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Death of Iran’s president has delayed talks with UN nuclear watchdog, Grossi says

The International Atomic Energy Agency faces a range of challenges in Iran Nuclear watchdog has been trying to expand its oversight of Iran’s atomic activities

Palestinian state recognized by several European countries

Norway, Ireland and Spain have recognized a Palestinian state in a historic move. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday it was coordinated with Spain and Norway, “an historic and important...

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation’s new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically...

The US-made helicopter in Iran president’s crash

It still has around 40 F-14 Tomcat fighter jets, which became famous in the Tom Cruise film “Top Gun” in the 1980s and have been used by the US Air...

Blinken says he’ll work with US Congress to respond to ICC move on Gaza

The United States is not a member of the court, but has supported past prosecutions, including the ICC’s decision last year to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir...

Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says

The Irish government has said recognition would complement peace efforts and support a two-state solution The Irish government is to announce the recognition of a...

China to continue to strengthen ties with Iran, state media says

“Iran has lost outstanding leaders and China has lost good friends and partners, said Wang, according to Xinhua news China will continue to strengthen strategic...

France begins its first war crime trial of Syrian officials

The Paris Criminal Court will try the three officials for their role in the deaths of two French Syrian men The first trial in France...

World Water Forum opens in Bali to address resource shortage, management 

Saudi Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli leads Kingdom’s delegation in Bali Saudi Arabia is set to host the next edition of World Water Forum in Riyadh in 2027

Taiwan’s new leader Lai urges China to stop military threats

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te urged China to stop its military and political threats against the self-ruled island in his inaugural speech Monday, saying peace is the "only option," amid heightened tensions...