High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Resume in Muscat Amid Rising Regional Tensions

High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Resume in Muscat Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran and the United States have reopened sensitive diplomatic talks in Muscat, Oman, marking a cautious return to dialogue after weeks of sharp rhetoric and military posturing that heightened fears of direct confrontation. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Omani capital to head Tehran’s delegation, while the US side is being led by […]

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Laura Fernandez Sweeps Costa Rica Election With Hardline Crime Pledge, Signaling a Rightward Shift

Laura Fernandez, a tough-talking right-wing political scientist, has won Costa Rica’s presidential election in a decisive landslide, riding a wave of public anger over rising crime and drug-related violence. With more than 81 percent of polling stations counted, Fernandez secured 48.94 percent of the vote, comfortably surpassing the 40 percent threshold needed to avoid a […]

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Netanyahu Accepts Trump’s Invitation to Join Newly Announced ‘Board of Peace’

Netanyahu Accepts Trump’s Invitation to Join Newly Announced ‘Board of Peace’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join a newly proposed international body called the “Board of Peace,” following an invitation from former US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision on Wednesday, describing the board as a global initiative that will bring together influential leaders to address conflicts and promote long-term stability. […]

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European Leaders Push Back as Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute

European Leaders Push Back as Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute

European leaders have issued a united and unusually sharp rebuke after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on several close allies over their opposition to his long-standing ambition to bring Greenland under US control. The warning from Washington targets Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. Trump […]

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UN Secretary-General Calls on Iran to Show Maximum Restraint as Nationwide Protests Escalate

UN Secretary-General Calls on Iran to Show Maximum Restraint as Nationwide Protests Escalate

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Iranian authorities to exercise “maximum restraint” amid ongoing protests across the country, calling for an end to what has been described as excessive and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators. According to a statement released on Sunday, January 11, by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General expressed deep […]

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