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Trump says stopping Iran’s nuclear program outweighs Americans’ economic pain

Trump says stopping Iran’s nuclear program outweighs Americans’ economic pain

  • Trump’s remarks likely to draw scrutiny from critics who argue the administration should balance geopolitical objectives with the economic impact on Americans
By Reuters ·

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) speaking with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in Beijing. (AFP file photo)

China urges Pakistan step up mediation in Middle East: state media

  • “China will continue to support Pakistan’s mediation efforts and make its own contribution toward this end,” Wang said, according to Xinhua
  • The Iranian government rejected on Tuesday the idea of amending its proposals, which Trump has deemed “garbage”
By AFP ·

Update UAE adds 16 individuals, 5 companies to terror list over Hezbollah links

UAE adds 16 individuals, 5 companies to terror list over Hezbollah links

  • Aim is to dismantle networks linked to the financing of terrorism
  • Those designated will now have all their assets frozen, says government
By Arab News ·

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Saudi Arabia condemns attempted Iranian infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

Saudi Arabia condemns attempted Iranian infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

  • Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry describes it as a violation of sovereignty, expresses solidarity with Kuwait and full support for all measures it takes to safeguard stability and security
By Arab News ·

Microsoft Israel chief to step down over spy probe

Microsoft Israel chief to step down over spy probe

  • Alon Haimovich was vital in relationship between company, intelligence Unit 8200
  • Azure platform was used to intercept, record, store vast number of phone calls between Palestinians
By Arab News ·

Turkiye and Armenia move closer to direct trade links in sign of warming ties

Turkiye and Armenia move closer to direct trade links in sign of warming ties

  • Negotiations are ongoing between Yerevan and Ankara to reopen their 311 km border
By Reuters ·

Afghanistan detains two TV journalists

Afghanistan detains two TV journalists

  • TOLOnews said in a post on X on Sunday that two of their journalists, Imran Danish and Mansoor Niazi, had been detained in Kabul
  • Advocacy group the Committee to Protect Journalists condemned journalists’ arrest, called for their “immediately and unconditionally release”
By AFP ·

Afghanistan detains two TV journalists

Afghanistan detains two TV journalists

  • TOLOnews said in a post on X on Sunday that two of their journalists, Imran Danish and Mansoor Niazi, had been detained in Kabul
  • Advocacy group the Committee to Protect Journalists condemned journalists’ arrest, called for their “immediately and unconditionally release”
By AFP ·