Diplomacy
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Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi Conclude Without Breakthrough; Prisoner Exchange Planned
Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi ended without a breakthrough, though both sides confirmed a large-scale prisoner exchange is being prepared for the near future.
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Iran Rejects Nuclear Stockpile Removal, Stalling Diplomatic Ceasefire Efforts
Iran refuses to surrender its enriched uranium, stalling U.S. peace terms and deepening a standoff that threatens regional economic stability.
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Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the sudden death of Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, who served as a key figure in Moscow-Washington diplomatic relations.
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Tehran Labels Argentine Military Branches as Terrorist Entities Over IRGC Ban
Iran officially branded Argentina’s navy and air force as terrorist organizations on November 11, escalating a diplomatic feud over the IRGC.
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Trump Declares Iran Conflict Effectively Over While U.S. Forces Remain on Guard
President Trump declared the military conflict with Iran effectively over, pointing to a naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate while warning forces remain ready.
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U.S.-Led Talks on Ukraine Conflict Begin in Abu Dhabi
US-led talks in Abu Dhabi bring together Russian and Ukrainian officials to debate vital security guarantees, marking a pivotal new push to end the war.
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Sudan and Ethiopia Expel Consular Staff in Diplomatic Escalation
Sudan and Ethiopia have shuttered border consulates and expelled staff following accusations of support for opposing rebel factions in their respective civil wars.
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Gulf Capitals Brace for Wider Regional Fallout as U.S.-Iran Confrontation Escalates
Gulf Arab states urge a diplomatic off-ramp, fearing new U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran will trigger catastrophic regional war and economic collapse.
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Trump weighs military options on Iran as strike speculation mounts
President Donald Trump faces conflicting pressures regarding Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain facility following reports of intense diplomatic and military discussions and unverified claims of potential nuclear strikes.
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King Charles III Prepares for Commonwealth Slavery Address in Antigua
King Charles III is set to address the transatlantic slave trade in Antigua during CHOGM, as government shifts elevate diplomatic stakes.
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Diplomatic Channels Remain Open as Tehran and Washington Navigate Regional War Anxieties
Iran confirms diplomatic messages reach the US via intermediaries amid stalled talks and rising regional war anxieties ahead of crucial elections.
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Ankara Dismisses Presidential Adviser to Repair Strained Diplomatic Ties With Baku
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed chief adviser Oktay Saral on Sunday to mend diplomatic ties with Azerbaijan following a school headscarf dispute.
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American Stephen Hubbard Regains Freedom Following Four-Year Russian Imprisonment
Russia has freed 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard after over four years in prison, following a direct request from President Donald Trump.
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Putin Proposes Trilateral Summit With Trump and Xi to End Ukraine War Without Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, excluding Kyiv.
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Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomats and Journalists in West Bank
European diplomats and a US journalist were assaulted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, sparking international condemnation and demands for accountability.