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Venezuela Releases 39 Political Prisoners Following US-Backed Talks
Venezuela has released 39 political prisoners following US-backed talks between the interim government and the opposition, according to human rights groups.
Iran Shifts Focus to Mediators as Pezeshkian Declares Loss of Trust in Washington
Araghchi awaits responses from mediators regarding Hormuz while bypassing Trump, as Pezeshkian states Iran has lost trust in negotiations with Washington.
Iran Expresses Deep Distrust in Future Negotiations With Washington, Says Pezeshkian
Pezeshkian states that Iran no longer trusts talks with Washington amidst student protests disrupting an NVIDIA AI climate panel.
Unraveling the Roots of Recurring Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Despite initial optimism following the 2021 Taliban takeover, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have fractured over allegations of harboring militant groups, raising concerns about the fallout of ongoing violence.
Hamas Condemns Board of Peace Decision to Exclude UNRWA from Gaza Operations
Hamas has criticized the Board of Peace for refusing to work with UNRWA in Gaza, calling the decision an alignment with Israeli efforts to end the agency's operations.
Thousands Rally in Madrid to Condemn Spanish Government's Handling of Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Thousands of protesters rallied in Madrid to condemn the Spanish government's handling of the recent migrant crisis in Ceuta, demanding early elections and stricter border enforcement.
Colombia Signals Shift Toward Washington by Extraditing Armed Group Leader to US
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has extradited alleged drug trafficking leader Geovany Andres Rojas to the United States, shifting the country's security policy toward closer alignment with Washington.
Cuba Targets US at the United Nations Over Humanitarian Hardship
Cuba accuses the United States at the United Nations of deliberately causing humanitarian suffering, according to a recent video report.
Cuba Condemns US at UN Over Intentional Humanitarian Suffering
Cuba accused the US at the UN of deliberately causing humanitarian suffering as pro-Palestine protesters marched on the Labour conference.
UN Human Rights Expert Warns of Severe Impartiality Flaws in Sudanese Investigation Committee
A UN human rights expert has criticized a Sudanese investigation committee for heavily favoring cases against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces while largely ignoring abuses by the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Venezuela Government and Opposition Commit to Judicial Reform Talks
Venezuela's interim government and the political opposition have agreed to work toward judicial reforms and top court restructuring during their second round of dialogue in Caracas.
Deadly Cross-Border Strikes Leave At Least 10 Dead as US Pushes for Peace Talks
At least 10 people were killed in a fresh wave of Russian and Ukrainian cross-border attacks as international efforts for peace talks continue. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions rise over accusations of European obstruction in negotiations.
Thousands of Students Stage Demonstrations Against German Military Conscription
Thousands of students have organized protests against German military conscription, while a separate video highlights a disabled girl's plea for wheelchairs to enter Gaza.
One Year After UK Recognition, Palestinian Statehood Push Yields Real Policy Shifts
One year after the UK recognized the State of Palestine, new trade restrictions and sanctions against Israeli settlements mark a significant shift from rhetoric to concrete policy.
US President Donald Trump Dismisses Iran's Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposed seven-day roadmap to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, maintaining an ongoing diplomatic impasse.
US Steps Up Pressure on Sudan's Warring Parties with Visa Denials and Sanctions, Says Massad Boulos
US envoy Massad Boulos stated that denying Sudanese Armed Forces chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan a UN visa is part of broader US efforts to increase pressure and end the war in Sudan.
How Russian-Iranian Intelligence Support for Houthis is Crumbling in Yemen
A fused Russian-Iranian intelligence and command system supporting Houthi operations in Yemen is facing systematic degradation as coalition forces target key vulnerabilities and rebuild command-and-control links.
Abolishing the UN Security Council Veto: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Push for Global Reform
Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the abolition of veto power for the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, sparking debate over potential global governance reforms.
Decoding the Media Battles and Political Landscape in Brazil's Elections
As Brazil faces national elections featuring Flavio Bolsonaro, media coverage grapples with a massive banking fraud scandal. Meanwhile, reports examine media clashes in the US and the reality of a fringe neo-Nazi movement in Spain.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Declares Tehran Has 'No Trust' in U.S. Diplomacy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Tehran lacks trust in U.S. negotiations following reports that Washington rejected a proposed seven-day roadmap to resolve regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Scores Diplomatic Wins at the UN, but New Proposal Faces US Skepticism
Iranian leaders made high-profile diplomatic moves at the UN General Assembly and presented a new proposal to the US, though Washington's response remains uncertain amid ongoing tensions.
Iran Holds Deep Skepticism Toward U.S. Talks as Tehran Awaits Response to Proposed Deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Al Jazeera that Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States following previous attacks and sanctions, while awaiting a response to a new proposal to end the war.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Declares Water Security an Existential Priority at the UN
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told the UN that Egypt's water security is an existential issue and called for comprehensive reforms of the international system and resolution to regional conflicts.
Egypt Foreign Policy Anchored in Strategic Commitment and Rejection of Military Solutions, Says FM Badr Abdelatty
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's foreign policy focused on strategic commitment, diplomatic de-escalation, and the rejection of military solutions during a special interview at the United Nations General Assembly.