despite recent regional developments and military tensions.
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Palestine “foremost issue of Islamic world”: Pres. Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Palestine is the first issue of the Islamic World, stating that the Palestinian issue has maintained its central position in foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He expressed support for any decision, initiati…
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Science Espionage: Government Keeps Visa Rejections for Chinese Researchers Secret
The German government classifies data on rejected research visas for Chinese scientists as secret, citing fears of diplomatic conflict, amidst growing concerns about science espionage and the need for robust research security measures.
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Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel, claims El-Sayed won't recognize Israel's right to exist
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens stands firm on her support for U.S. military aid to Israel, despite criticism from her opponent Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed has called for an end to U.S. aid to Israel and has criticized Stevens for taking donations from the American Israel Public…
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Solomon port plans mark US reset of ‘anaemic’ Pacific ties
The US is in advanced talks to finance a major port project in the Solomon Islands, signaling a renewed commitment to the Pacific region and a strategic move to counter growing Chinese influence.
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US to close its diplomatic missions in five countries
The US State Department has informed Congress of its plan to close five diplomatic missions in Canada, Japan, Cameroon, Indonesia, and Grenada, a scaled-back version of an initial White House proposal.
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Trump Blames America First
President Trump has responded to a potential cyberattack on US water-supply systems by blaming Minnesota, despite the FBI's preliminary assessment pointing to Iranian-linked hackers.
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What Turkey’s Upgrade to Asean Dialogue Partner Status Means
Turkey has been upgraded to Asean dialogue partner status, marking its bid to position itself as a middle power. The upgrade breaks a moratorium in place since the UK's admission in 2021.
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How Davutoglu helped shape Erdogan’s Turkiye but failed to challenge it
Ahmet Davutoglu, a key architect of Turkiye's foreign policy and former Prime Minister, is withdrawing from party politics after his Future Party failed to gain traction, leaving a contested legacy.
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EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Ed Miliband, the new UK Foreign Secretary, is reportedly energized by the policy challenges of his role, focusing on EU relations, the climate crisis, and the UK's upcoming G20 chairmanship.
Peru's new foreign minister eyes stronger US ties as Fujimori takes office
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Peru's new foreign minister eyes stronger US ties as Fujimori takes office
Peru's new foreign minister, Carlos Espa, has expressed his intention to deepen the country's relations with the US, which he sees as a 'strategic partner'. He also plans to work on restoring diplomatic ties with Mexico and Colombia, and rebuilding relations with Venezuela.
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«Whoever touches Tunisia touches us»: Abdelmadjid Tebboune's unprecedented warning
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune issued a strong warning, stating that "Whoever touches Tunisia touches us," threatening unnamed parties seeking to destabilize Tunisia.
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Support for US-Iran War Fades to Lowest Level Since Conflict Began
A recent survey shows that only a third of US citizens support the US-Iran war, with 69% believing that President Donald Trump has not clearly explained the intervention's goals. The war has resulted in the deaths of 18 US soldiers and thousands of people in Iran and Leba…