Iran conveys initial response to U.S. proposal through Qatar
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it has conveyed its initial position to the United States through Qatar over Washington’s response to Tehr...
The United States and China have entered the second day of high-stakes tariff negotiations in Geneva, with no significant breakthroughs yet, but U.S. President Donald Trump is optimistic about progress.
The U.S. and China resumed tariff negotiations in Geneva on Sunday, tackling a trade dispute that has impacted global markets. While no major breakthroughs were reported, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism, describing the talks as making "great progress" and hinting at a possible "total reset."
China has remained reserved, with its state media emphasizing a firm stance on protecting core principles and global equity. The discussions, shrouded in secrecy, aim to address tariffs that have escalated tensions between the two largest economies. Recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods have reached a combined 145%, prompting reciprocal action by China, with levies on American imports now at 125%.
This face-to-face meeting is the first of its kind in this recent phase of the trade dispute, and though expectations for a breakthrough remain low, a reduction in tariffs could help stabilize markets. Experts have hailed the negotiations as a much-needed step toward de-escalating trade tensions.
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
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The United States has withdrawn all 12 of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, just a week after several people were arrested over an alleged plot targeting the air base.
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a snap election for 29 November in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.
King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in connection with an investigation into documents allegedly passed to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.
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