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Diplomacy

Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session on Ukraine scheduled for the afternoon. The talks aim to advance a resolution of Iran’s nuclear programme and a U.S.-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.

20:01

Navalny case

European assessment backs poisoning claim as Navalny’s family seek justice

The mother and widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marked the second anniversary of his death on Monday, as European allies released an assessment saying he was poisoned, adding that the Russian state had the means, motive and opportunity to deploy the lethal toxin.

18:51

West Bank

Türkiye condemns Israel's West Bank land move as illegal under international law

Ankara has condemned an Israeli plan to register large areas of the occupied West Bank as state property, a move widely criticised internationally and described by the UN and the International Court of Justice as inconsistent with international law governing occupied territories.

17:29

Diplomacy

Rubio champions Iran dialogue ahead of Geneva talks and reaffirms support for Hungary’s PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to pursue diplomacy with Iran as nuclear talks resume in Geneva, using a visit to Budapest on Monday (16 January) to reaffirm both U.S. negotiating aims and strong ties with Hungary ahead of its April election.

16:14

Kyrgyz

Kyrgyz president dismisses security ally in major power reset

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has moved swiftly to consolidate his authority following the dismissal of his long-time ally Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).